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IFT Releases Food Loss and Waste Whitepaper Aimed at Improving Global Food and Nutrition Security

Food WasteJune 1, 2023

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…

Coffee Leaf: Upcycled Ingredients Series III

Innovation SpotlightJuly 27, 2022

Coffee Leaf Upcycled Food 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 them in…

Upcycled Soup Series: One Pot Black Bean Soup With ReGrained Mexican Street Corn Flavored Puffs

RecipesFebruary 19, 2021

This black bean soup is a one pot, easy dish that can be made in advance of when you want it. It stores well frozen and can easily be reheated. The beans are cooked from dry so that the liquid they are cooked in becomes the flavorful broth of the soup. This also…

Butternut Squash Coconut Milk Soup With Vegetable Scrap Stock

RecipesFebruary 2, 2021

You've probably heard it over and over again, but there really is no match for homemade stock. Store bought broth can't compare to the robust, simmering flavors offered by fresh stock using real ingredients. The tops of carrots, stems of kale, ends or celery, and skins of onions are all parts that we would normally throw away…

ReGrained’s Guide to Eating Responsibly in 2021

Upcycled LifestyleJanuary 11, 2021

2020 tested all of us. We faced both personal and collective challenges. However, 2020 also revealed incredible moments of humanity, of reaching beyond ourselves to help others. In that spirit, we were inspired to craft some New Year’s Resolutions to "Eat Responsibly" and share them with you! #1 Prepare a Plan Eating healthfully and sustainably starts before even stepping…

Upcycled Tomato & Red Pepper Soup with Urban Garden Puffs

RecipesDecember 22, 2020

Do you ever have a few carrots leftover from a dish you made a week or two ago? Or a few roasted red peppers floating in a jar, hiding in the back of the fridge? We'd be impressed if you didn't. The occasion is a perfect opportunity to upcycle food at home and use all those leftover…

Happy Planet, Healthy You

Upcycled Food MovementNovember 20, 2020

We are often presented with questions and choices that seem to offer us very few options, either we choose our individual health and well-being or the health of the planet. We are being told that these options are mutually exclusive. Perhaps this is no surprise as much of industry insists that profit must come at…

ReGrained’s Guide to Stocking Your Pantry

Upcycled Food MovementMarch 26, 2020

In the midst of COVID-19 the prevalence of pantry friendly recipes has skyrocketed. Canned, jarred, and dry goods are the real MVPs of self-quarantine cooking– and rightfully so. Naturally shelf-stable staples can provide an excellent amount of valuable daily nutrients when chosen wisely. Of course, not all pantry items are created equal. Read on for…

ReGrained Puffs: Snacking, Leveled UP(cycled)

Upcycled Food MovementMarch 19, 2020

By Chantelle Pape, Nutrition Expert A new contender has entered the snack space, and they're not only packing both a crunch and a flavor punch but an arsenal of functional health benefits. If you're a fan of salty snacks, get ready for a new favorite. In an age where dietary preferences reign supreme, what could…

5 Myths About Fiber

Innovation SpotlightNovember 5, 2019

If you are confused about fiber and its role in your diet, you are not alone. The vilification of gluten and shunning of carbs in recent years has led to a national neglect of this key dietary component. Statistics show less than 5% of Americans get their daily recommended intake of…