about
UglyFood
Mission
We strive to maximise value of food resources and to offer healthy and delectable food products
Vision
To accelerate the minimization of the impact of food wastage on the rapidly deteriorating health of our planet and the reduction of food-related poor health outcomes
Problem Statement
In Singapore and The World
809,800 tonnes of food was wasted in 2017 (National Environment Agency).
This translates to more than two bowls of rice per person a day.
In Singapore, most food waste is incinerated and then landfilled. As most foods have high water content, burning food requires greater amounts of energy then burning general waste.
When we waste food, we also waste resources utilised to grow the food such as energy and water.According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, one-third of the world's food is wasted from farm to table and that if food waste was a country, it would be the 3rd largest global greenhouse gas emitter, after US and China.
How it all started
Months of field study, prototyping and iterations
After researching about food waste along the various stages of the food value chain, we uncovered one of the contributing factors to food waste that has not been widely explored and discussed: Cosmetic Filtering.
We came to realise that ugly food taste just as good as perfect-looking food and is as nutritious.
With tireless experimentation and several iterations, a series of intricately-designed and mouth-watering food products is born!
our process
1 I Procurement
UglyFood approaches and establishes relationships with stakeholders such as wholesalers, importer, distributors and wet market stall owners to gather fresh produce that would otherwise be wasted
2 I Transformation
UglyFood diverts the fresh produce away from the incineration plants and the landfill by transforming them into healthy and delectable food products
3 I Enjoy
UglyFood offers our products in SUTD and
at pop-up events like Farmers’ Markets and private events.
We are currently piloting our ‘Subscription Model’ in co-working spaces and office pantries!
Products
Wish to purchase from us? Drop us a message!
Beautiful Juices
$5.90
Our juices are made with state-of-the-art cold-press machines.
As such, our series of <Beautiful Juices> are richer in nutrients and more flavourful than regular juices made using conventional centrifugal juicers.
Flavours available:
- ABC Boost (Apple - Beetroot - Carrot-Lemon)
- Active Parrot (Pear - Carrot - Ginger)
- Citrus Bliss (Starfruit - Orange - Pear)
- Green Detox (Spinach - Cucumber - Apple - Lemon)
- Merry Me (Watermelon - Mint)
- Sweet Glow (Apple - Orange - Carrot)
- Workout Zest (Pineapple - Romaine Lettuce - Apple)
U-GLEE!
$3
Our signature dairy-free, fibre-rich and preservative-free banana ice cream is made with all natural bananas. It’s creamy texture and calming banana taste will leave you smiling with GLEE and wanting more!
Empathy Series
(Fruit Tea)$6.90
Our ‘Empathy Series’ are made by boiling all-natural-fruits over time and brewing the mixture with premium tea and other exquisite ingredients. The resulting beverage is then chilled and served. Each flavour packs a unique punch!
Flavours available:
- Apple Chai Tea
- Pear Chamomile Green Tea
- Blueberry Lavender Earl Grey Tea
Services
Produce saved
Till Date
1,802
red apples
59kg
watermelons
1,352
oranges
700
carrots
1,515
bananas
770
pears
165
cucumbers
21.2kg
spinach
189
green apples
9.4kg
romaine lettuce
and many others...
Upcoming events
After Dawn BBQ Block Party
14 October, Sunday
2pm – 7pm
@ Camp Kilo Charcoal Club
77 Kampung Bugis
Pesta Kampung
10 November, Saturday
10am - 3pm
@ Ground-Up Initiative
91 Lorong Chencharu Singapore 769201
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