Upcycled food is a prominent 2024 trend, supported by industry recognition, consumer eco-awareness, and endorsements from Whole Foods Market, Mintel, Specialty Food Association, Fresh Thyme Market, Vegconomist, and others. Upcycled food is positioned for substantial growth and aligns with the demand for sustainable, natural nutrition, making it a significant global movement in the new year.

Upcycling is identified as one of the most environmentally preferable pathways in the Wasted Food Scale because it can displace the need for additional food production while keeping food in the human food system, rather than treating it as waste.

Looking for a yummy snack for your next road trip or potluck? Look no further than Sprouts Farmers Market, where you can find delicious Upcycled Certified® products to enhance your daily snacking and meals.

Experience the future of sustainable eating at the Upcycled Food Pavilion. Join us at the Summer Fancy Food Show to taste innovative Upcycled Certified® products from leading brands. Fight food waste while enjoying delicious, nutritious options. Don't miss the 'Taste the Future' event and sign the pledge at www.upcycledfood.org/upcyclingday.

Explore the reality of sustainability certifications and greenwashing in the food and beverage industry. Learn about the Upcycled Certified™ label as a solution to identifying sustainable products, and the importance of transparency and education in creating a more sustainable food system.

Spare Tonic, the probiotic sparkling beverage made with upcycled whey is now available on tap at Google's Manhattan office. The Spare Food Co. tackles the problem of wasted food with a chef's perspective and its partnership with Google aligns with the company's focus on sustainability. Choose from two varieties: Cucumber Lime and Blueberry & Ginger.

The Natural Products Expo was a thrilling event, showcasing the latest and greatest in natural and organic products. The Upcycled Food Association partnered with members to showcase the endless possibilities of upcycled food.

Examine the realities of upcycled food supply chains. What are upcycled entrepreneurs doing to create the future of food?

If you shop at Target, you can also find Upcycled Certified™ products that help rescue food. You can snag snacks, pet treats and cosmetics all made with upcycled ingredients!

This holiday season we put together to create the ultimate upcycled menu. From a rescued squash appetizer, sesame milk spiked potatoes, spent grain and cashew “meat” pizza, and desserts this is the sustainable and scrumptious line up to make your holidays extra special.

The Upcycled Food Association staff wanted to share some fun ways to gift from the heart! The best way we know how to do that is with some handmade upcycled presents.

The Upcycled Food Association, and its affiliated 501(c)(3), The Upcycled Food Foundation, announced today that Angie Crone, UFA’s Head of Programs and Member Services, will become CEO of both organizations.

World Food Day is a time to promote and celebrate collective action that improves food production, nutrition and environmental impacts in order to generate long term, inclusive economic growth. This year’s World Food Day theme “Leave NO ONE behind,” identifies the millions of people globally who experience food insecurity.

All produce that then gets upcycled starts at one source, the farm. We recognize some of our Upcycled Food Association members to celebrate and highlight their achievements in reducing food waste.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by learning about some of these remarkable food histories or by finding new ingredients and recipes to test in your kitchen.

Food upcycling innovators are finding ways to use food waste to power the ingredients of the future

Matriark Launches First Carbon-Neutral, Upcycled Tomato Sauce

When striving for a zero waste kitchen the best thing to do is to start with what you have! Upcycling is an easy and delicious way to level up your cooking and lower your footprint.

Upcycled ingredients play an important role is creating a circular food system