Trend cluster
Category

Upcycled
Broth

Food manufacturers are repurposing excess waste food into usable broths.

Value-Driven Bone BrothsSavory Superfood BrothsUpcycled Vegetable BrothsFarm Vegetable UpcyclingCarbon-Neutral Shelf-Stable Meals

What's Happening

What is the Upcycled Broth trend?

Upcycled Broth: Brands in the CPG space are partnering with farms and factories to launch upcycled vegetable and bone broths. These broths take excess food byproducts that would typically be wasted, and instead turn them into consumable, usable broths to focus efforts on sustainable practices.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Upcycled Broth trend

It is not only the consumer that prioritizes sustainability in the modern era, as increased pressure from governments, NGOs, and from policies have led to brands themselves finding it near unavoidable to employ sustainable practices. As such, brands across CPG and other product-focused spaces are looking to their supply chains to find ways to reduce their carbon footprints. For CPG brands, this has led to launching upcycled products and reducing food waste.

Workshop question

How could your brand reformat aspects of its supply chain to improve overall sustainability efforts?

Trend themes

Themes within the Upcycled Broth trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Sustainable Upcycling

Brands are transforming waste food into new products, reducing landfill contributions and advancing eco-friendly consumption.

02

Circular Economy Integration

Companies are increasingly optimizing resources by integrating circular economy principles, converting byproducts into valuable offerings.

03

Zero-Waste Production

The drive towards zero waste has prompted innovations in manufacturing, utilizing every component to its fullest potential.

Industry implications

What the Upcycled Broth trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Consumer Packaged Goods

The CPG sector is gradually embracing sustainability via product redesign, focusing on minimized waste and ecological impact.

For

Food and Beverage

The food industry is witnessing a shift towards using leftover materials creatively to produce environmentally sustainable goods.

For

Supply Chain Management

Supply chains are being re-evaluated for their role in sustainability, emphasizing resource efficiency and waste reduction.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Upcycled Broth

Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 35%, freshness 60%.

Popularity41%
Activity35%
Freshness60%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America