Food waste constitutes a huge, multi-layered problem around the globe. According to ReFED, an organization dedicated to combating the problem, in the U.S. alone, a whopping 33% of the overall food supply (about 80 million tons) is lost to landfills, incinerators, and crops left to rot in the field before they are harvested.
Producers like Confetti Snacks are seeking to reduce the issue of food waste by diverting items that might go down the train and instead using them as ingredients in tasty, healthful snacks. Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently connected with Confetti Snacks Founder Betty Lu (just in time for the June 24 Upcycling Day occasion) to learn more about the impact of global food waste, the upcycling food trend, and the story behind the company’s mission.