Fredericton, New Brunswick—Chinova Bioworks, now celebrating five years in business, announced that it is expanding manufacturing to increase capacity and meet demands for Chiber, its natural fiber extract derived from the stems of white button mushrooms. According to a press release from the company, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the...
Denver, CO—The Upcycled Food Association (UFA) has introduced a new certification mark, providing consumers clear guidance about the presence of upcycled food ingredients in food, beverages, cosmetics, pet food, personal care products, household cleaners, and dietary supplements. A press release on the topic cites Project Drawdown as stating that eliminating...
Reading, England—A new project will help companies sell their food waste for upcycling, according to a press release from the University of Reading. The University partnered with European food companies including Givaudan, Döhler, Puratos, and Pepsico to create the EIT Food-funded Digital Marketplace for Side Streams. The platform will help...
San Antonio, TX—Wildway has launched post-consumer recycled plastic packaging which will prolong the life of plastic, giving it a second use before it reaches a landfill. The company plans to roll out the new design this fall with its best-selling Apple Cinnamon and Banana Nut grain-free granola and aims to...
Growing up, my mom would tell me to eat everything on my plate before leaving the dinner table. “Don’t let all of that goodness go to waste,” she’d say like clockwork. “Someone had to grow it.” She taught me to value the work it took farmers to put food on...
Kibbutz Gan Shmuel, Israel—Foodtech startup W-Cycle has developed SupraPulp, an upcycled plastic-free packaging made of sugarcane waste that is fully compostable and safe, but durable enough for greasy, wet, or hot food, according to a press release. “COVID-19 is drawing consumers’ attention to how we treat our planet and the...
It’s cliche at this point: “2020, what a year to start a business!” This year, I’ve heard from a lot of entrepreneurs who’ve had to delay plans, pivot, or flat-out scrap the launch of their great idea because of, well, 2020. I empathize with these folks, and I applaud their...
San Francisco, CA—Treasure8 announced a new partnership with PA Consulting aimed at reducing food insecurity and creating a better global food system. Treasure8 is a technology company that uses proprietary and regenerative methods to provide nutritious foods at scale while battling climate change, often by upcycling food waste. According to...
