茅台、啤酒、巧克力：千亿“剩宴”变形记

Group 1: Global Market and Technological Drivers - The upcycled food industry is emerging as a significant circular economy pathway, converting food waste into high-value products, addressing the challenge of food waste which accounts for 8%-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions [1][2] - The global upcycled food market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%, reaching a market size of $74.8 billion by 2029 according to BCC Research [2][3] - Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and biomanufacturing are driving the rapid development of this industry, with companies like Agrain utilizing AI to optimize the use of brewing waste [2][3][8] Group 2: Diverse Products and Innovative Cases - Upcycled food applications have led to the creation of new product categories, such as upcycled flour from brewing waste by Upcycled Foods and cocoa powder from cocoa fruit pulp [3][10] - Brazilian company Cellva Ingredients has developed "CoffeeCoa," a chocolate ingredient derived from coffee processing waste, providing a unique flavor experience [3][10] - The application of biomanufacturing extends beyond food, as seen in the collaboration between Yiru Biotechnology and China Resources Snow Beer, which produces 100% bio-based leather materials from brewing byproducts [3][10][11] Group 3: Exploration and Practices of Chinese Enterprises - In China, the resource utilization of food byproducts is becoming a key direction for leading companies to implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles [4][11] - Kweichow Moutai's circular investment company has established a complete recycling system for brewing byproducts, processing 300,000 tons annually to produce 120,000 tons of organic fertilizer and 20,000 tons of feed [4][11] - Companies like Shanghai Punotin focus on upgrading byproducts from soybean processing into sustainable food ingredients, while Green Spot Technologies has recently secured €5 million in funding for producing chocolate from fruit waste [5][12] Group 4: Conclusion - The upcycled food industry is building a more efficient and sustainable food supply chain, with potential for greater growth as technology advances and consumer awareness of environmental issues increases [6][14]