Upcycled ingredients: Risks and opportunities of turning trash into treasure

What’s not to like about upcycling? Take a side stream, repurpose it, and boom! You’ve got a new ingredient. What’s more, it curbs food waste, adds value, and supports the circular economy. While the opportunities are endless, risks remain very real. How can innovators ensure a constant supply of raw materials? What challenges exist in bringing new products to market? And importantly, do consumers want – and understand – upcycled food? Join us at Climate Smart Food 2024 to find out! We’re inviting experts to our digital stage to discuss all things upcycling from would-be waste. Speakers include: For a full list of speakers, click here. What else is on the programme ? 24 September: Decarbonising supply chains at the source Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of key commodities cocoa, coffee and sugar. Can decarbonisation practices be embedded at the source before it’s too late? Day 1 of Climate Smart Food will cover: 26 September: New tech and novel ingredients for a sustainable future Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So too do novel ingredients, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could see trailblazers struggle to reach the regulatory stage. Which new ingredients and technologies will go the distance to truly transform what and how we eat? Day 3 of Climate Smart Food will cover: Is 24-26 September blocked out in your diary? The event is free to attend and registration is now open . We look forward to welcoming you to our digital stage!

Upcycled ingredients: Risks and opportunities of turning trash into treasure

Upcycling curbs food waste and supports the circular economy. But it also comes with a unique set of challenges, which we’ll explore at Climate Smart Food 2024.

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