WRAP Cymru has supported a number of businesses to find solutions for unavoidable food and drink wastes and by-products that remain once prevention, minimisation and re-use actions have been implemented and exhausted.
Valorisation is the process of adding value to these wastes and by-products, converting them into useful products, including chemicals and fuels. This approach is attracting renewed interest in the food sector due to the fast depletion of natural and primary resources, and the need for more sustainable and cost-efficient waste management protocols.
WRAP Cymru’s valorisation programme was established to develop innovative solutions to food and drink wastes and by-products that challenge current thinking and enable manufacturers in Wales to save money, generate new income streams and increase their revenue.
Case studies and additional resources
The following case studies demonstrate valorisation in action, including WRAP Cymru’s work with businesses in Wales such as Penderyn Distillery:
- QMilk – fashioning waste milk into fibres
- Waitrose – turning waste food into packaging
- Brooksgrove Farm – adding value to surplus soft fruits
- Flawsome! – giving wonky and surplus fruit a new lease of life
- Penderyn – turning whisky distillery by-products into value-added opportunities
- Dairy by-products – transforming into valuable young animal feed
Please note that although WRAP Cymru is not currently offering valorisation support, a suite of free resources are available via our dedicated Valorisation Resources page.