Upcycling Bakery By-products and Unsold Goods
Give unsold bakery products a second life by transforming them into innovative, sustainable food products.
"The Innovation Voucher enabled me to launch the first trials and invest in the specialized equipment needed to move the project forward."
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Contexte et défis
Contexte
Food waste from bakery products remains a significant challenge, with large volumes of unsold bread discarded each year.
Current upcycling solutions are still limited and often lack consumer appeal, despite growing demand for more sustainable food products.
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Objectifs et impacts
Objectifs et impacts
The project aims to develop innovative food products made from unsold bread, embracing a circular economy approach.
By giving surplus bakery products a second life, it helps reduce food waste, creates new business opportunities for artisan bakeries, and meets growing consumer demand for more sustainable food choices.
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Résultats attendus
Résultats
Several upcycling pathways were explored, including brewing beer using surplus bread as a partial replacement for traditional brewing ingredients.
A range of prototypes was developed and tested with consumers, demonstrating the concept's potential while identifying opportunities for further product refinement and commercial development.
