Where Food Comes From, Inc. announced on Dec. 27 it acquired the Upcycled Certified Program from the Upcycled Food Association.
According to the announcement, Upcycled Certified is the world’s first and largest certification provider for upcycled food. As one of the fastest-growing certification seals in the food industry, Upcycled Certified offers consumers a tangible means to make sustainable choices, the release said.
Presently, 93 companies, including firms like Del Monte and Kerry Ingredients, have certified over 480 products, collectively diverting an average of 390,000 tons of food waste annually since the program’s inception less than three years ago.
“The upcycled food movement is closely aligned with broader sustainability trends in the United States and around the world,” said John Saunders, chairman and CEO of Where Food Comes From. “This acquisition enables Where Food Comes From to meet growing consumer demand for products that contain upcycled food ingredients.”
