Upcycled Food Products Market, Share & Trends Analysis Report, By Type (Food and Beverages, Personal Care Products, Household Products, Pet Food), By Source (Food Waste, Agricultural), By Products (Brewery and Distillery Waste), By Ingredient Function, By Distribution Channel, By Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2025-2034

Global Upcycled food products Market Size is valued at USD 59.2 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 119.8 Billion  by the year 2034 at a 7.6% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.

The non-profit Upcycled Food Association defined "upcycled food" as made from ingredients that would not have been consumed by humans, produced using verified supply chains and having a positive environmental impact. Upcycled food products and ingredients increase the use of food that would otherwise be wasted, offering tangible benefits for society and the environment. As a relatively new food category, repurposed food presents a significant opportunity to reduce food waste by reintroducing high-value by-products, such as leftover fruit and vegetable peels, back into production streams. The upcycling movement in food also finds uses for soft, damaged, or deformed fruits and vegetables, as well as edible stems, leaves, and residual pulp from juices. Companies like Barnana, which creates snacks from bananas, have embraced the zero-waste food trend.

The first and only third-party certification scheme for products and ingredients used in recycled food manufacturing in the world is called Upcycled Certified. Since its launch in May 2021, this certification has helped avoid 1.6 billion pounds of food waste through 324 certified products and ingredients. Researchers anticipate that, given current growth trends, this number will rise to at least 5 billion pounds annually in the coming years. Additionally, in 2022, efforts were made to expand influence, reach, and capacity by building on existing connections and forming new ones. Initiatives such as the Food Waste Funder Circle working with REFED, Anthesis Group developing innovative upcycled food concepts in Ontario, and Market Partners expanding consumer uptake of upcycled foods aim to spark innovation and transform the entire food system.

Competitive Landscape

Some of the Major Key Players in the Upcycled Food Products Market are

1. Upcycled Foods, Inc.
2. ReGrained
3. Pulp Pantry
4. Barnana
5. ÄIO
6. Blue Circle Foods
7. The Spare Food Co.
8. Outcast Foods
9. KAFFE BUENO
10. Grain4Grain
11. Matriark Foods
12. The Ugly Company
13. REDUCED Foods
14. Agricycle Global
15. Upcycling Solutions (LATAM)
16. Future Biome (LATAM)
17. Kresko RNAtech (LATAM)
18. Planetarians
19. Upward Foods
20. Upcycle Foods
21. Upcycled Ingredient Supply LLC
22. Brewbee (Switzerland)
23. Revyve (Netherlands)
24. Atomo Coffee
25. Food For Skin
26. The Upcycled Beauty Company
27. Salt & Straw (Upcycled Food Series)
28. Restoration Snacks
29. Renewal Mill
30. Misfit Foods
31. RIND Snacks
32. Cooked & Cracked Upcycle Co.
33. Better Nature (UK)
34. Econscious (formerly Flourish Foods)
35. FullCycle Bioplastics (food waste to food-components)
36. Harvest Returns (Waste-to-Ingredient Ventures)
37. Second Life Foods
38. Upward Farms (Indoor farm + upcycled stream)
39. RePurpose Global (ingredient recovery)
40. Toast Ale

Market Segmentation:

The Upcycled Food Products Market is segmented based on the by type, by source, by distribution channel. Based on the type, the market is segmented into food and beverages, personal care products, household products, and pet food. Based on the source, the market is segmented into food waste, agricultural by-products, brewery, and distillery waste. The by distribution channel segment is segmented into online, and offline.

The Food And Beverages Segment Is Expected To Have The Highest Growth Rate During The Forecast Period

Based on the type, the segment is categorized into food and beverages, personal care products, household products, and pet food. Among these, the food and beverages segment are expected to have the highest growth rate during the forecast period. The Food and Beverages segment includes a wide variety of products, from snacks and beverages to ingredients and ready-to-eat meals. This diversity allows for numerous upcycling opportunities to drive the market. There is growing regulatory support and incentives for reducing food waste and promoting sustainable practices, which encourages companies to adopt upcycling practices.

The Food Waste Segment Dominate the Market

Based on the source, the segment is divided into food waste, agricultural by-products, brewery, and distillery waste. Among these, the food waste segment dominates the market. Increasing consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products drives the market. Consumers are more inclined to purchase products that contribute to waste reduction and environmental sustainability. The food waste segment offers numerous opportunities for innovation in product development. Companies can create unique and nutritious products by repurposing food waste and attracting health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.

North America Have the Largest Market Share During Forecast Period

There is a high consumer awareness and demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products in North America. Consumers are increasingly seeking out products that reduce food waste and have a positive environmental impact. North America, particularly the United States and Canada, is a hub for innovation in the food industry. Many companies are investing in and developing upcycled food products, supported by advanced research and development capabilities.

Recent Developments:

• In Dec 2023, The Spare Food Co., An organization that uses upcycling to combat food waste has introduced Spare Starter, a flexible plant-based ingredient blend with a variety of uses. In recipes like burgers and meatballs, Spare Starter can partially replace animal protein, supporting the growing trend of plant-forward diets.

• In February 2023 - Planetarians received USD 6 million in funding during its Seed II round to support the large-scale manufacturing of its inventive vegan meat blocks, which are made with two recycled materials—oil cakes and brewer's yeast—for the food service sector. With the money, the business will build a pilot plant that can produce large amounts of vegan blocks per year, indicating the start of a full-fledged commercial production phase.

Upcycled Food Products Market Report Scope