Consumer Acceptance of Upcycled Foods: Guidance for Manufacturers and Retailers (WasteExpo 2019)

The Drexel Food Lab, Center for Food and Hospitality Management at Drexel University together with colleagues from LeBow College of Business & School of Biomedical Engr’g have been engaged in research projects regarding consumer acceptance of value-added surplus food products, which otherwise would have been wasted. Hear the origins of this research and results of three consumer studies: labeling and price sensitivity to upcycled foods, cook from frozen trials, and certifications for recovered foods. Guidelines for manufacturers & retailers will be discussed.

  Speakers: Dr. Jonathan Deutsch, Professor, Center for Food & Hospitality Mgm’t & Dep’t of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel Univ.

A panel discussion among upcycled food entrepreneurs follows the research presentation