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Finnish Startup Enifer Secures Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Fungi-Based Protein Ingredient, Paving Way to FDA Review
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Finnish Startup Enifer Secures Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Fungi-Based Protein Ingredient, Paving Way to FDA Review

Enifer, a Finnish biotech company pioneering sustainable protein ingredients, has achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for its flagship mycoprotein ingredient, PEKILO, following an independent expert panel review for use in U.S. food applications. A key step toward FDA-reviewed GRAS status, the milestone opens the door to partnerships with U.S. food manufacturers.

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Spain Drives Global Food Innovation with Launch of Agrifoodtech Sandbox
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Spain Drives Global Food Innovation with Launch of Agrifoodtech Sandbox

Spain 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.

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New Study: Enifer’s PEKILO Pet Mycoprotein 7X More Carbon Efficient Than Soy Protein
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New Study: Enifer’s PEKILO Pet Mycoprotein 7X More Carbon Efficient Than Soy Protein

Finnish biotech company Enifer has released the results of its latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), determining the Carbon Footprint (CFP) of its proprietary mycoprotein ingredient, PEKILO®Pet. The study reinforces Enifer’s commitment to sustainability, revealing that PEKILO®Pet has an impressively low CFP, significantly lower than many common pet food ingredients.

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Women in FoodTech Leadership Program Tackles Gender Gaps in Alternative Protein Industry
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Women in FoodTech Leadership Program Tackles Gender Gaps in Alternative Protein Industry

As the global alternative protein sector continues its rapid growth, one crucial issue demands attention: the gender gap. The Women Leading FoodTech Leadership Program, backed by the Israel Innovation Authority, is stepping up to address this disparity by empowering women with the skills, networks, and leadership training needed to shape the future of FoodTech.

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New Study Shows Fungal Protein Highly Digestible for Dogs, Improves Gut Health
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New Study Shows Fungal Protein Highly Digestible for Dogs, Improves Gut Health

A new study by the Research Laboratory in Canine Nutrition (LENUCAN) at the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) in Brazil has found that Enifer’s PEKILO®Pet mycoprotein ingredient enhances dog health by increasing the prevalence of potentially probiotic bacterial genera and decreasing the prevalence of bacterial genera associated with certain cancers, as well as increasing the production of short-chain fatty acids

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