This startup manufactures automated robotics that process excess and misfit food into shelf-stable, nutrient-dense ingredients, effectively reducing food waste destined for landfills. By upcycling discarded food, the company provides food and pharmaceutical industry clients with sustainable alternatives for storage and repurposing.
Funding
$6.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Approximately 1.2 billion tonnes of food intended for consumption is lost or wasted annually from farms and manufacturing facilities. Food companies face challenges in maintaining a consistent, high-quality supply of ingredients while simultaneously addressing sustainability goals and minimizing waste disposal costs.
Solution
Trendi provides automated robotic systems and processes to upcycle unsold and "misfit" produce into shelf-stable ingredients. The company rescues produce directly from farms and manufacturers, transforming it into dried powders and aseptic purees. These rescued ingredients offer food and beverage companies a sustainable alternative to traditional sourcing, reducing reliance on fresh produce and minimizing food waste sent to landfills. Trendi also offers custom processing solutions, including feasibility studies, market analysis, facility engineering, and commercialization support, to help large-scale farms and manufacturers achieve their sustainability targets by upcycling unsold food and byproducts.
Target Audience
Trendi's primary customers include food and beverage manufacturers, particularly those focused on sustainability, and large-scale farms seeking to reduce waste and generate revenue from surplus produce.
Features
- Robotic systems for automated processing of surplus produce
- Production of shelf-stable dried fruit and vegetable powders with no additives or preservatives
- Aseptic fruit and vegetable purees for ready-to-eat applications
- Custom processing solutions, including feasibility studies and facility engineering
- Signature rescued blends available in puree and powder form
- Mobile Innovation Lab for on-site processing and upcycling