Upcycled Food Association
What Does 'Upcycled Certified' Mean for Our Food System?
9 months ago - Upcycled Certified is a big step towards a circular economy, and a food system that acts like nature itself — a place where there is no waste — and where shoppers can participate in the best solution to climate, via the products they buy.
Food Rescuers Shouldn't Fight Over Limited Supply; Instead, Diversify
1 year ago - I’ve always been frustrated by infighting between food-rescue organizations working together to distribute scarce food donations — mostly from retailers. So, here’s my list of untapped sectors of the food system — where food is almost always genuinely going to waste.
Retailers Could Be the Most Important Player in Reducing Food Waste
1 year ago - If we want to reduce food waste, we need consumer-led solutions — which can be sparked by retailers. Brands, manufacturers and other food system actors get their message through to consumers if retailers open the door for them.
A Brief History of Food Declarations; and the Path to Better Ones
1 year ago - Food is not about boxed brands on a shelf, but about people and the environment — hence, our need for food declarations. We’re working on one that not only certifies the ingredients, but shows consumers the impact they make with the purchase of each product.
Upcycled Food Industry a Nascent Leader in Sustainability, Climate Solutions
2 years ago - A recent survey of members of the Upcycled Food Association revealed several interesting findings, which I think demonstrates the scale and game-changing potential of the upcycled food opportunity.