According to the Upcycled Food Association, food that is upcycled is made with ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, and are sourced and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment. The upcycled food movement sees a place for misshapen, soft or bruised fruits and vegetables, edible stems and leaves, leftover pulps from juicing... you get the idea... Food Network Magazine and Whole Foods WFM listed upcycled foods as a top trend for 2021 and a report produced by Future Market reveals that the upcycled food market is worth $46.7 billion with an expected CAGR of 5% over the next 10 years. The new standard to identify authentic upcycled foods is being launched by the Upcycled Food Association in August. Upcycled food is good for food and water securityA company by the name of Aqua Botanical is creating drinking water to combat water scarcity.

Source: Forbes June 01, 2021 01:30 UTC