# Sustainable Fruit Cups Del Monte Curbs Food Waste with Two New Upcycled-Certified Products By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-04-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycledcertified References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2022/del-monte-foods-launches-two-new-upcycled-certified-products/) & [upcycledfood.org](https://www.upcycledfood.org/)  In recent years, Del Monte Foods, Inc has launched several initiatives to reduce food waste to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Now the American food producer has announced that two more of its products -- [Boost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-nutritional-shake) Me Fruit Infusions and Del Monte Gut Love -- have been officially 'Upcycled Certified' by the [Upcycled Food Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-green-beans). According to the company, with these two products alone, Del Monte will re-direct approximately 130,000 pounds of [pineapple juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-dose-1) each year, greatly reducing its production of greenhouse gas emissions. The addition of these products further reinstates Del monte as the leading canned vegetable producer to be Upcycled Certified. “As a household brand, the early leadership that Del Monte Foods is showing in the upcycling space will have an important impact on consumer awareness of reducing food waste for a healthier planet and future," said Turner Wyatt, Co-Founder and CEO of the Upcycled Food Association. Image Credit: Del Monte ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Food:** Del Monte's Upcycled Certified products are a signal of the growing trend towards Upcycled Food products, which offer an opportunity for the food industry to reduce waste and its environmental impact. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The introduction of Del Monte's sustainable fruit cups highlights the trend for more environmentally friendly packaging, offering an opportunity for packaging companies to invest in sustainable solutions. - **Net-zero Emissions:** Del Monte's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is part of a larger trend across industries to reduce their carbon footprint, presenting an opportunity for companies to invest in sustainable practices and technologies. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The upcycling of food waste and the introduction of sustainable packaging within the industry are clear opportunities for food and beverage companies to invest in more environmentally responsible practices. - **Packaging:** The shift towards sustainable packaging presents a clear opportunity for packaging companies to invest in eco-friendly materials and innovative designs. - **Environmental Services:** The push towards net-zero emissions across industries creates a demand for environmental services companies to provide sustainable solutions and technologies for businesses to implement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Green Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-green-beans.md) - [Organic Plantain Scoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-plantain-scoops.md) - [Upcycled Cacao Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capao-quinoa-squares.md) - [Upcycled Food Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-food-movement.md) - [Upcycled Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-pet-treat.md) - [Canned Cuisine-Inspired Veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-foods.md) - [Upcycled Fruit Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-candy.md) - [Environmentally Friendly Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-candies.md) - [Nostalgic Back-To-School Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-snack1.md)