Headwater Labs — Changing the world one app at a time

ChefUp

Our flagship app, ChefUp, turns everyday sustainability into effortless weekly savings. ChefUp is our direct answer to one of the planet’s biggest challenges: household food waste. With UK households throwing away 6.6 million tonnes of food every year, we built ChefUp to act as your kitchen’s sustainable brain. By tracking what’s in your fridge, sending smart expiry reminders, and designing delicious meals around ingredients you already own, ChefUp empowers families to cut their food footprint to near zero—proving that what’s good for the planet is great for your wallet.

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Our Company Story

Lucy Rivers, the founder of Headwater Labs, is a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to building technology that drives meaningful change. With a professional background in environmental project management, Lucy bridges the gap between complex climate solutions and user-friendly digital experiences.

Her deep-rooted commitment to sustainability and innovation is the driving force behind ChefUp. By combining her expertise in resource efficiency with her passion for creative problem-solving, she has developed an app that empowers people to reduce food waste and live more sustainably every day.

Lucy Rivers, founder of Headwater Labs, sitting at a café table

True innovation isn’t found in the code we write or the devices we hold, but in the human experiences they enable.

Technology should serve as a bridge, connecting us to one another and simplifying the complexities of daily life so we can focus on what truly matters.

Connect with Us

Email Address

headwaterlabs@gmail.com