Episode 56

Upcycled Food Association: Transforming Food Scraps into Culinary Gold

In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Amanda Oenbring, CEO of the Upcycled Food Association about the pressing issue of food waste and the innovative solutions within the upcycled food industry.

27 minutes | Dec. 4, 2024

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In this episode of In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Amanda Oenbring, CEO of the Upcycled Food Association (UFA) about the pressing issue of food waste and the innovative solutions within the upcycled food industry. 

The mission of the Upcycled Food Association is to champion upcycling as one of the most critical solutions to mitigate the climate crisis. By working with stakeholders, including farmers, the Upcycled Food Association uses data and research to change the way food is consumed and disposed of in order to help fight climate change.

Discover more about the Upcycled Food Association’s vision for a global food system where all food is elevated to its highest and best use.

 

Episode Highlights:

2:22 The UFA’s mission to combat food waste through upcycling

4:10 How UFA connects various stakeholders to address food waste

19:32 Companies who are focusing on upcycled ingredients and products

22:23 Individual purchasing decisions to reduce food waste

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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