Upcycled Food Research
Studies, Insights, and resources to support the growing upcycled food industry
Research is key in understanding the legalities, environmental impact, market, consumer perceptions, technical opportunities and overall potential of upcycled food. We want to ensure that UFA Members have access to the latest upcycled food research.
Click below to find our collection of research papers, summaries, and webinars.
2023 UFF Research Fellowship Program
Eight fellows were selected to conduct research that reflects a question of interest to the upcycled food community including consumer awareness and perception of upcycled products, novel ingredient development, and impact measurement. Findings were shared in a June 2024 webinar.
The Fellows selected to participate in the 2nd cohort represent diverse research backgrounds and are spread out across the world. During their fellowship, researchers will conduct research on topics of importance to upcycled food and receive both financial support from UFF and connections to the membership network of upcycled food companies.
We congratulate and thank the new cohort for their participation and contributions.
Meet the 2023 Kerry Upcycled Food Foundation Fellowship Cohort
June 2024 Upcycled Food Foundation: Research Fellow Lightning Symposium
2023 UFF Research Fellowship Program
The Upcycled Food Foundation (UFF) is ecstatic to announce the 2023 Research Fellowship Program. UFF Research Fellows will be asked to conduct a minimum of one study that reflects a research question of interest to the upcycled food community.
Fellows will receive:
- Access to UFA membership communications for the duration of the fellowship.
- Recognition as UFF Research Fellows via website, newsletter, and social channels.
- Keynote presentation of research to membership.
- Promotion for speaking engagements with Industry requests.
- Connection to UFA membership for potential industry-sponsored research.
- A modest stipend of $1000 payable to them or their organization to offset research or presentation-related expenses.
- Access to funding, when available, for additional research, publication fees, or research-related expenses.
- Ongoing support from the network of upcycled food researchers.
2021-22 UFF Research Fellowship Program
In June 2021, with the generous support of the Deutsch Family Foundation, we launched our first-ever Upcycled Food Foundation (UFF) Research Fellowship Program with the goal of supporting more research in the upcycled food industry. The five Fellows selected to participate in this inaugural cohort represent diverse research backgrounds and are spread out across the world. During their fellowship, researchers will be asked to conduct research on topics of importance to upcycled food and will receive both financial support from UFF and connections to the membership network of upcycled food companies.
Previous Study Topics
- Consumer awareness of upcycled food in the US and China
- Consumer perceptions of upcycled food
- Qualitative research on grocery category manager’s perceptions of upcycled products
- An upcycled food business case study and supply chain challenges
- Market Viability for upcycled pet food
Research Highlights from the 2021-22 cohort of fellows is reserved for Members of UFA only. Members may log in to view this exclusive information here!
Meet the UFF 2021 Research Fellow Cohort
Featured Research
Top Upcycled Food Research
There is new upcycled food research being done all the time. Here are a few of the most recent studies that we've found incredibly insightful.
Upcycled Certified: Design and Research Behind the Mark
Upcycled Food Definition Summary Paper
Mattson 2021 Study on Food Waste
