In this conversation, Dan Kurzrock, co-founder and CEO of Upcycled Foods, Inc., discusses the significant waste generated at each stage of the food manufacturing process and the opportunities to upcycle the coproducts and byproducts into valuable ingredients and products. He emphasizes the importance of utilizing the whole crop, the economic and environmental impacts of food waste, and the role of consumer demand in driving sustainable practices. Kurzrock shares insights on successful upcycling initiatives and the challenges companies face when implementing them, ultimately advocating for a shift towards a more efficient and responsible food system.
These are not new ideas. This is just putting it into practice maybe in a new context with a lot of passion and energy.
Dan Kurzrock
Read the transcript and find links from the episode at Brands for a Better World.
The Brands for a Better World podcast (formerly Evolve CPG) is hosted by Gage Mitchell, founder (CEO) and Creative Director at Modern Species, a sustainable brand design agency helping better-for-the-world brands launch, evolve, and grow to scale their impact.
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