Institutions & Trade Associations
Advance Category Growth Through Applied Innovation
We partner with institutions, associations, and sector-focused organizations to unlock value from overlooked inputs and inspire category-wide innovation.
Whether you are focused on supporting producers, driving research and policy, or shaping future food systems, our work turns food waste and loss streams into strategic assets that align with your organization’s mission.
Upcycled Foods Lab brings commercial rigor to sustainability goals. We assess the technical and market viability of underutilized assets and co-develop ingredient and product concepts that create new opportunities for your stakeholders. These efforts support climate and nutrition goals while strengthening the visibility and credibility of your work.
How We Work With Institutions and Ecosystem Partners
Identify Opportunity Within Agricultural or Processing Sidestreams
We evaluate food waste and loss streams through a commercial lens to uncover ingredient innovation potential, feasibility, and fit across applications and markets.
Support Cross-Sector Innovation and Demand Creation
We develop strategic concepts and formats designed to scale within food, beverage, foodservice, wellness, and adjacent sectors.
Translate Sustainability Goals Into Actionable Impact
Our work supports policy, advocacy, and investment efforts by turning circular economy commitments into real product pathways and credible outcomes.
Ready to Level UP Your Category?
More About Upcycled Foods Inc
On a mission to better align the food we eat with the planet and people we love.
Our Story
Upcycled Foods, Inc. powers the B2B upcycled food economy with product development expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a growing portfolio of ingredient solutions.
Our story started with the development of patented technology and the launch of ReGrained SuperGrain+®, a first-of-its-kind upcycled food ingredient loaded with fiber, protein, and functional benefits. We’ve evolved beyond that single ingredient into an innovation lab with a growing upcycled ingredient portfolio.
Our purpose remains steadfast, however: to unearth nutritional treasures from brewer’s grain and beyond.
Let’s partner up on your next ingredient innovation!
The Inspiration And Vision For ReGrained SuperGrain+®
How We’re Making Change
The impact of food waste is huge and we’re doing our part to change it. With our patented technology and expertise leading the way, we’re growing our portfolio of solutions and becoming the premier B2B ingredient and innovation partner.
ReGrained SuperGrain+® Sustainability Metrics
Our flagship upcycled ingredient offering boasts more fiber+protein per unit of
CO2+water+land than wheat or other wheat alternatives.
1.1115 Kg C02
Per Kg Of Flour
0 M2 Per Kg Flour
0.04 L H20
Per Kg Flour
Our Impact
1.3 million lbs diverted
We have diverted 1.3 million lbs of food waste…and counting!
39 Million LITERS saved
39 million liters of water use avoided compared
to wheat flour production.
40 ACRES saved
40 acres of land use avoided compared to wheat flour.
Our Pledge
We pledge to upcycle more than 10 million lbs of food by 2025.
Cerfications And Affiliations
Upcycled Certification
ReGrained SuperGrain,+® proudly stands among the pioneering ingredients globally to attain certification from the Upcycled Food Association. This certification rigorously verifies our commitment to authentic food waste reduction and positive environmental impact.
business as a force for good
Our Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) legal entity status and BCorp Certification lock in mission and commitment to business as a force for good for people, planet, and profit.
1% of sales donated
We donate 1% of sales in support of environmental causes.
COMMUNITY BUILDING EFFORTS
Upcycled Industry Trade Association
To help create a rising tide, we cofounded industry non-profits the Upcycled Food Association and Foundation. The organization now boasts 200+ members and administers a mission-critical third-party certification.
Packaging and Climate Collaborative
We participate in a coalition of conscious brands to share best practices and coordinate action on packaging and climate issues with 40+ member brands.
FOOD JUSTICE
Supporting Local Non-Profits
entrepreneurs Nationwide
We supports FoodShift as our 1% For the Planet partner. So far we have provided over $42k in value to date and helped them to secure over $50k in grant funding.
