Approximately one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted. For food and beverage companies, food waste represents both a significant operational cost and a mounting regulatory and reputational risk. Upcycled ingredients — using food manufacturing byproducts as inputs for new products — is one of the most commercially promising circular economy opportunities in the industry.
This report provides significant competitor information, analysis, and insight critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs.
Topics Covered
• Food Waste Regulatory Landscape
• Upcycled Ingredient Market
• Manufacturing Waste Reduction Programs
• Date Labeling Reform
• Food Donation and Redistribution
• Leading Company Food Waste Commitments
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Landscape Overview
3. Food Waste Regulatory Landscape
4. Upcycled Ingredient Market
5. Manufacturing Waste Reduction Programs
6. Date Labeling Reform
7. Food Donation and Redistribution
8. Leading Company Food Waste Commitments
9. Competitive Landscape
10. Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations
11. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Overview and Key Data 2025
Table 2-8. Topic-Specific Analysis Tables
Table 2. Leading Companies — Strategy and Investment Assessment 2025
Table 3. Key Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Companies Profiled
AB InBev
Coca-Cola
Danone
General Mills
Kraft Heinz
Mars
Mondelēz
Nestlé
PepsiCo
Unilever
