, a female-owned brand from Toronto just became the world's first tea business to be certified in upcycling. This is one of the latest green movements to prevent waste in food and beverage.. They define upcycled foods as"using ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment.
"More than half of consumers want to buy more upcycled foods,” said Angie Crone, CEO of UFA. “Having this certification on select products allows consumers to identify and make more informed purchasing decisions that align with their values.”For example, their Chocolate Chai blend's key ingredient is sourced from bean-to-bar chocolate makerin St. Clair West.
“Gaining the UFA’s upcycling certification is another clear step towards our ‘Tea for Good’ commitment," said Jennifer Commins, Pluck CEO and Founder. Five of the brand’s innovative, premium teas, made with locally-sourced ingredients, have received the seal of approval:
I saw a whole rack of Tim Hortons donuts and muffins and bagels in the garbage