Upcycled Foods, Inc., the leader in transforming food manufacturers’ byproducts into high-value ingredients, has been awarded a research grant from BEAM Circular to pioneer new uses for almond hulls in partnership with the Almond Board of California.
Bringing robust flavor and nutrition from California vineyards to new product innovation
BERKELEY, CA – March 17, 2025 – Upcycled Foods, Inc. (UP, Inc.) continues to lead the B2B upcycled food economy with the introduction of upcycled whole raisins from the wine grape varietals of California vineyards. The expanded portfolio diversifies the company’s ingredient line-up…
“We see Upcycled Foods, Inc. as the leader in the upcycled food economy, having already demonstrated impressive traction with strong partnerships with leading food companies. We are particularly excited about the Innovation Lab and how the company works with customers as a true innovation partner. Through their existing and future technology, expanding portfolio of ingredients…
“Through a partnership with Xo’ca, Upcycled Foods, Inc. sources cacao fruit from a group of farms in Ecuador, ” said Dan Kurzrock, Upcycled Foods, Inc. CEO. “These cacao farmers were previously only able to sell the seeds for the chocolate market, with the flavorful fruit’s pulp ending up in food waste streams. The fruit has…
WHAT THE UP?! WHY UPCYCLING ENABLES FOOD SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION...
By Daniel Kurzrock and Dr. Lara Ramdin
It may come as no surprise to know that our food system is profoundly inefficient.
According to ReFED’s Food Waste Monitor analysis, in 2021, the U.S. let a whopping 38% of the 241 million tons in our food…
IFT RELEASES FOOD LOSS AND WASTE WHITEPAPER AIMED AT IMPROVING GLOBAL FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY
CHICAGO – May 30, 2023 – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, has released a whitepaper that examines global food insecurity…
STONE & SKILLET AND UP, INC. LAUNCH UPCYCLED CERTIFIED™ ENGLISH MUFFIN
Bakery innovation features ReGrained SuperGrain+® for a delicious and sustainable breakfast option
BERKELEY, CA – May 15, 2023 – Stone & Skillet, LLC. and Upcycled Foods, Inc. (UP, Inc.) are thrilled to announce the launch of a new premium Super Grains English Muffin.…
Listen UP: Sharing CAFÉ Talks Ep. 67 – ReThinking Waste
"What once was thought to be of no use has been given a chance to be great again, to feed us all and pay respect to the plant, the animal, and the products we made and pushed aside what was left. What is one man’s…
Upcycling food ‘is really one of the biggest opportunities facing the food industry’
"Upcycling food, or turning would-be wasted byproducts from one product into something delicious and nutritious for people, has emerged as one of the hottest trends in food and beverage in recent years with the market projected to grow at a compound annual…
UPCYCLED FOODS, INC. AND KROGER LAUNCH FIRST UPCYCLED BREADS FOR GROCER’S PRIVATE LABEL
Bakery innovation expands sustainable food options for customers nationwide
BERKELEY, CA – April 25, 2023 – Upcycled Foods, Inc. (UP, Inc.) is thrilled to announce the launch of the first upcycled bread items co-developed with Kroger for its Simple Truth™…
