Hungry Harvest Update | Shark Tank Season 7

While working in Baltimore, Evan Lutz noticed that a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables were thrown away just because they looked imperfect. Meanwhile, many families couldn’t afford fresh food. To solve this, he started Hungry Harvest, a service that saves unwanted produce from farmers, sells it at lower prices, and donates food to those in need. Will he get a deal? Let’s jump into our Hungry Harvest update and pitch recap to find out.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Hungry Harvest after Shark Tank.

Evan entered Shark Tank Season 7, seeking $50,000 for 5% equity in Hungry Harvest. After his pitch, he agreed to a deal with Robert Herjavec for $100,000 for 10% equity.

In terms of a Hungry Harvest update, the company expanded into multiple U.S. markets. In 2020, it raised $13.7 million in Series A funding, allowing it to scale operations, improve sustainability, and enhance its products.

Shark	Result
Robert Herjavec	Accepted offer of $100,000 for 10% equity
Barbara Corcoran	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer

Shark Tank Hungry Harvest Pitch

• Entrepreneur: Evan Lutz
• Business: Ugly produce delivery service to reduce food waste
• Ask: $50,000 for 5% equity
• Result: $100,000 for 10% equity
• Shark: Robert Herjavec

Evan stepped into Shark Tank with a clear business model. He wanted to tackle food waste, support farmers, and fight hunger while running a profitable company.

Determined to expand his impact, he sought an investment for his subscription-based service that delivered fresh but imperfect produce to customers.

Noting that many farms discard fruits and vegetables that don’t meet cosmetic standards, even though they are perfectly edible, he explained his rationale.

Supermarkets reject these products, leading to massive food waste. Therefore, Hungry Harvest buys this surplus at a discount, packages it, and delivers it to subscribers.

Customers can choose from three subscription sizes: Mini Harvest ($15), Full Harvest, and Super Harvest ($35). Moreover, for every box sold, the company donates a meal to a family in need.

Subscribers benefit in multiple ways. They receive fresh produce at lower prices, enjoy the convenience of home delivery, and contribute to reducing food waste.

Furthermore, they support local farmers and help fight hunger.

Mark Cuban shifted the conversation to financials, asking about sales. Evan revealed that in the first six months, sales totaled $37,000.

However, in the last six months, revenue had grown significantly to $104,000.

Barbara Corcoran praised him for the growth but quickly became concerned when he disclosed that the company had lost $20,000 that year.

At this point, Kevin O’Leary pressed further, asking if Evan was paying himself a salary. Evan admitted he wasn’t.

Lori Greiner then steered the discussion toward the company’s charitable efforts, asking how they supported food donations. Evan explained that every purchase helped provide meals through donations and free farmers’ markets.

However, not all the sharks agreed with his strategy. Kevin questioned why Hungry Harvest prioritized charity while still operating at a loss.

In contrast, Barbara shared similar doubts, acknowledging Evan’s passion but warning that businesses must focus on profitability before giving back.

She felt his emotional attachment to the mission could hinder growth. Consequently, she decided to drop out.

Robert Herjavec offered $100,000 for 10% equity with the promise of helping run the business.

However, Evan wanted to hear other offers before committing. Kevin stepped in, arguing that the business aligned well with his investments and that he could assist with logistics and expansion.

Robert, sensing competition, pushed Evan to decide. Robert told him that he wanted an answer or the deal would be off the table. Evan decided to take Robert’s offer

Now, let’s check in for a Hungry Harvest update.

Shark Tank Hungry Harvest Update

Our Hungry Harvest update found that the deal with Robert Herjavec successfully closed, fueling the company’s expansion into multiple U.S. markets.

In September 2020, Hungry Harvest raised $13.7 million in a Series A funding round, backed by Creadev, Danone Manifesto Ventures, Quadia, and Maywic Select Investments.

This investment helped scale operations, enhance sustainability efforts, and improve product offerings.

During COVID-19, Hungry Harvest launched an Emergency Food Box program, distributing 670,000 pounds of fresh produce to communities with limited food access.

In 2021, annual profits reached $4 million, and by 2023, revenue exceeded $14 million per year.

Further, the company employs 57 people and continues to expand its product line with customizable produce boxes and grocery items.

In October 2023, they raised another $1.15 million to raise $5 million.

They also introduced Harvest RX which delivers food directly to Medicare patients.

We can’t wait to bring you another exciting Hungry Harvest update.

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