Opportunities in the $39B food waste industry

Seems like nobody wants to do the dirty work.

Research has suggested that 67% of Americans “would be willing to [compost] if it was easier.” Practical pandemic plant parents are nodding.  

VCs, too – they siphoned $39.3B into food tech in 2021. 

Insights from the Trends report:

• Upcycling startups: Interest rose 128% last year. Check out Bio-Bean converting coffee grounds into fire logs, and Discarded Spirits Co. making rum from banana peels and grape skins. 
  
  
• Curbside compost: You’re familiar with homegrown bins, but curbside service? Food scrap pickups are only available in 2% of the US. 

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