# Upcycled Pulp Burgers Pressed Juicery and Mendocino Farms Make Vegetable Patties from Juice Pulp By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-patties References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BZt7Ca_gsbL/?taken-by=pressedjuicery) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BZt7Ca_gsbL/?taken-by=pressedjuicery) California-based sandwich chain Mendocino Farms and Pressed Juicery recently joined forces to create the 'Rescued Vegetable Burger,' which is made with [vegetable patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-grain-vegetable-burger) prepared from leftover juice pulp. The pulp used in the making of these burgers finds a way to creatively repurpose hundreds of pounds of scrap carrots, beets, spinach, kale and lettuce that would otherwise go to waste. Along with these nutrient-dense vegetables, the patties are fortified and flavored with spices, brown rice, grilled onions and beans. The [vegan Rescued Vegetable Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilld-and-beyond-meat) is served on a butterless brioche bun with a dairy-free Thousand Island dressing, [vegan cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odd-burger-cpg-products) and additional vegetable toppings. As Mendocino Farms co-founder Mario De Poro describes “It takes like veggies, but there is a moistness to it. It has a savory, umami quality." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Food:** Opportunity for businesses to repurpose food waste and create innovative food products. - **Plant-based Burgers:** Growing demand for vegetable-based burger options creates space for innovative and sustainable plant-based protein alternatives. - **Circular Economy:** Adopting a circular economy approach in the food industry by utilizing by-products to reduce waste and create new revenue streams. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative companies can capitalize on the rising interest in upcycled food and plant-based options to cater to conscious consumer preferences. - **Sustainability:** Sustainability-focused businesses can explore opportunities to integrate circular economy principles in their operations and product development. - **Alternative Protein:** The alternative protein industry can leverage upcycling technologies to produce plant-based burgers with reduced environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles.md) - [Black Bean Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-black-bean-patty.md) - [Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers.md) - [Crunchy Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-veggie-burgers.md) - [Delectable Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delectable-veggie-burgers.md) - [Plant-Derived Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-smash-burger.md) - [Sea-Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-veggie-burgers.md) - [Restaurant-Style Frozen Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-praegers-grillhouse-burger.md) - [Hybrid Jackfruit Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-jackfruit-burger.md)