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Betting on the next harvest: Why agtech’s moment may finally have arrived
For the first time, agricultural innovation may align with both the economics of venture capital and the urgency of supply disruption
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newswireNutrition from Water (NXW)|
New Zealand Startup Discovers High-Protein Microalgae Strains Suitable for Asia Pacific Nutritional Needs
A 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 ReleasenewswireBalletic Foods|
Balletic Launches First Precision-Engineered Protein System for Performance Nutrition
Balletic, 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 ReleasenewswireMicroHarvest|
MicroHarvest Protein Demonstrates Clear Palatability Edge in Pet Trials
MicroHarvest 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.
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The case for cultured meat has changed
In just four years, leading companies in the cultured meat sector have driven core production costs dramatically below what the Humbird TEA—and its surrounding media coverage—deemed possible.
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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.
Read ReleasenewswireNutrition from Water (NXW)|
Nutrition from Water (NXW) Signs Two Joint Development Agreements to Launch Marine Whey Globally
Nutrition 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 ReleasenewswireGalactic|
Galactic Appoints Laurent Guérindon as New CEO
Galactic, 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.
Read ReleasenewswireModern Agriculture Foundation|
Modern Agriculture Foundation Launches Global Call for Nominations: Leading Women in Foodtech 2025
The 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.
Read ReleasenewswireCellX|
CellX Achieves GRAS Status for Morel Mushroom Mycelium, Launches High-Protein Mycelium Snacks Under B2C Brand Mourish
CellX 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.
Read ReleasenewswireMelt&Marble|
Veteran Industrial Biotech Leader Joins Melt&Marble as First-Ever CTO
Melt&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.
Read ReleasenewswireEnifer|
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.
Read ReleasenewswireLever VC|
Lever VC Passes First Close of its Fund II, Secures Initial $50 Million USD for Food and AgTech Investments
Lever 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.
Read ReleasenewswireMelt&Marble|
Melt&Marble and Valio to Develop Next-Gen Food Products
Melt&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.
Read ReleasenewswireYeastup AG|
Yeastup Secures CHF 8.9M in Series A and Launches Innovative Production Site
The 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.
Read ReleasenewswireCultivate Tomorrow|
Nucleate Cultivate Opens Applications for 2025 Cultivate Tomorrow Food-Tech Hackathon
Following 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.
Read ReleasenewswireMycoTechnology|
MycoTechnology names Jordi Ferre as Chief Executive Officer
MycoTechnology, 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.
Read ReleasenewswireEatable Adventures|
Spanish Agri-Food-Tech Ecosystem Secures €179 Million in 2024 Investments
Eatable 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.
Read ReleasenewswireModern Agriculture Foundation|
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.
Read ReleasenewswireInforma Markets|
Winners of 2024 Fi Europe Innovation Awards and Startup Challenge Crowned
On 19 November the food industry celebrated its innovators and change makers at a glittering awards ceremony in Frankfurt during Fi Europe. 9 companies picked up accolades in the hotly contested 2024 Fi Europe Innovation Awards, in recognition of their contributions to driving positive change in the F&B industry. Earlier in the day, the 5 winners of the Startup Challenge were revealed at the Innovation Hub.
Read ReleasenewswireHydrosome Labs|
Hydrosome Labs Announces Promising Microbiome Results From Pre-Clinical Trial of Ultrafine Bubbles
Hydrosome Labs, a Chicago-based biotechnology company, today announced results from a pre-clinical trial on Hydrosome H2O—its unique technology that leverages ultrafine bubbles to enhance the delivery of active ingredients to cells.
Read ReleasenewswireEatable Adventures|
Pascual Innoventures invests over $2 million in future food research through Mylkcubator Program
Pascual 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.
Read ReleasenewswireCellular Agriculture Australia|
New report calls for cellular agriculture industry alignment on impact claims and metrics
A new report by Cellular Agriculture Australia (CAA) highlights key considerations for cellular agriculture companies regarding the measurement, reporting, and communication of impact, stressing the need for more robust claims to future-proof the industry.
Read ReleasenewswireMISTA|
Biomass Fermentation Chosen as Central Focus of MISTA’s Second Annual Growth Hack
Unique collaboration brings together 14 food-tech start-ups and 8 leading global food companies to innovate and co-create for the future of food
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