IFT British Section Webinar: From Food Waste to Value: Upcycling and Regulatory Aspects

From Food Waste to Value: Upcycling and Regulatory Aspects

September 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. GMT

About one-third of food produced globally is wasted, from processing by-products to unsold retail products. How can food waste be transformed into valuable, market-ready products, and what regulations govern this journey?

This two-part webinar explores the growing opportunities in food upcycling, from innovative technologies to market trends, alongside the key regulatory frameworks shaping its future.

Join leading experts as they unpack the science, the business case, and the legal realities of upcycling in food systems.

Speakers

Prof Giorgia Spigno, Head of Department, Sustainable Food Process, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, ItalyKathryn Williamson, PhD,  Founder and CEO, Unspent, USA

This Webinar will be moderated by Maame Ekua Manful, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Technological University Dublin, Ireland

Note: IFIS is hosting the session on Microsoft Teams on behalf of the IFT British Section. However, registration and email communications are managed through the TicketTailor platform, run by the IFT British Section.

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