Too Good To Go app aims to cut food waste in Utah with cheap groceries

The big picture: Too Good To Go connects local restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores to consumers eager to buy surplus food at a fraction of the original price, says Allie Denburg, U.S. strategy and planning lead at Too Good To Go.

Zoom in: Consumers typically pay half or one-third of the retail value for leftover food that's still fresh and safe to eat.

• Businesses pay an annual fee (typically $89) and $1.79 per bag sold.
• The app tracks each user's lifetime savings and offers at-home waste-cutting tips.

How it works: Download the app and create a profile.

• Browse "surprise bags" from nearby businesses.
• Contents are a surprise — you'll know the category (such as meals, baked goods or produce) but not the exact items.
• Reserve and pay for a bag directly through the app.
• Pick up your bag during the specified time window with a confirmation code.