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… Continue reading Listen UP: CAFÉ Talks Ep. 67 – ReThinking Waste
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Upcycling food ‘is really one of the biggest opportunities facing the food industry’
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… Continue reading Upcycling food ‘is really one of the biggest opportunities facing the food industry’
How upcycled product innovation can help grocers address their sustainability priorities in 2023
How upcycled product innovation can help grocers address their sustainability priorities in 2023 As sustainability becomes an increasingly important focus for consumers and businesses alike, grocery retailers are looking for ways to reduce waste and make their operations more sustainable. According to a recent study by Supermarket News, 71% grocers listed sustainability… Continue reading How upcycled product innovation can help grocers address their sustainability priorities in 2023
Coffee Leaf: Upcycled Ingredient Series Part IV
Coffee Leaf Upcycled Food Ingredient Series Coffee leaf tea, derived from the coffee plant, is an incredibly sustainable beverage that could complement the coffee industry. This beverage takes the leaves from the coffee plant, which would have been otherwise wasted, and roasts them before grinding them into a fine powder and steeping… Continue reading Coffee Leaf: Upcycled Ingredient Series Part IV
Cashew Fruit: Upcycled Food Ingredient Series Part III
Cashew Fruit Upcycled Food Ingredient Series Have you ever seen a cashew fruit? If not, get ready to be shocked. That small, curved nut known to us as the cashew comes from a much larger fruit known as the cashew fruit or cashew apple. The cashew seed, a.k.a. the “nut” we… Continue reading Cashew Fruit: Upcycled Food Ingredient Series Part III
Are Nose-to-Tail and Root-to-Stem Cooking Considered Upcycled Food?
Are Nose-to-Tail and Root-to-Stem Cooking Considered Upcycled Food? What is “Nose-to-Tail?” Nose-to-tail cooking entails getting maximal use out of all parts of the animal and letting very little, if any, parts go to waste. This form of cooking is far more sustainable than traditional industrial animal consumption, and resembles upcycled… Continue reading Are Nose-to-Tail and Root-to-Stem Cooking Considered Upcycled Food?
3 Easy Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic
3 Easy Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic In the spirit of Earth Week, we are continuing the conversation around global plastic usage and waste. Recently, we have seen plastic waste highlighted as a part of the regular news cycle. We are especially tuned into the good news—from the rising popularity of zero-waste… Continue reading 3 Easy Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic
What Is “Brewer’s Spent Grain?”
What Is “Brewer’s Spent Grain?” If you haven’t heard of it before, you’re not alone. So-called “spent” grain is a massively overlooked potential source of human nutrition that accounts for 85% of the brewing industry’s byproducts. Think of it similarly to how whey protein is produced as the cheese industry’s primary byproduct. Both are co-produced… Continue reading What Is “Brewer’s Spent Grain?”
Innova’s Recent Market Research on the Upcycled Food Industry
Innova’s Recent Market Research on the Upcycled Food Industry Consumers care more about their actions’ impact on the environment than ever before, according to an Innova Report published on June 30, 2022. This report was based on a Lifestyle & Attitudes survey conducted globally by Innova Market Insights. The results dictate that consumers… Continue reading Innova’s Recent Market Research on the Upcycled Food Industry
Coffee Fruit: Upcycled Food Ingredient Series Part II
Coffee Fruit Upcycled Food Ingredient Series Many of the foods and drinks we love hide undervalued byproducts that contribute to food waste — one of these is the coffee fruit, the the vehicle for the coffee beans that brew the top beverage consumed worldwide. History Beyond coffee beans, the coffee… Continue reading Coffee Fruit: Upcycled Food Ingredient Series Part II