Upcycled Vegetable Burgers

The Spare Food Co., founded by Jeremy and Adam Kaye, is bringing innovation to the burger aisle with its Spare Burger. This pre-made foodservice patty blends sustainability and nutrition by replacing 30% of the beef with upcycled vegetables. Each 4-oz frozen patty delivers 16g of protein while offering lower cholesterol, reduced saturated fat, and fewer calories compared with traditional all-beef burgers.

The Spare Burger is crafted with Upcycled Certified™ surplus vegetables, helping restaurants and consumers reduce food waste while supporting a smaller environmental footprint. By swapping a pound of 100% grass-fed beef for the Spare Burger, customers can reduce CO2e emissions by up to 2.8kg per pound, demonstrating how small choices on the plate can make a big difference for the planet.

“Spare Burger directly addresses today’s urgent consumer and operator needs for healthier, more sustainable, and more innovative food options—without asking diners to compromise on flavor or experience,” says Kaye. “Spare Burger and Spare Beef truly offer the better beef solution so many seek.”

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