Farm to Summit

  • Farm to Summit was born in 2021, thanks to the combined passions of Louise Barton and Jane Barden. Louise, a research botanist and dedicated conservationist, spent over a decade working in some of the world’s most remote wilderness areas. As an avid backpacker—sometimes trekking for weeks at a time—she constantly struggled with one thing: food. The available backpacking meals just didn’t cut it. So, she set out to change that, creating lightweight, instant meals that are packed with flavor, loaded with nutrition, and kind to the ecosystems she loves. Jane grew up on her family’s third-generation produce farm, where she saw firsthand how much food goes to waste just because it doesn’t look perfect. Rows of unharvested veggies and tractor loads of "flawed" produce getting tossed were just part of the norm. She knew there had to be a better way—so she introduced the idea of using seconds produce, turning what was once considered waste into something delicious and sustainable.

  • Together, they launched Farm to Summit—a dehydrated food company with a mission. Farm-fresh, flavor-packed, sustainably made, and reducing food waste along the way. Because great food shouldn’t come at the expense of the planet.

     

ABOUT US

At Farm To Summit we are proving that you don’t have to compromise on taste, nutrition, or sustainability on your next adventure. Our gourmet dehydrated meals are crafted with clean ingredients, delivering bold flavors and gut-friendly nourishment—wherever your journey takes you. Partnering with local farms, we rescue perfectly good “seconds” produce, reducing food waste & ensuring the freshest ingredients possible. Our eco-friendly packaging ensures minimal environmental impact, and we donate 2% of our profit to charity. More than just a meal, Farm to Summit represents a vision for the future—one that redefines sustainable consumption and paves the way for a more resilient food culture.

 

ALL of our packaging is Omnidegradable® and/or compostable

We are proud to say that our packaging is the most sustainable custom packaging of ANY dehydrated meal company (Yee-Haw!)

 

 

Packaging:
What is Omnidegradable and how do I dispose of my meal pouch?

Our omnidegraable® meal pouches are engineered with an organic additive so that allows them to be compostable AND biodegradable anywhere microbes are present (i.e soil, water, etc). This means they will break down into organic material even in an anerobic landfill.

*Note- most municipal compost facilities require materials to completely break down in 8 weeks. Our pouches take a little longer so we suggest composting at home or tossing in trash.

Decomposition rates are below 

  • Backyard Compost (6 months)
  • Municpal Compost - No
  • Aerobic Landfill (1-2 years)
  • Anerobic Landfill (2-5 years)
  • River, Lake, Ocean (1-2 years)