By using residual streams, we can take a big step towards a circular, sustainable food system. This shift does require cooperation, however...

Foodvalley aims to promote the shift to a sustainable global food system. One of its projects is the Upcycling Community: an international group of partners collaborating on upcycling food losses. There are still many barriers to this circular approach, however, so they are focusing on:

• bringing together a diverse and impactful group of business partners with a shared interest in upcycling food losses;
• encouraging purchasers and product developers to replace virgin ingredients;
• fact-based decision making.

In June 2026, they issued the updated Practical Guide for Product reformulation & innovation for better health, including upcycled ingredients.