Articles Tagged with ''upcycling''

Prepared Foods explores sustainability and ingredient “upcycling” with Amanda Oenbring, new CEO of the Upcycled Food Association.

Powered by a plant protein blend, the upcoming line of Protein Shakes deliver on the sustainable and functional demands of today, according to the company.

Each bite delivers an indulgent snacking experience that supports sustainable farming practices, as Diana’s upcycles small, single, and irregular bananas from Ecuador that would otherwise be discarded for cosmetic reasons. 

Oenbring brings a wealth of experience in community collaboration, climate philanthropy, and global growth and has a proven track record of movement building, previously scaling international membership at 1% for the Planet and leading environmental nonprofit network expansion at EarthShare. 

At the top of the trends hierarchy are five macro forces that impact consumer needs and behavior: focus on health, increased cost of living, potential political and global threats, technology transformations, and health of the planet.

Upcycled cheese products are quickly gaining popularity with consumers, yet manufacturers face challenges achieving consistent firmness and meltability.

In this interview with Prepared Foods, Renewal Mill co-founder and COO Caroline Cotto describes how Renewal Mill converts the byproducts of grain, seed, and legume food and ingredient processing into a retail line of clean label, organic specialty flours and baking mixes.

CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, announces today that its NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber has been certified as an upcycled ingredient by the Upcycled Food Association. 

Upcycled Food Association (UFA), in partnership with Misfits Market, is hosting the Upcycled Alley at Natural Products Expo East from Sept. 21-23, 2023 in the Innovation Experience. 

Although there are dollars-and-cents implications for every aspect of a new product, you can’t put a price on absolutely every ingredient. That’s because some brands embrace purpose-driven goals or “social ingredients” that factor into the finished product.