Check out the latest edition of Godspeed, a newsletter from Russ Stoddard, to learn more about our journey pivoting from a CPG snack brand into an ingredient brand. We talk about how our business model has evolved over the years, obstacles we faced in dismantling CPG, and the importance of branding. We also talk about…
What could a more circular and sustainable food system look like? Check out this recent Exploratorium session hosted by Sarah Seiter featuring our very own Daniel Kurzrock (Upcycled Foods, Inc.), Ned Sang (University of California, Davis), Ruihong Zhang (University of California, Davis), and Zane Starkewolfe (Optimized Foods). We discuss the uniquely human problem of…
“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…
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.Â
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…
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…
UP, INC. NAMED TO FAST COMPANY’S SECOND ANNUAL LIST OF THE NEXT BIG THINGS IN TECH
Recognized as a tech breakthrough that promises to transform the future
Upcycled Foods, Inc. (UP, Inc.) is thrilled to announce that Fast Company named the upcycled food leader to it’s second annual “The Next Big Things…
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 each time…
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…
Could Upcycled Foods Help Stabilize the Global Wheat Crisis?
You don't need to analyze your grocery store receipts too closely right now to see that food prices are skyrocketing, with wheat being no exception. Wheat products make up many of the staples we know and love - think bread, pasta, and crackers. If we don't…
