Shop upcycled brands and learn more through webinars Denver, CO - The Upcycled Food Association (UFA), an organization that represents global food leaders and businesses working to stop food waste at all levels of the supply chain, is mobilizing to promote June as Upcycled Food Month. Globally, 30-40 percent of food produced is lost or wasted, valued at nearly $1 trillion USD. In 2023, just in the United States, over 70M tons of food did not reach human consumption, says ReFED, an … [Read more...] about Stop food waste: June is Upcycled Food Month
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dsm-firmenich breaks ground on new state-of-the-art production facility for the development of flavors and functional blends in Parma, Italy
dsm-firmenich, a leading innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty, begins construction on a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Parma, Italy. Scheduled to be completed in Q1 2027, the new site will significantly expand the company’s capabilities in concentrated powder flavors, reaction flavors, culinary blends, and functional blends – and will create more than 100 jobs. This marks a key milestone in the Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) business unit’s strategy to boost global flavor … [Read more...] about dsm-firmenich breaks ground on new state-of-the-art production facility for the development of flavors and functional blends in Parma, Italy
Planteneers whitepaper takes a hard look at the NOVA system
Hamburg, June 2025 – The existing classification system for processed foods often categorizes protein-rich plant-based foods as ultra-processed and, therefore, unhealthy. But according to nutrition experts, these ultra-processed foods, UPFs for short, need to be viewed more discriminatingly. A recent whitepaper by Planteneers gives an overview of UPFs and their role in modern nutrition, especially in the selection of plant-based foods. The paper looks at the controversial NOVA system, which … [Read more...] about Planteneers whitepaper takes a hard look at the NOVA system
