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...
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...
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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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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As awareness of upcycling increases, consumers are willing to pay extra for goods made with ingredients that were diverted from the waste stream.
As food waste becomes a significant issue for consumers, the upcycled food market is set to grow by 15% over the next decade.
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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Participation needed from broader industry to scale impact.
The National Restaurant Association released its annual What’s Hot survey revealing top menu trends for the year ahead.
Upcycling turns spent grain and other edible byproducts into food that goes on the plate—not into the compost bin or landfill.
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 ...
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...
The retailer on Wednesday released its eighth-annual food predictions list, a wide-ranging assortment that includes upcycled pulp,
The company ranked plant-based pastas and upcycled ingredients as top trends for the upcoming year.
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Starbucks Coffee Korea said Wednesday it had released a series of flower pots made from upcycled …
Seoul is holding a two-day international conference on urban agriculture to encourage sustainable development.
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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.
"We expect that upcycled products will be in all the major grocers in Canada in due time."
Food manufacturers are looking to ingredient suppliers to provide sustainable options with the use of upcycling and regenerative agriculture.
Food waste is a constant threat to the environment and impacts food insecurity. Here's why "upcycled food" could be the next sustainability trend.
FEBRUARY 2022 - AB InBev’s scheme is latest in sector’s efforts to transform waste and byproducts
JANUARY 2022 - New certified upcycled products and ingredients are projected to prevent more than 703 million pounds of food waste annually.
JANUARY 2022 - New numbers show the impact of Upcycled Certified™ on food waste prevention is much higher than originally anticipated. The 141 products and...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 2021 - The UFA recently introduced an upcycled certification marker to provide consumers with guidance about the presence of upcycled foods.
January 2021 - The standard is seen as a way of educating consumers about food waste and reducing its incidence.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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