newswireApr 8, 2025SaveMycoTechnology’s ClearHT Natural Flavor Modifier Achieves FEMA GRAS StatusMycoTechnology, Inc., has announced that its new ClearHT™ natural flavor has received Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for use as a flavor with modifying properties (FMP) in multiple food and beverage categories.
newswireApr 8, 2025SavePoLoPo Completes Plans for Pilot Production Plant for Functional Protein ExtractionPoLoPo, a molecular farming pioneer, today, announced final plans for a pilot-scale production plant to process its transgenic high-protein potatoes and manufacture its protein powders following a five-ton successful harvest. PoLoPo is the first company in the world to grow such a crop at scale.
newswireApr 7, 2025SaveGalactic Appoints Laurent Guérindon as New CEOGalactic, a world leader in antimicrobials, lactic acid and its derivatives, announces the appointment of Laurent Guérindon as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2025. He succeeds Frédéric van Gansberghe, the company’s founder, who will remain Chairman of the Board.
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.
newswireApr 2, 2025SaveCSM Ingredients Launches Egg ‘N Easy Plus: The New Benchmark in Egg Reduction SolutionsCSM Ingredients group proudly launches Egg ‘n Easy Plus, an advanced egg reduction solution designed for cakes, muffins, and brioches. Building on the success of the Egg ’n Easy line, this latest formulation offers even greater flexibility and cost-efficiency, while ensuring high performance and quality.
newswireApr 2, 2025SaveGNT Advances CO₂ Reduction Goals in Latest Sustainability ReportGNT has passed the halfway mark in its mission to reduce carbon intensity at its EXBERRY color factories by 50% over the course of the current decade. Based on volume of product sold, GNT cut carbon emissions at its production sites in the Netherlands, Germany, and United States by 26% between 2020 and 2024.
newswireMar 27, 2025SaveVeteran Industrial Biotech Leader Joins Melt&Marble as First-Ever CTOMelt&Marble, a manufacturer of precision-fermented designer fats, has hired its first ever CTO. Tue Hodal, an industrial biotech veteran with decades of experience brings extensive knowledge of large scale manufacturing to guide the company as it scales to commercial production.
newswireMar 25, 2025SaveBioCraft Receives Registration to Sell Cell-Cultured Pet Food Ingredients in EuropeBioCraft Pet Nutrition, the first biotech company to develop animal cell-cultured ingredients for the pet food market, announced today it has received registration from the Austrian authorities to use Category 3 Animal Byproducts (ABP) in the European Union, enabling it to begin selling ingredients to EU pet food producers.
newswireMar 18, 2025SavePoLoPo Increases Lab-Scale Sample Production to Supply Hundreds of Grams per Month of Functional Proteins, Successfully Completes First Outdoor FieldPoLoPo, a molecular farming pioneer, today announced it has increased its capacity to produce samples for food industry partners with new, larger-scale lab equipment following its first successful outdoor field cultivation of protein-packed potatoes.
newswireMar 12, 2025SaveNutrition from Water (NXW) Launches Marine Whey Golden 35 at Future Food Tech in San FranciscoNutrition from Water (NXW) is set to unveil its latest product, Marine Whey Golden 35 (MWG35), at Future Food Tech (FFT) in San Francisco this week.
newswireMar 10, 2025SaveNew SDG indicator on Minimum Dietary Diversity adopted by UN Statistical CommissionThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has assumed joint custodianship with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) of a new Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicator regarding Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD). This indicator captures a crucial aspect previously lacking in tracking progress toward ending malnutrition and achieving SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and the broader 2030 Agenda.
newswireMar 6, 2025SaveThe Evolution of AgriFoodTech in Italy: Growth in Startups Amid Investment DeclineWhile investment levels have dropped by 38% compared to 2023, the number of startups continues to rise, signaling resilience and potential for innovation. These are the key findings from the latest Italian Report The State of Foodtech in Italy, compiled by Eatable Adventures for the Verona Agrifood Innovation Hub.
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.
newswireJan 30, 2025SaveMelt&Marble and Valio to Develop Next-Gen Food ProductsMelt&Marble, a leader in precision fermentation-based fats, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Valio, a leading innovator and biggest food and dairy company in Finland.
newswireDec 16, 2024SaveYeastup Secures CHF 8.9M in Series A and Launches Innovative Production SiteThe funding of CHF 8.9M enables the company to establish a large-scale production site in Switzerland with the capacity to upcycle over 20,000 tons of brewers’ spent yeast annually.
newswireDec 16, 2024SavePoLoPo Scales to Field Cultivation of Protein-Producing Potato PlantsPoLoPo, a molecular farming pioneer, today announced it has moved beyond greenhouse scale and begun planting its genetically modified potatoes in fields, the first wide cultivation of plants derived from PoLoPo’s proprietary metabolic engineering techniques. PoLoPo’s potato plants manufacture and store high levels of protein in their tubers, which will be extracted and dried to produce functional protein powder.
newswireDec 12, 2024SaveNucleate Cultivate Opens Applications for 2025 Cultivate Tomorrow Food-Tech HackathonFollowing the success of three previous editions, the Cultivate Tomorrow Hackathon invites undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to join its fourth cohort. This year’s six-week program will commence on January 31 and conclude on March 14, culminating in Demo Day on March 22.
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.
newswireDec 9, 2024SavePlant Protein Sector Shows Resilience Amid Rising Costs, Labour Challenges, and Shifting Investment Drivers: Q4 2024 Industry Survey ResultsThe global plant protein sector experienced increased production activity in Q3, accompanied by growth in orders and a 70% median level of capacity utilisation in early Q4. The latest figures were released today as part of an industry reporting and intelligence framework, funded by the European Union and hosted by Netherlands-based Bridge2Food Research. Full details for this data period have been published in an open-access data dashboard accompanying this release summary.
newswireDec 4, 2024SaveUse of AI should be declared on food and beverage labels, say consumersMost consumers believe that food and beverage manufacturers should declare if a product has been made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), new research shows.
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 25, 2024SaveBurcon Collaborates with Puratos to Pioneer New Canola Protein ApplicationsBurcon NutraScience Corporation announces that it is partnering with Puratos, an internationally renowned provider of innovative bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients and services with over US$3.1 billion in net sales. As consumers increasingly seek healthier, sustainable food options, canola protein stands out as a promising alternative to egg protein due to its neutral flavor, functional versatility and high nutritional value.
