DENMARK – Blendhub, a global leader in the food industry’s service platform, has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainability and reducing food waste by welcoming Upfood, a Danish fruit and vegetable upcycling specialist, into its fold.
This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the food industry by harnessing surplus fruits and vegetables to create nutritious plant-based ingredients, while also embracing environmentally friendly practices.
Blendhub’s decision to integrate Upfood as a strategic partner aligns perfectly with its mission to create efficient and sustainable food solutions.
Blendhub’s FaaS platform empowers professionals and companies across the food industry spectrum, from startups to large enterprises, by offering end-to-end support from ideation to market launch.
By collaborating with Upfood, Blendhub aims to optimize the sourcing of plant-based raw materials, fostering the development of innovative, affordable food products.
This partnership represents a significant step toward combating food waste and enhancing the sustainability of the food supply chain.
In a joint statement, Blendhub highlighted the synergies between the two companies, emphasizing Upfood’s technologically advanced, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
These attributes perfectly complement Blendhub’s business model, which prioritizes efficient and sustainable food production.
The partnership between Blendhub and Upfood reflects a broader industry trend towards more responsible and eco-friendly food practices.
By upcycling surplus fruits and vegetables, these companies are not only reducing waste but also contributing to the development of nutritious, plant-based ingredients that can make a positive impact on global food production.
With Blendhub’s extensive global reach and Upfood’s innovative technology, the partnership promises to drive forward the food industry’s sustainability agenda.
Together, the two players will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of food production, offering solutions that are not only economically viable but also environmentally responsible.
As they work together to combat food waste and advance sustainable practices, Blendhub and Upfood are poised to make a lasting impact on the way we produce and consume food.
Upfood, under the leadership of entrepreneur Sajjad Haider, has developed an innovative fruit and vegetable dryer powered by solar energy, boasting a remarkably low production cost.
The dryer, designed to cater to a wide range of users, can process up to 1 metric ton of fresh produce daily.
Its adaptability allows for scaling, with capacities ranging from 50 kilograms per day for small-holder farmers to an impressive 10 metric tons per day for industrial-scale production.
One of the standout features of Upfood’s technology is its environmentally conscious CO2 neutral drying process, ensuring high-quality dried products while reducing the carbon footprint.
The Danish Technological Institute has rigorously tested the dryer in Almeria, Spain, validating its effectiveness and sustainability.
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