Summer Fancy Food Show debuts its first-ever upcycling showcase

Summer Fancy Food Show debuts its first-ever upcycling showcase

For the summer edition of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) Fancy Food Show, the Upcycling Food Association (UFA) educated industry professionals about the movement and showcased some of the industry’s most innovative products utilizing upcycled i...

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Kennedy: Upcycling latest trend in dealing with food waste

Kennedy: Upcycling latest trend in dealing with food waste

Count me among consumers wanting to do something about food waste but unsure how to proceed.Of course, I do what I can: keep a close eye on produce to ensure it’s used before spoiling; take advantage of supermarket “sell by” sales; turn dinner leftover...

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Upcycling Food Can Help Reduce Food Waste Drastically—and Anyone Can Do It

Upcycling Food Can Help Reduce Food Waste Drastically—and Anyone Can Do It

Upcycling is on the rise for food manufacturers and home cooks alike as they seek to reuse food scraps and byproducts that might otherwise be tossed.

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Top trends and takeaways from Expo West 2023

Top trends and takeaways from Expo West 2023

New Hope Network’s editors share insights, trends and plenty of show-floor favorites from Anaheim.

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Top 10 Expo West Food Trends for Grocers

Top 10 Expo West Food Trends for Grocers

It may be time to stock shelves with more mycelium, nootropic and Certified B products

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Unilever compiles food trend data from 1,600 chefs, 77,000 keyword searches

Unilever compiles food trend data from 1,600 chefs, 77,000 keyword searches

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) expects unusual flavor combinations, feel-good foods and upcycled ingredients will be some of the major trends influencing menus this year.

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Top 10 Expo West Food Trends for Grocers

Top 10 Expo West Food Trends for Grocers

It may be time to stock shelves with more mycelium, nootropic and Certified B products

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Monitor: Awareness is still growing, but upcycled products are an easy sell

Monitor: Awareness is still growing, but upcycled products are an easy sell

As awareness of upcycling increases, consumers are willing to pay extra for goods made with ingredients that were diverted from the waste stream.

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Upcycled food helps brands, consumers combat waste - SmartBrief

Upcycled food helps brands, consumers combat waste - SmartBrief

As food waste becomes a significant issue for consumers, the upcycled food market is set to grow by 15% over the next decade.

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Makers Discuss Making Food Waste Tasty With Upcycled Ingredients

Makers Discuss Making Food Waste Tasty With Upcycled Ingredients

Mission-driven companies are spearheading the upcycled food trend, where food byproducts are transformed into specialty items.Angie Crone, interim CEO of the Upcycled Food Association moderated a discussion with Greg Nielsen, Octonuts Brand

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Keto, Upcycling Steal the Show at 2022 Private Label Event - The Food Institute

Keto, Upcycling Steal the Show at 2022 Private Label Event - The Food Institute

The 2022 Private Label Trade Show showcased product innovations from over 1,400 exhibitors and over 50 countries.

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What’s next for upcycled foods?

What’s next for upcycled foods?

Participation needed from broader industry to scale impact.

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Consumers expected to crave connection, value, convenience in 2023

Consumers expected to crave connection, value, convenience in 2023

The National Restaurant Association released its annual What’s Hot survey revealing top menu trends for the year ahead.

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The uptick in upcycling holds promise for zero-waste goals

The uptick in upcycling holds promise for zero-waste goals

Upcycling turns spent grain and other edible byproducts into food that goes on the plate—not into the compost bin or landfill.

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Healthy Alternatives are the new trend in the Cookies Market - Market Scoop

Healthy Alternatives are the new trend in the Cookies Market - Market Scoop

Cookies are popular worldwide because they contain essential nutritional ingredients like fats, vitamins, and minerals. Cookies are in high demand due to the variety of flavors, including oats, raisins, nuts, and chocolate. People are more inclined to ...

