格外農品是一家社會企業，於 2015 年在台灣成立。由熱衷於減少食物浪費的游子昂和林雅文創立。
格外農品的共同創辦人游子昂原打算與夥伴創業加盟一間公平貿易咖啡店，在籌備的過程中接觸到食物浪費相關議題，進而關注到臺灣農產格外品的處理現況。
2015的愚人節，原先計畫要拜訪生態綠討論開店的細節，結果因為提早到達，於是跟生態綠的創業前輩聊到格外農品這個概念，以及其中改變及創業的機會，沒想到等到夥伴都到齊了，生態綠總經理居然說：「你們不要開咖啡店了，把錢全部給他做格外品！」
於是在創業夥伴的大力支持下，決定轉而創立格外農品，以「格外品再運用」做為品牌目標。
《腳踏實地，找出根源的決心》
創業之前，子昂跟雅文就已經在果菜市場進行了一段時間的田野調查，原本以為市場是格外品最大宗的來源地，但卻發現，來到市場的蔬果早已經是被篩選過的，真正格外品的來源，仍然必須追隧到產地的「分級」制度！
大部分的格外品其實在產地端就被分級出來，市場裡的格外品大多是經過碰撞、或著是過熟的蔬果，除了數量不穩定、種類過於繁雜、再利用的可能性也相對較低，而且無法追蹤蔬果源頭，就無法給消費者安心的食物來源證明。
回歸產地，鮮果在採收之後，下一步即是針對農產品不同品項規格做分類，而被視為格外品的農產品種類大致上有三種：「過大過小」、「賣相不佳」、「熟成時機不對」，經過格外農品的統計，每批採收平均約有15%為格外品，其中至少5%屬於可再被利用的品項。
《有好內涵，就有好出路》
「有好內涵，就有好出路」是格外農品的標語，而且這句話不僅僅是口頭上面的宣導，更是格外農品一切行為的標準！
格外農品優先與取得「產銷履歷驗證」的農友合作，採購嚴謹分級制度下的安全格外品，從食品加工的角度出發，團隊觀察，透過完善的格外品再運用機制，除了能減少鮮果的浪費，更有機會提高格外品的利用層級，幫助提升農民收益，成為連結產地到餐桌的共好新機會。
《格外品是理念，不是品質》
格外農品與農友的合作默契建構在互信互助的原則上，透過溝通，討論出友善雙方的合作模式，合作的農友也穩定增加中，未來也將積極拓展農產品合作品項，以及開發以果醬為基底的延伸商品。
格外農品的商品從原料、製程到包裝，每個環節皆以高規格訂定規範，並提供完整檢驗認證，唯有把商品品質做到最好，才可以說服消費者格外品用於加工，其品質是完全沒有問題的！
許多初次接觸格外品的消費者，其實會對其定義與品質產生疑慮，所以我們要回到品牌的初衷-「有好內涵，就有好出路」，讓商品品質自己說話，並透過故事、食譜、影片傳遞格外品的美好價值，近年來也有越來越多的企業希望跟我們採購商品，其實這都是因為一點一滴的累積，讓格外農品就由商品，以及消費者的信賴，轉化為食農教育，用更多元的方式讓大眾認識格外品真正的樣貌。
《創辦人簡介》
 | 游子昂/格外農品共同創辦人 專注於行銷及餐飲相關經歷超過十年，並累積多次創業經驗，了解食材來源與加工過程的風險，並關注社會議題與農業，參與多項社會運動，曾擔任台南市政府「開放政府」委員，推動台南市首次民間參與式決策計畫。 社團參與： 學歷： 經歷： ※110-112年國發會地方創生南區輔導中心 專家顧問 ※112年嘉義市青年創業獎勵補助計畫 團隊輔導業師 著作： |
 | 林雅文/格外農品共同創辦人 行銷工作經歷達十年，於非營利組織擔任議題公關與企業開發超過六年，從中學習如何透過異業合作與媒體操作達到利他目的，進而應用在社會企業上。 社團參與： 學歷： 經歷： |
Goodwill Foods is a social enterprise that was founded in 2015 in Taiwan. The company was founded by 游子昂 (You Zi-Ang) and 林雅文 (Lin Ya-Wen), who were both passionate about reducing food waste. They saw that a significant amount of food was being wasted in Taiwan, and they wanted to do something about it.
Goodwill Foods works with farmers to collect "imperfect" produce that would otherwise be thrown away. The company then processes and packages this produce into a variety of products, such as jam, beverage, and frozen meals. Goodwill Foods sells these products through its own online store and through a network of retailers.
In addition to reducing food waste, Goodwill Foods also provides economic opportunities for farmers and food producers. The company works with farmers to pay them a fair price for their produce, even if it is not considered to be "perfect." This helps to ensure that farmers can make a living from their work, and it also helps to support the local agricultural economy.
Goodwill Foods has been praised for its innovative approach to reducing food waste. The company has won several awards, including the 2018 TiC100 Social Enterprise Award and the 2019 Environmental Protection Administration's Food Waste Exemplar Award.
Goodwill Foods is a shining example of how social enterprise can be used to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. The company is helping to reduce food waste, support local farmers, and create a more sustainable food system.
Here are some additional details about the company's story:
The company's name, "Goodwill Foods," is a play on words. In Chinese, the word "goodwill" (格外) can also mean "imperfect." This reflects the company's mission to rescue "imperfect" produce from being wasted.
Goodwill Foods' products are sold under the brand name "格外農品." This is a combination of the Chinese words for "extraordinary" (格外) and "agriculture" (農業). The name reflects the company's commitment to using high-quality, locally-grown produce.
Goodwill Foods has a strong focus on social responsibility.
Goodwill Foods is a growing company.
Goodwill Foods is an inspiring example of how social enterprise can be used to make a positive impact on the world. The company's mission to reduce food waste and support local farmers is helping to create a more sustainable food system.
