newswireSep 10, 2025SaveFinnish Startup Enifer Secures Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Fungi-Based Protein Ingredient, Paving Way to FDA ReviewEnifer, 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.
newswireSep 10, 2025SaveNosh.bio Launches Koji-Based Hybrid Beef Mince in FoodserviceNosh.bio, a Berlin-based startup developing clean label protein from non-GMO fungi, is launching Koji-based hybrid mince in collaboration with the foodservice sector.
newswireAug 26, 2025SaveMycoTechnology Appoints Dr. Robert Scott to Board of DirectorsThe MycoTechnology Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Robert Scott as a member of the board.
newswireJun 19, 2025SaveFive Startups Set to Transform Agrifood Innovation Across Spain and Latin AmericaGlobal 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.
newswireJun 18, 2025SaveRisingFoodStars Reveals AgriFoodTech Scaleups to Confront EU’s Rising Food Prices and Climate CrisisEIT Food RisingFoodStars, Europe’s premier scale-up programme for agrifoodtech ventures co-funded by the European Union, today announces its 2025 cohort.
newswireJun 13, 2025SaveJoyn Foods’ 50CUT Ingredient Wins FABI Favorite Award, Debuts at NRA Show as a Breakthrough in Blended MeatJoyn 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.
newswireJun 3, 2025SaveFood Matters Live: Rotterdam Programme AnnouncedFood 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.
newswireJun 3, 2025SaveEnifer and FS Announce Partnership to Produce PEKILO Pet and Aqua Mycoproteins in Brazil From Corn Ethanol Side StreamsThis 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.
newswireApr 14, 2025SaveSpain Drives Global Food Innovation with Launch of Agrifoodtech SandboxSpain 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.
newswireApr 9, 2025SaveTiba Tempeh Launches New Smoky Block and Lands in WaitroseTiba 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.
newswireApr 5, 2025SaveModern Agriculture Foundation Launches Global Call for Nominations: Leading Women in Foodtech 2025The Modern Agriculture Foundation (MAF) proudly launches the third annual "Leading Women in Foodtech 2025" recognition program – an esteemed international honor awarded to inspiring women making a tangible impact on the future of the global food industry.
newswireApr 3, 2025SaveCellX Achieves GRAS Status for Morel Mushroom Mycelium, Launches High-Protein Mycelium Snacks Under B2C Brand MourishCellX is thrilled to announce that it has officially obtained self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status according to US FDA regulations for its morel mushroom mycelium ingredient.
newswireFeb 27, 2025SaveNew Study: Enifer’s PEKILO Pet Mycoprotein 7X More Carbon Efficient Than Soy ProteinFinnish 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.
newswireJan 30, 2025SaveLever VC Passes First Close of its Fund II, Secures Initial $50 Million USD for Food and AgTech InvestmentsLever VC announced this week that it has passed the first close of its Fund II and raised an initial $50 million USD for early-stage investments into promising companies across the global Food and AgTech ecosystem.
newswireDec 10, 2024SaveMycoTechnology names Jordi Ferre as Chief Executive OfficerMycoTechnology, Inc. has appointed Jordi Ferre as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 02, 2025. Ranjan Patnaik, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, who has been acting as interim CEO, will continue to serve as MycoTechnology’s CTO.
newswireNov 28, 2024SaveSpanish Agri-Food-Tech Ecosystem Secures €179 Million in 2024 InvestmentsEatable Adventures has unveiled the results of its annual report, "The State of Agrifoodtech in Spain 2024". This comprehensive analysis examines the characteristics and evolution of this ever-changing sector, which, despite global economic uncertainty, continues to stand out for its innovation and collaborative spirit.
newswireNov 22, 2024SaveWomen in FoodTech Leadership Program Tackles Gender Gaps in Alternative Protein IndustryAs 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.
newswireOct 31, 2024SaveEnifer seeks Novel Food approval for PEKILOFinnish biotech scaleup Enifer is the first Nordic company to apply for Novel Food approval for a mycoprotein ingredient. With its new production facility, set to be completed in 2025, Enifer will produce 3,000 tons of mycoprotein annually.
newswireOct 17, 2024SaveNew Study Shows Fungal Protein Highly Digestible for Dogs, Improves Gut HealthA 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
newswireSep 26, 2024SavePascual Innoventures invests over $2 million in future food research through Mylkcubator ProgramPascual Innoventures, Pascual's corporate venturing arm, continues to advance research into the future of food, increasing its investment to over $2 million across the first three editions of Mylkcubator, a pioneering program focused on fostering innovation projects in the food sector.
newswireSep 12, 2024SaveBiomass Fermentation Chosen as Central Focus of MISTA’s Second Annual Growth HackUnique collaboration brings together 14 food-tech start-ups and 8 leading global food companies to innovate and co-create for the future of food
newswireSep 12, 2024SaveEatable Adventures Unveils "The Future of Dairy" ReportNew report reveals the technological innovations and the pivotal role of Open Innovation in reshaping the global dairy industry.
newswireAug 30, 2024SaveNosh.bio Partners with Leading European Meat Producer to Launch World’s First Single-Ingredient Meat AnalogNosh.bio, a pioneering B2B food tech startup specialising in fermented fungi-based ingredients, has announced a groundbreaking commercial partnership with the zur Mühlen Group (ZMG), one of Europe’s largest sausage producers
newswireMay 23, 2024SaveEnifer Secures €36M to Solve World’s Protein Needs with Proprietary MycoproteinFinnish mycoprotein company Enifer has today announced the completion of a funding package that enables it to start constructing a unique food-grade mycoprotein factory in Kirkkonummi, Finland.
