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Upcycled Ingredients in Beverage Market Survey Detailed Analysis and Forecast 2025-2034

The upcycled ingredients in the beverage market are experiencing rapid growth as brands increasingly incorporate food by-products such as fruit pulp, spent grains, and vegetable pomace into juices, functional drinks, teas, and alcoholic beverages. These ingredients enhance nutritional value, improve texture, and support clean-label, sustainable product positioning.
Published 20 November 2025

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The Global Upcycled Ingredients in Beverage Market Size is predicted to develop with an 7.4% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.

 

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Upcycled foods are rapidly transforming the beverage industry by offering a sustainable solution to food waste while enabling product innovation and diversification. These ingredients—such as fruit and vegetable pulp from juicing, spent grains from breweries, or cacao pulp from chocolate processing—are repurposed into valuable materials like fibers, concentrates, protein powders, and essential oils. When incorporated into beverages including juices, teas, functional drinks, and alcoholic products, they enhance nutritional content, texture, and flavor while supporting a circular economic model.

In smoothies and juices, upcycled pulps provide added fiber and micronutrients; in functional beverages, components such as mushroom extracts or carrot pomace deliver prebiotic benefits and natural preservation. Alcoholic beverages increasingly utilize spent grains to create new formulations, while natural upcycled ingredients like citrus fiber or apple pomace pectin improve product stability and mouthfeel.

List of Prominent Players in the Upcycled Ingredients in Beverage Industry:

·      Non-Alcoholic Beverages

o  Drinking Beverages (Functional Drinks, Tonics, Sparkling Waters):

§ The Spare Food Co.

§ WAJU

§ Nestlé SA

§ Crust Group

o  Juices and Soft Drinks:

§ Oisix ra Daichi

§ Green Bowl

o  Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Teas and Coffees:

§ Upcycled Foods, Inc.

§ Discarded Spirits Co.

o  Dairy and Plant-Based Beverages:

§ Renewal Mill

§ Planetarians

·      Alcoholic Beverages

o  Beers:

§ Toast Ale

§ Crust Group

§ Upcycled Foods, Inc.

o  Spirits (Vodka, Gin, Rum):

§ Black Cow Vodka

§ Discarded Spirits Co.

§ Misadventure Vodka

§ Hang 10 Distillery

§ Hayman’s

o  Low-ABV and Alternative Spirits:

§ Upcycled Foods, Inc.

§ Dog and Spoon Distillery

Market Dynamics:

Drivers-

The adoption of upcycled ingredients in the beverage sector is accelerating, driven by the global urgency to reduce food waste and minimize carbon emissions. With nearly one-third of all food produced worldwide being discarded contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions upcycling offers a sustainable, circular approach by converting by-products into valuable functional ingredients. Rising consumer demand for clean-label, environmentally responsible, and innovative beverages further supports this shift, with certifications such as the Upcycled Certified standard enhancing product credibility. 

 

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Challenges:

Despite strong market momentum, several obstacles limit the widespread use of upcycled ingredients in beverage formulations. Variation in raw materials and processing methods can lead to inconsistencies in flavor, texture, and nutritional composition. Securing a stable supply is also difficult, as waste streams fluctuate in volume and quality, creating potential supply chain disruptions. Moreover, the inherent characteristics of many upcycled ingredients such as high moisture, sugar, or fiber content may affect shelf life, stability, and microbial safety, requiring advanced processing and preservation technologies.

Regional Trends:

North America is leading the adoption of upcycled ingredients in beverages, supported by strong consumer awareness of sustainability and circular economy principles. The region is home to key innovators such as ReGrained, Comet Bio, and Outcast Foods, which are pioneering advanced upcycling technologies and ingredient solutions. Industry organizations, including the Upcycled Food Association and the Upcycled Certified program, strengthen consumer trust and market credibility. Furthermore, significant investment from major beverage companies and emerging startups is accelerating product innovation, positioning North America as one of the fastest-growing regional markets for upcycled beverage ingredients.

Recent Developments:

·      In June 2021, Discarded Spirits launched Grape Skin Vodka in the UK, made from wine-making waste like grape skins and seeds. Part of its zero-waste spirits range, the vodka supports sustainable drinking and comes in fully recyclable packaging.

·      In Dec 2021, The Spare Food Co. launched Spare Tonic, an upcycled whey-based drink aimed at reducing food waste. Rich in protein, electrolytes, and B vitamins, it doubles as a sustainable and healthy post-workout beverage.

 

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Segmentation of Trusted Platform Module Market-

By Ingredient Type:

·      Spent Grains

·      Fruit Byproducts

·      Whey and Dairy Byproducts

·      Vegetable Byproducts

·      Other Byproducts

By Beverage Type:

·      Non-Alcoholic Beverages:

o  Functional Drinks

o  Plant-Based Milks

o  Juices and Smoothies

o  Teas and Infusions

o  Flavored Waters

·      Alcoholic Beverages:

o  Beers

o  Spirits

o  Hard Seltzers

By Distribution Channel:

·      Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

·      Online Retail

·      Specialty Stores

·      Foodservice

By End-User:

·      Household Consumers

·      Commercial Users

·      Institutional Users

By Region-

North America-

·      The US

·      Canada

Europe-

·      Germany

·      The UK

·      France

·      Italy

·      Spain

·      Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

·      China

·      Japan

·      India

·      South Korea

·      South East Asia

·      Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

·      Brazil

·      Argentina

·      Mexico

·      Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

·      GCC Countries

·      South Africa

·      Rest of Middle East and Africa

 

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