newswireJul 1, 2025SaveFunding Update from Algocell: $2.8M Pre-Seed to Accelerate AI Digital Twins for Bioprocess OptimizationAlgocell, 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.
newswireJun 25, 2025SaveFood Matters Live Announces 2026 UK Dates, Long-Term Commitment to London’s New International Convention Centre at OlympiaFood 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.
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 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.
articleMay 27, 2025SaveBetting on the next harvest: Why agtech’s moment may finally have arrivedFor the first time, agricultural innovation may align with both the economics of venture capital and the urgency of supply disruption
newswireMay 8, 2025SaveNew Zealand Startup Discovers High-Protein Microalgae Strains Suitable for Asia Pacific Nutritional NeedsA 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.
newswireApr 24, 2025SaveBalletic Launches First Precision-Engineered Protein System for Performance NutritionBalletic, 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.
newswireApr 23, 2025SaveMicroHarvest Protein Demonstrates Clear Palatability Edge in Pet TrialsMicroHarvest 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.
articleApr 22, 2025SaveThe case for cultured meat has changedIn 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.
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 11, 2025SaveNutrition from Water (NXW) Signs Two Joint Development Agreements to Launch Marine Whey GloballyNutrition 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
