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TRŪ® PROTEIN ACHIEVES UPCYCLED FOOD ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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BALATON, Minn., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The trū® Shrimp Companies Inc., producer of trū® Protein, today announced its membership to the Upcycled Food Association (UFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing food waste by growing the upcycled economy.

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  • BALATON, Minn., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The trū® Shrimp Companies Inc., producer of trū® Protein, today announced its membership to the Upcycled Food Association (UFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing food waste by growing the upcycled economy.
  • In addition to becoming a member of the Upcycled Food Association, trū® Protein is now an Upcycle Certified ingredient.
  • Upcycled food helps reduce food waste by creating new, high-quality products from otherwise wasted but perfectly nutritious ingredients.
  • trū® Protein is a high protein, low-fat pet food and treat ingredient with a one-word ingredient statement: shrimp.

Kroger Recycles and Upcycles its Way to Less Waste

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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CINCINNATI, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its innovative recycling program has hit a major milestone, recycling more than one million pieces of Our Brands flexible plastic product packaging. The company shared it is offering customers more items with upcycled ingredients with the addition of two new Simple Truth® products to advance sustainability.

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  • The company shared it is offering customers more items with upcycled ingredients with the addition of two new Simple Truth® products to advance sustainability.
  • "We are continually looking for creative and innovative solutions to support our vision of creating zero-waste communities," said Juan De Paoli, vice president of Our Brands for Kroger.
  • The recycled materials are used to construct playgrounds donated by Kroger to youth and community organizations.
  • The UFA, joined by Kroger in 2022, is the first of its kind trade association working to prevent food waste by accelerating the upcycled food economy.

Upcycled Food Association Announces Angie Crone as Permanent CEO

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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DENVER, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Upcycled Food Association (UFA) is thrilled to announce that Angie Crone will assume the role of permanent CEO, effective immediately.

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  • DENVER, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Upcycled Food Association (UFA) is thrilled to announce that Angie Crone will assume the role of permanent CEO, effective immediately.
  • Crone has been with UFA since February 2022 and has served as interim CEO since November 2022.
  • During this time, Angie has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of the organization's vision and values.
  • Angie brings over a decade of experience in sustainable food systems, primarily working with the consumer packaged goods industry to implement global programs related to sustainable agriculture, ethical sourcing, and food security.

Industry Expert & Trend Watcher Chef Mareya Shares Her 'Cool 10 Trends' in Sustainability for Earth Month

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the USDA, around 40% of all food produced in the US is thrown out, translating to over 133 billion pounds and over $161 billion worth of loss.  Food waste is the single most common material landfilled and incinerated in the U.S.  and the largest contributor of methane emissions.  Food waste is burning up the planet.

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  • Food waste is the single most common material landfilled and incinerated in the U.S.  and the largest contributor of methane emissions.
  • Chef Mareya , Mareya Ibrahim, is a 28+ year veteran of the food industry and trend watcher shares her 'Cool 10 Trends' on what's next in America's sustainable food scene and how we can reverse climate change with every bite.
  • Scrappy Cooking: Citrus, banana and veggie peels along with kitchen scraps, like broccoli stems, get new life in sustainapeelity.
  • Mareya also shares practical tips on preventing food waste:
    To schedule an interview, news segment or cooking demo with Mareya, contact Chantelle Cook – [email protected] or 19498878963.

Atoria's Family Bakery, Chomps & Petit Pot Named Winners of the Misfits Market and Upcycled Food Association Upcycling Challenge

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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DENVER, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Misfits Market and Upcycled Food Association, in partnership with Valor Equity Partners, selected Atoria's Family Bakery, Chomps, and Petit Pot as the winners of the Upcycling Challenge, a contest for food entrepreneurs to create an innovative and delicious food product that repurposes excess food or waste. Seven food finalists, chosen from 114 food entrepreneur applicants, pitched their upcycled product ideas to a panel of leaders in food innovation at the Natural Products Expo West trade show.

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  • DENVER, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Misfits Market and Upcycled Food Association, in partnership with Valor Equity Partners, selected Atoria's Family Bakery, Chomps, and Petit Pot as the winners of the Upcycling Challenge, a contest for food entrepreneurs to create an innovative and delicious food product that repurposes excess food or waste.
  • Seven food finalists, chosen from 114 food entrepreneur applicants, pitched their upcycled product ideas to a panel of leaders in food innovation at the Natural Products Expo West trade show.
  • Challenge winners will receive a one-year slot placement on Misfits Market with national branding and promotional opportunities and distribution in 48 states.
  • In addition, the Upcycled Food Association will waive its Upcycled Certified™ fee normally incurred during the certification process.

