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The global upcycled ingredients market is witnessing significant growth, with its estimated value of USD 400 million in the year 2025 and USD 700 million by the period 2035, registering a CAGR of 7%, during the forecast period. Advances in food processing and ingredient extraction technologies are accelerating the growth of the upcycled ingredients market. Investments in R&D, automation, and ingredient innovation allow companies to create high-quality, sustainable products from surplus or by-product streams, supporting broader adoption across the food industry.

Tyler Malek, co-founder of Salt & Straw, said, “For years, Salt & Straw has redefined the ice cream experience by combining inventive flavors with storytelling. With millions of engaged guests visiting each month, our ice cream serves as a platform to build a sustainable community, inspiring creativity and awareness around food waste and sustainability.”
The growing popularity of sustainability and reduction of food waste, as well as the zero-waste strategy, are the major factors that contribute to the development of the global upcycled ingredients market. For instance, in August 2025, Doré and Evolved by Nature collaborated to release two skincare items based on the application of upcycled bioactive peptides with the use of Activated Silk technology. These upcycled ingredients are meant to minimise waste and maximise skin hydration, barrier strength and firmness with an emphasis on sustainable and functional formulations to the personal care industry.
The upcycled ingredients market is expanding due to the innovative product launches where firms are using food and agricultural by-products to develop sustainable, value-added solutions. For instance, in February 2025, Maison Riviera released the first range of drinkable yogurts in Canada made of upcycled ingredients, such as imperfect bananas and milk permeate. The yogurts have a maximum of 30% upcycled ingredients and are also Upcycled Certified to cut down on food waste and to facilitate a circular food economy.
Moreover, upcycling technologies, precision fermentation, and bio-extraction technologies are generating new opportunities in the upcycled ingredients market. Such innovations have the potential to convert the untapped raw materials into high value, functional ingredients, better nutrition, production efficiency and sustainability of food beverage and personal care industries.
Additionally, global organizations including the Upcycled Certified Program (U.S.), EU Circular Economy Action Plan and Food Waste Reduction Challenge in Canada, which are major regulatory forces that would promote the development of the upcycled ingredients market. Through such initiatives, responsible sourcing, waste utilization, and transparent production will be encouraged, accelerating the process of relying on sustainable and even circular production of ingredients globally.


The global upcycled ingredients market is moderately consolidated, with key players such as Kerry Group plc, Cargill Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, Nestlé S.A., and ADM dominating through advanced sustainable ingredient development and circular economy practices. These companies focus on specialized upcycling solutions, including plant-based fibers, protein concentrates, fruit pomace extracts, and starch derivatives, driving innovation and product differentiation across food, beverage, and personal care applications.
Government agencies, research institutions, and innovation accelerators are heavily investing in technological advancements to enhance the efficiency and scalability of upcycling processes. For instance, in March 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) partnered with ReGrained to expand the use of upcycled barley ingredients in school meal programs, supporting waste reduction and nutritional improvement initiatives.
Key players are focusing on product diversification and portfolio growth by partnering, sourcing sustainably, and optimizing ingredients using AI. New entrants are also emerging due to increasing investment in food R&D. For instance, in July 2025, the Protein Industries Supercluster of Canada partnered with Planetary Technologies to design AI-assisted fermentation processes to valorize pea and oat processing by-products, achieving better yield and cost-effectiveness.

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USD 400 Mn |
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Market Forecast Value in 2035 |
USD 700 Mn |
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7% |
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2025 – 2035 |
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2021 – 2024 |
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| End-users | ~25 |
| Industry Expert/ Panel/ Consultant | ~30 |
| Total | ~100 |
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