food waste

Supporting Australia's Halve Food Waste by 2030 Target

Why Are We Throwing Our Nutrients Away?

  • Australia wastes ~7.6 million tonnes of food each year across the supply chain. 70% of this is perfectly edible
  • Processing & manufacturing (including beverage side streams) contribute significantly – e.g., food manufacturing wastes ~1.2 million tonnes annually
  • Agricultural losses add ~1.68 million tonnes per year (second largest after households)
  • Much ends up in landfills, where organic waste decomposes anaerobically → producing methane (a potent greenhouse gas 28× more warming than COâ‚‚ short-term)
  • Food waste contributes ~3% of Australia's total greenhouse gas emissions via methane from landfills

The Solution – Extracta Upcycled Fibres. 

We Rescue & Transform – Premium Dietary Fibres from Australian By-Products

  • 100% Australian-sourced from beverage processing surplus (grape marc, citrus peel, apple pomace, sugarcane fibre)
  • Gentle upcycling preserves natural bioactives – no exotic imports
  • Products: Organic White Grape Fibre, Organic Red Grape Fibre, Citrus Fibre, Sugarcane Fibre (sugar removed), Apple Fibre

Powerful Benefits & Nutritional Edge. Real Nutritional & Functional Performance

  • High prebiotic dietary fibre → Gut health & digestion support
  • Rich in polyphenols, antioxidants, flavonoids → Anti-inflammatory & cardiovascular benefits
  • Clean-label appeal → Vegan, non-GMO, familiar/natural (grandparents would recognise)
  • Sensory boosts → Natural colour (anthocyanins), texture, gel strength

Market Opportunity & Trends in Australia. Booming Demand for Local, Sustainable Ingredients

  • Australia's functional foods market projected to grow strongly (e.g., functional foods expected to reach significant revenue by 2030 with high CAGR)
  • Rising consumer focus on gut health, clean-label, and natural prebiotics
  • National target: Halve food waste by 2030 (National Food Waste Strategy) – upcycling directly supports this
  • Growing interest in circular economy solutions for processing waste

Applications & Versatility. Ready for Australian Formulations – Multiple Markets

  • Human Nutrition: Functional foods/beverages, supplements, gut wellness
  • Pet Nutrition: Premium digestive health treats, functional pet food
  • Equine Wellness: Specialised nutrition for horses/ponies

Competitive Advantage. Why Australian Distributors Choose Extracta

  • Reliable 100% local supply → Reduced import risks & carbon footprint
  • True upcycling → Direct methane mitigation from diverted organics
  • Scalable, consistent quality → Gentle processing preserves bioactives
  • Aligns with national goals → Supports halve food waste by 2030 target

Sustainability Impact – Local Focus. Measurable Environmental Good in Australia

  • Diverts nutrient-rich side streams from landfill → Prevents anaerobic methane production
  • Contributes to national food waste reduction (from ~7.6M tonnes/year baseline)
  • Supports Australia's Circular Economy Framework & Food Waste Strategy
  • Keeps nutrients in the food system → True circular nutrition

Proven & Ready to Scale Locally

  • Established Australian production & partnerships
  • Growing demand in domestic wellness & pet sectors
  • Positioned to support national sustainability priorities

Let's Build Together for Australia's Future

  • Wholesale supply of premium local fibres
  • Free samples & technical support
  • Co-marketing on Australian sustainability stories

Schedule a 15-min call or request samples today

Extracta – Australian Nutrients Rescued. Wellness Delivered.

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