Taking Your First Bite of Upcycled Food: Understanding the Certification
In 2023, U.S. households, retailers, and restaurants wasted approximately 73.9 million tons of food—about 31% of the food supply, valued at over $382 billion —according to the nonprofit ReFED. That wasted food accounts for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, nearly five times more than aviation. Now, a growing movement is transforming ingredients that would…