Food Technology Magazine | Applied Science
Upcycling: The Future is Now
In this column, the author provides insight into how the transformation of food waste into high-value ingredients, or upcycling, is made possible by advances in processing technologies, utilization of novel waste streams, and new research findings.
The modern food system is under increasing pressure to meet global nutritional needs while minimizing its environmental footprint. Food waste remains a significant challenge, with nearly 40% of global food production lost or wasted annually (ReFED Insights 2023). One of the most promising solutions emerging within sustainable food systems is upcycled foods and ingredients—products and materials derived from food that would otherwise be wasted but are instead elevated and transformed into new, nu…
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