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 SFA Podcast: Upcycling With Renewal Mill's Caroline Cotto | News

SFA Podcast: Upcycling With Renewal Mill's Caroline Cotto | News

Caroline Cotto is co-founder and CEO of Renewal Mill, an upcycled food company that works with byproducts from plant-based milk such as soybean pulp, oat pulp, and almond pulp, that are dried and milled to produce ingredients that are rich in nutrients...

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Oat pulp, banana pasta and more make Whole Foods’ 2023 food trends list

Oat pulp, banana pasta and more make Whole Foods’ 2023 food trends list

The retailer on Wednesday released its eighth-annual food predictions list, a wide-ranging assortment that includes upcycled pulp,

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Whole Foods Market unveils top trends for 2023

Whole Foods Market unveils top trends for 2023

The company ranked plant-based pastas and upcycled ingredients as top trends for the upcoming year.

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Starbucks Releases Flower Pots Made from Upcycled Coffee Grounds - Be Korea-savvy

Starbucks Releases Flower Pots Made from Upcycled Coffee Grounds - Be Korea-savvy

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Starbucks Coffee Korea said Wednesday it had released a series of flower pots made from upcycled …

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Experts discuss urban farming at conference in Seoul

Experts discuss urban farming at conference in Seoul

Seoul is holding a two-day international conference on urban agriculture to encourage sustainable development.

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Introducing the FoodNavigator-USA digital summit: Futureproofing the Food System Nov 15-17

Introducing the FoodNavigator-USA digital summit: Futureproofing the Food System Nov 15-17

The western diet – and the food system that underpins it – is becoming increasingly unsustainable, for the health of humans and the planet. So how do we futureproof the food system to deliver healthier, more sustainable products that nourish our bodies...

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Misfits Market, Upcycled Food Association Announce Product Challenge

Misfits Market, Upcycled Food Association Announce Product Challenge

The online retailer and third-party certifier are launching a contest to find the best upcycled food product to earn a spot on Misfits Market's website.

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Upcycled Food Association’s Ben Gray on the momentum of sustainable food systems

Upcycled Food Association’s Ben Gray on the momentum of sustainable food systems

"We expect that upcycled products will be in all the major grocers in Canada in due time."

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Analysis: 2022’s Top Upcycled Food Innovations - The Food Institute

Analysis: 2022’s Top Upcycled Food Innovations - The Food Institute

Food manufacturers are looking to ingredient suppliers to provide sustainable options with the use of upcycling and regenerative agriculture.

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Why 'Upcycled Food' Could Be The Next Sustainability Trend

Why 'Upcycled Food' Could Be The Next Sustainability Trend

Food waste is a constant threat to the environment and impacts food insecurity. Here's why "upcycled food" could be the next sustainability trend.

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Leftovers are key ingredient in food and drinks plans to ‘upcycle’
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Leftovers are key ingredient in food and drinks plans to ‘upcycle’

FEBRUARY 2022 - AB InBev’s scheme is latest in sector’s efforts to transform waste and byproducts

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Upcycled Food: A New Way to Prevent Food Waste
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Upcycled Food: A New Way to Prevent Food Waste

JANUARY 2022 - New certified upcycled products and ingredients are projected to prevent more than 703 million pounds of food waste annually.

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Upcycled Certified™  Products and Ingredients projected to prevent 703 million pounds of food waste per year
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Upcycled Certified™ Products and Ingredients projected to prevent 703 million pounds of food waste per year

JANUARY 2022 - New numbers show the impact of Upcycled Certified™ on food waste prevention is much higher than originally anticipated. The 141 products and...

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10 Foods and Drinks You’ll See Everywhere in 2021
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10 Foods and Drinks You’ll See Everywhere in 2021

JANAUARY 2021 - Here’s a fun way to reduce food waste: Eat it. Upcycled foods, made with scraps that typically get tossed, have gained popularity over the last few years, but they’re poised for a bigger boom than ever thanks to a new label from the Upcycled Food Association. The seal comes out in the spring, but you can try these in the meantime

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The Next Big Things: Top 10 Food Trends for 2021 | Whole Foods Market
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The Next Big Things: Top 10 Food Trends for 2021 | Whole Foods Market

2021 - Peels and stems have come a long way from the compost bin. We’re seeing a huge rise in packaged products that use neglected and underused parts of an ingredient as a path to reducing food waste. Upcycled foods, made from ingredients that would have otherwise been food waste, help to maximize the energy used to produce, transport and prepare that ingredient. Dig in, do good.

