Upcycled Food Explained

Can food waste be part of the solution rather than the problem?

In this episode of AgriCurious, Dennis speaks with Dr. Peng Lu, Assistant Professor in the Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication Department at the University of Georgia, about upcycled food and the science behind it. Dr. Lu studies how consumers respond to food innovations and how communication shapes acceptance.

Their conversation moves through definitions, real-world examples, public misconceptions, and current research, offering insight into how upcycled food fits into broader efforts to build more sustainable and circular food systems.