Company Research Report: Tangelo

Company Overview

Name: Tangelo

Mission: Tangelo is the food benefits platform that makes it easier and more affordable for Americans to access fresh, nutritious foods.

Founded: Specific founding date and founder(s) information not available.

Key People:

• Jeremy Cooley: Founder

• Story: When his dad was diagnosed with cancer in 2017, Jeremy realized the significant impact of food on health. After his dad’s passing, he dedicated his life to providing access to nutritious food for everyone.

Headquarters: No information is available.

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: No information is available.

Known For: Tangelo is known for its extensive partnerships with government, healthcare, universities, employers, and non-profits to create and distribute food benefits to members of these communities. The company excels in delivering culturally and lifestyle-relevant, nutritious food sourced from local farms directly to the doors of its members.

Products

Products Offered:
1. Healthy Food Boxes

• Description: Curated boxes of healthy foods including fresh produce, proteins, shelf-stable foods, and more.

• Key Features:

• Selection of food boxes tailored to specific demographics (e.g., American, Asian, Hispanic).

• Boxes can be customized with options like family variety boxes, healthy snack boxes, student pantry boxes, vegan boxes, and vegetarian boxes.

• Culturally appropriate and sourced from local farms.

• Includes medically tailored meals for specific dietary needs.

2. Medically Tailored Meals

• Description: Customized meals designed to address specific health conditions and dietary preferences.

• Key Features:

• Personalized based on health conditions and preferences, with optimized nutrients.

• Variety of meal options including vegetarian, no pork, and gluten-free.

• Global cuisines like Vietnamese, Latin, and Korean dishes.

• Reduced sugars and sodium, increased fiber.

• Meals crafted by master chefs and registered dietitians.

3. Increased Purchasing Power

• Description: Financial assistance to increase members’ purchasing power for nutritious food.

• Key Features:

• Eligible members receive financial benefits to purchase healthy food.

• Benefits can be redeemed through the Tangelo app.

4. Nutrition Education and Digital Activities

• Description: Educational content and activities around nutrition and health.

• Key Features:

• Activities like surveys, speaking with dietitians, and participating in educational sessions.

• Information on health benefits of foods, recipes, and overall wellbeing tips.

Recent Developments

Recent Developments:
1. Acquisition of Diet ID: (September 28, 2023)

• Tangelo acquired Diet ID, Inc. to enhance its capabilities in the Food-as-Medicine space.

• This acquisition integrates digital technologies for AI-driven, personalized food-as-medicine solutions.

• Dr. David L. Katz appointed as Chief Medical Officer.

2. County Case Study: (October 29, 2021)

• Tangelo distributed $9,577,600 in food benefits through a large county during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Challenges included a tight six-week timeline amid pandemic restrictions.

• Benefits distributed included 241,897 total boxes and 24,441,027 servings of food.

• The program sourced from 68 in-state, including 56 minority-owned farms.

3. Food Delivery via Medi-Cal: (June 5, 2024)

• Tangelo launched a free food delivery program for CalAIM members sponsored by Medi-Cal Health Plans.

• Provides medically tailored meals customized to individual health conditions and tastes.

• Benefits include variety in cuisines, nutritional optimization, and free home delivery.

New Features and Partnerships:

• Diet ID Acquisition: Integration of Diet ID’s dietary evaluation method and educational support.

• Partnering with Multiple Sectors: Collaborations include government organizations, healthcare, employers, universities, and non-profits to distribute food benefits.

• Customized Food Benefit Programs: Tailored solutions combining medically tailored meals, financial assistance, and nutrition education.

New Partnerships:

• Ongoing partnerships with organizations to mitigate food and nutrition insecurity.

• Collaboration with Healthify (May 11, 2021), and continuous expansion in healthcare and nutritional assistance sectors.

Conclusion

Tangelo leverages technology and strategic partnerships to enhance food accessibility and nutrition education. With recent acquisitions and innovative initiatives, Tangelo continues to shape the future of food as medicine, providing tailored, nutritious food solutions to underserved communities across the United States.