Food Upcycling: From Trash to Treasure

04/12/2025

SLU’s Food Upcycling Project secures major awards at ACES Summit 2025

Dec42025News & Announcements The Saint Louis University’s (SLU) groundbreaking project, “Food Upcycling in the Cordilleras,” clinched two major awards at the inaugural ASEAN Conference on Extension for SDGs (ACES) Summit 2025. Held on 29 November 2025, at the Tourism Hall of Cagayan de Oro Cit...

03/09/2025

After 2 incredible years (1 Sept 23 - 31 Aug 25), our VLIR-UOS Gent Uni, Belgium & SLU Food Upcycling project has officially wrapped and attched is the last activity— but this is just the beginning. 💪
Though the project has concluded, our commitment to innovation and sustainability continues. The investment will be sustained to keep driving impact, reducing waste, and creating value from food that would otherwise be lost.
Thank you to everyone who supported this journey — onward and upward!


https://www.slu.edu.ph/2025/09/03/slu-pharmacy-department-sparks-student-innovation-through-framing-research-problems-and-gaps-and-food-upcycling-seminar/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkj1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEUXVOQmtZUGlQNzJ2SUg4AR6j7TmDsd6ma3jZHu-lFZAH5W30k7F3iOf8fYVzwMQr-zOXGxgIfCPbalBbDA_aem_WDy8BkjHlmf4MPdZWgDwgQ

The Department of Pharmacy of the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciences (SONAHBS) successfully hosted a two-day seminar on “Framing Research Problems and Gaps” on 27-28 August 2025, at the Rizal AVR, SLU Main Campus.

27/08/2025

VLIR-UOS Gent-SLU Food Upcyling Project made waves once again --
https://www.slu.edu.ph/2025/08/26/from-trash-to-treasure-slu-vlir-uos-project-advances-food-upcycling-in-piche-webinar/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMbNRxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlBjQJPNdjE0IG3PFZzjgjHDtmC6nEFAUTNdMYz0X2_uABCBF98YPk34uiGh_aem_RPEtqi8Gr2_PFfUuDxowEA

As part of its commitment to the pillar of Knowledge Valorisation and Transfer, the project was featured in the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) Baguio-Benguet Chapter’s national webinar on “Zero Waste Processes: Transforming Industries through Circular Economy” on 17 August ...

18/08/2025

Sharing minds, changing lives with ! SLU-Ghent Uni, Belgium, Food Upcycling project made waves again with SLU Laboratory Elementary School Students (about 570 pax). Activity meant to add value, fight food loss & empower communities with sustainable solutions.

https://www.slu.edu.ph/2025/08/18/nurturing-tomorrows-guardian-investing-in-food-upcycling-education-for-the-youngest-minds/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMPyfFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFybE5rQU5uOU9zeDFzdmd5AR7LDdel6SnqLmVtccRneTj8PgksnwvV40BsGleNEGYez08kMEOu_g_vsTcw8A_aem_fPSL_JlZoxQLbw5wMEVfKw

On 14 August 2025, the “Food Upcycling and Food Pickling” activity was held at the St. Aloysius de Gonzaga Building, Saint Louis University Basic Education School-Laboratory Elementary Department (SLU BEdS – LED). It served as the culmination for Nutrition Month for grades 4-6, becoming a mile...

12/08/2025

On the roll with the good news!

On 8 August 2025, twenty eager members of the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Club at Fort Del Pilar National High School swapped textbooks for cutting boards in a hands-on demo titled “Slice, Spice, and Skill-Up: Upcycling Vegetables, Empowering Learners.”

07/08/2025

Sharing the good news -
https://www.slu.edu.ph/2025/08/07/restoring-hope-through-education-slu-vlir-uos-food-upcycling-teams-outreach-for-alternative-learning-system-students/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMBBOBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFVazB5OG1oajMxQ2REMGRkAR6EBv6MahkTns6ouH0jSCrjqZptVd5l6DU_qZn_YPcKApa8SjD578EN5WVc6g_aem_IliJmllD-hRa7ZDU8OOSOA

On 5 August 2025, under Baguio’s rejuvenated skies following the devastation of Habagat and strong Typhoon Emong, the SLU-VLIR UOS team brought not just academic enrichment but hope and sunshine to the resilient learners of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) at Bonifacio Elementary School, Cres...

25/06/2025

Our partner on the Food Upcycling Project with his Master's Thesis on, "Determinants of farmers’ intention to engage in Food
Upcycling in the context of highland vegetable value chain in
Benguet, Philippines." CONGRATS👏👏👏 University, Belgium!

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23/04/2025

VLIR-UOS Ghent-SLU Food Upcycling Project --
"Benchmarking fosters collaboration, sparks innovation, and strengthens university partnerships by sharing best practices and exchanging transformative ideas." Thx Mindanao State U-GenSan, Sultan Kudarat State Uni, Uni of Southern Mindanao for the gracious welcome.

https://www.slu.edu.ph/2025/04/22/slu-benchmarks-food-innovation-and-sustainability-initiatives-at-mindanao-state-university-general-santos-sultan-kudarat-state-university-and-university-of-southern-mindanao/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ1DsJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIWkFralJIbTVjZkhkUmRDAR6w8XrQ9SXNBx0xSwFrrpUEPnNqFd_p1jtSAxHHTw9abcjmDYqrokVAX1PoMg_aem_hrqIAHimn9tvdzoOHM1v9Q

In April 2025, the University Research and Innovation Center (UnRIC) of Saint Louis University (SLU), under the leadership of Richel L. Lamadrid, PhD, benchmarked three institutions in Mindanao. The Mindanao State University–General Santos, Sultan Kudarat State University, and the University of So...

04/04/2025

🌱✨ Poster Slogan Making Contest on Food Upcycling ✨🌱

We received an amazing number of creative and impactful entries showcasing the importance of food upcycling in reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Each submission was a testament to your passion, talent, and commitment to making a difference!

After careful deliberation, we are thrilled to announce the winning entries.

🎉 Congratulations to all the winners! 🎉 Your creativity and advocacy for sustainability have truly made an impact.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated—your support and enthusiasm continue to inspire meaningful change. Let’s keep upcycling and creating a better future! 🌍💚