How Upcycling Barley contributes to a better Future.

Challenge

Global warming requires action from the industry

Climate change poses a serious threat to our livelihoods and requires immediate action. Extreme weather events and rising temperatures emphasise the urgency of this challenge. The food industry plays a central role in this, as it is responsible for around 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. UpGrain has set itself the goal of revolutionising this industry in a sustainable way and setting new standards for environmental responsibility.

Resource-conserving approach

Sustainable innovation – Our response to climate change

Bei UpGrain ist Nachhaltigkeit der Kern unseres Handelns. Durch umweltfreundliche Produktionsmethoden und Upcycling zeigen wir, dass eine grüne Zukunft für die Lebensmittelindustrie möglich ist. Wir verwandeln Nebenströme der Bierherstellung in wertvolle Rohstoffe und tragen so aktiv zur Ressourcenschonung und positiven ökologischen Effekten bei. Unser Ansatz beweist, dass innovative Nachhaltigkeit die Zukunft der Lebensmittelindustrie gestalten kann.

UpGrain's Impact

Saving CO2 and conserving resources with our first system

Our upcycling process reduces CO₂ emissions, conserves valuable arable land, and saves significant amounts of water. With our first industrialized facility at Brauerei Locher, we have the opportunity to save over 5,500 tons of CO₂ annually while also reducing resource consumption. This first facility underscores our commitment to environmentally friendly and sustainable food production.

UpGrain’s Solution

Sustainable raw materials through intelligent upcycling

With UpGrain, we set new standards in food production. For every kilogram of our products used, we save over one kilogram of CO₂ and conserve at least six square meters of arable land – land that would otherwise be needed for growing wheat, soy, or peas. Our sustainable ingredients offer the industry real alternatives and demonstrate how upcycling shapes a greener future. UpGrain proves that efficient and environmentally friendly production is possible.

Benefits for your product applications

All the benefits of barley – just better.

  • Over 1 kg of CO2saved for every kilogram of UpGrain products
  • Significant water savings
  • Agrarflächenschonung: 1 kg ersetzt mehr als 2 m2 land
  • 90% lower environmental impact

«Based on study by REFFNET, 2023»

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