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Mewery, a leader in the development of cultivated meat based on microalgae and animal cells, has recently secured EUR 2.5 million from the EIC Accelerator program. The grant was funded by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA CR) from national sources on the recommendation of the European Innovation Council (EIC).
Read ReleaseBurcon NutraScience Corporation, a global technology leader in plant-based protein innovation, showcased its expanding portfolio of high-purity protein ingredients at the 2025 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Exposition (IFT FIRST), held July 13–16 recently in Chicago.
Read ReleasePoLoPo, a B2B deeptech company developing high-protein potato varieties, today announced a strategic shift to focus on the snack industry.
Read ReleaseSpanish Agrifoodtech startup Néboda has closed a €1.84 million seed funding round to consolidate its pre-industrial vertical farming model. This capital injection will enable the company to validate key business metrics and establish commercial agreements with major fresh produce distributors across the Iberian Peninsula.
Read ReleaseToday marks the official debut of Nexture, the holding company representing the next stage in the growth trajectory of the Ingredient-Tech Platform, an integrated platform combining the industrial and technological expertise of CSM Ingredients Group and Italcanditi Group, both being indirectly owned by Investindustrial.
Read ReleaseAlgocell, an Israel-based deep-tech startup, closed a USD 2.8 million pre-seed round. The investment was led by Good Company VC (GCVC) and includes a non-dilutive grant from the Israel Innovation Authority together with several sector-focused angel investors.
Read ReleaseFood Matters Live, the UK’s premier event connecting the food and nutrition ingredients industry with the innovators shaping the future of food and drink, will return to Central London on 3–4 June 2026.
Read ReleaseGlobal agrifoodtech accelerator Eatable Adventures has announced the five startups selected for the first edition of Raíces, an ambitious program that bridges the innovation ecosystems of Spain and Latin America. The initiative aims to scale the most disruptive agrifood solutions from the Spanish-speaking world to the global stage.
Read ReleaseEIT Food RisingFoodStars, Europe’s premier scale-up programme for agrifoodtech ventures co-funded by the European Union, today announces its 2025 cohort.
Read ReleaseJoyn Foods (formerly Mush Foods) made waves at this year’s National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show with the debut of its 50CUT ingredient — a proprietary mushroom mycelium blend that won the prestigious 2025 FABI Favorite Award for its culinary innovation and sustainability impact.
Read ReleaseFood Matters Live has unveiled the full programme for its inaugural continental Europe event, set to take place 23–24 September 2025 at the Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre.
Read ReleaseThis collaboration marks the first deployment of Enifer’s proprietary fermentation technology in South America and the first use of corn ethanol side streams to produce a combined 500 tonnes annually of PEKILO®Pet and PEKILO®Aqua mycoproteins for pet food and feed.
Read ReleaseFor the first time, agricultural innovation may align with both the economics of venture capital and the urgency of supply disruption
Read ArticleHandtmann Processing, a leading market and technology pioneer in meat and alternative protein processing at IFFA 2025, draws a positive conclusion from the event.
Read ReleaseEpic Angels, the world’s largest all-female investment collective, has announced its investment in Opo Bio, a New Zealand based BioTech startup that is creating the gold standard for cell line manufacturing.
Read ReleaseA ground-breaking research initiative has identified a suite of New Zealand microalgae strains with naturally high protein content—offering significant potential for the future of high-value, sustainable nutrition and exports across Asia Pacific.
Read ReleaseMalak Al Tawouk, one of the region’s leading and most recognized fast-casual restaurant brands, has partnered with UAE-based Switch Foods to launch a new line of 100% plant-based chicken menu items, headlined by the region’s first plant-based Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, alongside a Mexican Chicken Salad and a Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl.
Read ReleaseExiting a company is a milestone—but for mission-driven founders, it’s also a chance to rethink how they create change
Read ArticleBalletic, a food tech company designing the future of nutrition, has launched Balletic Nova—a performance-first protein system built to do what no protein has done before: deliver complete, muscle-activating nutrition in real food formats—without compromise.
Read ReleaseMicroHarvest just released results from its latest pet palatability trials. The results? Both cats and small dogs overwhelmingly chose food made with MicroHarvest’s MPX microbial protein over standard kibble.
Read ReleaseSpain takes a major step toward shaping the future of global food systems with the launch of the Agrifoodtech Sandbox, a pioneering initiative designed to accelerate innovation in the agrifood sector. Managed by EATEX Food Innovation Hub by CNTA (National Centre for Food Technology and Safety), the sandbox offers companies a controlled, forward-looking environment to test breakthrough technologies, products, and services operating at the edge of regulatory frameworks.
Read ReleaseCrespel & Deiters Group Food USA has introduced Lory Stab, a stabilizing compound that serves as a replacement for eggs and dairy in baked goods. This innovative new solution offers manufacturers a cost-effective, high-quality alternative to eggs that doesn’t compromise on taste and texture.
Read ReleaseNutrition from Water (NXW), the New Zealand-born company pioneering affordable nutrition solutions from water, announced the signing of two strategic Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) that will enable the global launch of its innovative product range, Marine Whey.
Read ReleaseTiba Tempeh has announced the launch of a new Smoky Tempeh Block (RSP £3.00/220g). The bold and flavourful new addition to its tempeh range is infused with a smoky marinade and can be sliced, diced or grated to bring a delicious smoky flavour to stir-fries, pastas, sandwiches and more. The product will debut in Ocado on the 18th April and Waitrose and Sainsbury’s at the end of April.
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