本論文聚焦於食物升級再造的商業潛力及其對產業和環境的綜合影響，探討這一創新策略如何將廢棄食材轉化為更高價值的產品，進而促進食品產業的可持續發展。全球糧食系統的非效率不僅顯示出現行食物生產和消費模式的不可持續性，也因食物浪費造成資源無謂損耗及增加環境負擔，如溫室氣體排放和水資源浪費。本研究分析食物浪費的現狀及其對環境和經濟的影響，以及食品廢棄物升級再利用的市場需求和迫切性。促進循環經濟和可持續食品系統是解決這一危機的關鍵，而食物升級再造提供了實現這一目標的可行途徑。本研究分析國際案例，特別是擁有超過十年經驗的Upcycled Foods, Inc.的執行要素，進而提出策略性建議如下，開發符合市場需求且具有高營養價值的永續產品，優化供應鏈管理，有效的行銷策略來突顯產品的環保效益，以及獲取協力廠商認證來提升市場認可度。最後，本研究建議，建立與學術機構、政府部門及專業機構的合作關係將增強研發能力和研究成果的可信度，有助於產業克服挑戰，成功進入主流市場，並在全球範圍內推廣可持續發展的新模式。

This study examines food upcycling and focuses on its commercial potential and environmental impacts. In addition, this study explores how the food upcycling strategy can transform discarded food materials into higher-value products and thus promote sustainable development in the food industry. The inefficiencies of the global food system not only highlight the unsustainability of current food production and consumption patterns but also lead to unnecessary resource losses and increased environmental burdens, such as greenhouse gas emissions and water wastage. This study analyzes the current status of food waste and its impacts on the environment and economy, defining the market demand and urgency for the upcycling of food waste. Transitioning to a circular economy and sustainable food systems is critical to resolving this crisis, and food upcycling offers a viable path to achieving this goal. This study examines international cases, particularly the operational elements of Upcycled Foods, Inc., which has over ten years of experience. Then, this study proposes strategic recommendations, including (1) developing market-demand-driven and nutritionally valuable sustainable products, (2) optimizing supply chain management, (3) employing effective marketing strategies to highlight the environmental benefits of the products, and (4) obtaining third-party certifications to enhance market recognition. Finally, this study suggests that establishing collaborations with academic institutions, government departments, and professional organizations will strengthen research and development capabilities and help the industry overcome challenges, successfully enter the mainstream market, and promote a new model of sustainable development globally.

摘要...............................................1
Abstract..........................................2
致謝詞.............................................3
目錄...............................................4
第一章 前言......................................6
第一節 研究動機..................................6
第二節 研究目的..................................6
第三節 研究建議簡述..............................7
第二章 文獻探討..................................8
第一節 背景知識與議題介紹.........................8
第二節 食物浪費與升級再造.........................10
第三節 食物升級再造商業模式研究重要性與利益.........13
第三章 食物升級再造商業模式分析....................17
第一節 食物升級再造商業模式類型分析................17
第二節 剩食原料來源類型分析........................20
第三節 食物升級再造困難與挑戰............... ......26
第四節 食物升級再造案例分析........................29
第四章 結論與建議............... .................34
參考文獻................... .........................37

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