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CaPao Cacaofruit Bites among first to earn Upcycled Food Association certification
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CaPao Cacaofruit Bites among first to earn Upcycled Food Association certification

JULY 2021 - CaPao, a mission-based start-up snack brand created by Mondelēz International's SnackFutures innovation and venture hub, is one of the first products to be certified under the Upcycled Food Association's Upcycled Certification Program.

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Upcycled Food Association Launches Open Enrollment as Upcycling Momentum Grows
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Upcycled Food Association Launches Open Enrollment as Upcycling Momentum Grows

JUNE 2021 - At the beginning of 2021, the group launched its certification program for upcycled foods, and this past April it showed off its new certification mark. And during the first half of this year, the group ran a pilot program with 15 members to work out the kinks for its certification process, resulting in companies like Regrained getting certification for its ingredient product.

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Upcycled food trend turns waste into ingredients found on store shelves
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Upcycled food trend turns waste into ingredients found on store shelves

APRIL 2021 - Upcycled foods are made from ingredients that would usually be thrown out. They're further processed into marketable products, reducing food waste with a positive impact on the environment.

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Upcycled Food Association Announces Certification Mark | WholeFoods Magazine
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Upcycled Food Association Announces Certification Mark | WholeFoods Magazine

APRIL 2021 - The Upcycled Food Association (UFA) has introduced a new certification mark, providing consumers clear guidance about the presence of upcycled food ingredients in food, beverages, cosmetics, pet food, personal care products, household cleaners, and dietary supplements.

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Will An Upcycled Certification Mark on Packaged Foods Resonate With Consumers? - Xtalks
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Will An Upcycled Certification Mark on Packaged Foods Resonate With Consumers? - Xtalks

April 2021 - The UFA recently introduced an upcycled certification marker to provide consumers with guidance about the presence of upcycled foods.

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Upcycled Certification Standard gets the go ahead
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Upcycled Certification Standard gets the go ahead

January 2021 - The standard is seen as a way of educating consumers about food waste and reducing its incidence.

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Food Tank’s list of 121 Organizations to watch in 2021
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Food Tank’s list of 121 Organizations to watch in 2021

December 2020 - To welcome 2021, these are the 121 food organizations to watch in the new year. They all deserve greater attention and your support wherever possible.

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Upcycled Food Association Adds Dole To Membership As Consumer Awareness of How Food Impacts Climate Grows
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Upcycled Food Association Adds Dole To Membership As Consumer Awareness of How Food Impacts Climate Grows

SEPTEMBER 2020 - The Upcycled Food Association announces its 100th Member to join since the nonprofit was formed less than a year ago, DOLE® Packaged Foods, LLC.

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Upcycled Food is Now Officially Defined
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Upcycled Food is Now Officially Defined

MAY 2020 - The Upcycled Food Association announced on May 19 that they define upcycled foods as ones that “use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment.”

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Task force creates official definition for 'upcycled food'
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Task force creates official definition for 'upcycled food'

May 2020 - The Upcycled Food Association created a task force of academic, nonprofit and industry leaders who just released the first official definition for "upcycled food." The group said implementing a single definition could unify the category and encourage more food companies to use ingredients that reduce food waste.

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‘Upcycled food’ gets official definition
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‘Upcycled food’ gets official definition

MAY 2020 - A group of academic, nonprofit and industry stakeholders has defined "upcycled food" for the first time, setting the stage for food companies to identify their ingredients as helping to reduce food waste. A task force convened by the Upcycled Food Association included researchers from Harvard University

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