Upcycled Food Association Names Angie Crone as Interim CEO

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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DENVER, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Upcycled Food Association, and its affiliated 501(c)(3), The Upcycled Food Foundation, announced today that Angie Crone, UFA's Head of Programs and Member Services, will become CEO of both organizations.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Upcycled Food Association, and its affiliated 501(c)(3), The Upcycled Food Foundation, announced today that Angie Crone, UFA's Head of Programs and Member Services, will become CEO of both organizations.
  • UFA's Board President, Caroline Cotto, shared these sentiments,"Over the last three years, the Upcycled Food Association has focused on building a strong foundation for the organization and putting upcycled food on the map.
  • Since launching in 2019, the Upcycled Food Association has welcomed more than 246 members and certified 252 products and ingredients through its flagship program, Upcycled Certified.
  • The Upcycled Food Association (UFA) is the only nonprofit food industry association dedicated to catalyzing the upcycled economy to prevent food loss and waste across the entire supply chain.

Public Knowledge® Joins National Campaign to Address the Harm Caused by ASFA

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Public Knowledge is hosting the first of three events in a National Campaign to Address the Harms Caused by the Adoption and Safe Families Act: Reimaging Permanency.

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  • Public Knowledge is hosting the first of three events in a National Campaign to Address the Harms Caused by the Adoption and Safe Families Act: Reimaging Permanency.
  • The campaign's purpose is not only to spotlight the harms perpetuated by this destructive legislation - but to actually fix them.
  • The November 2ndwebinar will include a panel of advocates and national experts who have lived expertise and have been personally impacted by ASFA.
  • Public Knowledge is a national management consulting firm focused on Programs, People, and Systems.

Misfits Market and Upcycled Food Association Host Repurposed Food Challenge Offering Nationwide Distribution for Winning Entrepreneur

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Today, on the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, Misfits Market and the Upcycled Food Association announced they are launching The Upcycling Challenge, a contest for food entrepreneurs to create an innovative, sustainable, and delicious food product that repurposes excess food or waste.

Key Points: 
  • Today, on the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, Misfits Market and the Upcycled Food Association announced they are launching The Upcycling Challenge, a contest for food entrepreneurs to create an innovative, sustainable, and delicious food product that repurposes excess food or waste.
  • Challenge winners will receive a one-year slot placement on Misfits Market with national branding and promotional opportunities and distribution in all 48 lower states, in addition to waived fees for the product to become Upcycled Certified by the Upcycled Food Association.
  • The food supply chain continues to battle food waste with manufacturing processes that create byproducts like small pieces, ends and crumbs.
  • Upcycled Food Association (UFA) - The Upcycled Food Association is a non-profit focused on preventing food waste by accelerating the upcycled economy.

UFA Rewards Team Members with Timely Inflation Payment Program

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Calgary, Alberta, July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFA Co-operative (UFA) has a history of rewarding and recognizing their team members when it matters most, and they have done it again.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFA Co-operative (UFA) has a history of rewarding and recognizing their team members when it matters most, and they have done it again.
  • The Inflation Payment Program is to help meet the demands of the rising rate of inflation with the first payment being made at the end of July and the second in December.
  • Over the course of the pandemic, the co-operative announced two spot-bonuses and pay increases to front-line team members.
  • We hope these payments ease some of the burden for our team members, allowing them to be at their best when serving members and customers.

Pall Corporation's filtration technology plays critical role in EverGrain's new large-scale protein facility

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pall Corporation, a leader in filtration, separation and purification technology, has supplied the filtration solution for EverGrain's new large-scale plant-based protein facility in St. Louis, Missouri.

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  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pall Corporation, a leader in filtration, separation and purification technology, has supplied the filtration solution for EverGrain's new large-scale plant-based protein facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • EverGrain's new facility focuses on upcycling brewer's saved grains with Pall Membralox Microfiltration System, which uses ceramic membranes with gradient permeabilityto purify the valuable protein.
  • The purified high-functional protein, previously used for animal feed, can now be converted into nutritious, plant-friendly ingredients for other food products.
  • With global protein consumption expected to double by 2050, there is an urgent need to develop alternative protein sources more sustainably.