Outcast Foods turns discarded fruits and vegetables into clean, nutrient-dense products like Plant-Strong upcycled protein powders. The vegan protein boasts a smooth texture and a well-balanced amount of sweetness that doesn't come from sugar. The protein powder shares 20 grams of protein, plus six servings of fruits and vegetables and boasts a formula that uses 400% less water used compared to whey protein.
Some of the key ingredients in the Plant Blend are pea protein, rice protein and pumpkin protein, and the non-dairy protein products can be found in fun flavors like Fruit Explosion, Mint Chocolate Chip and Lemon Meringue Pie.
Aligned with its mission to diverts food waste from landfills, Outcast Foods also provides plant-based ingredients to the cosmetic, agriculture and pet food industries.
Upcycled Fruit Protein Powders
Outcast Foods' Plant-Strong Protein Powder Diverts Food Waste
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Protein Powders - Opportunities exist in the food industry to create alternative sources of protein using upcycled ingredients.
2. Low Water Use Protein Powders - There is potential for companies to innovate and create more sustainable protein powders using significantly less water than traditional whey protein.
3. Fruit and Vegetable-powered Proteins - The trend towards a plant-based and healthier lifestyle provides opportunities for companies to develop protein powders which incorporate fruits and vegetables.
Industry Implications
1. Food Industry - The food industry has potential for disruptive innovation using upcycled fruits and vegetables, creating low water use protein powders and incorporating fruits and vegetables into plant-based protein products.
2. Cosmetic Industry - The cosmetic industry may consider using upcycled plant-based ingredients in their products, aligning with the trend towards sustainability and lower waste.
3. Agriculture and Pet Food Industries - There is potential for the agriculture and pet food industries to use upcycled fruits and vegetables as an alternative to traditional animal-derived sources of protein.