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Algocell, 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.
Food 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.
Global 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.
EIT Food RisingFoodStars, Europe’s premier scale-up programme for agrifoodtech ventures co-funded by the European Union, today announces its 2025 cohort.
Joyn 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.
Food 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.
This 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.
The carbon footprint of BioCraft’s animal cell-cultured pet food ingredient is one-twelfth that of beef byproducts commonly used in pet foods
In a landmark moment for the region, Food Ministers have aligned with Food Standards Australian New Zealand (FSANZ) to approve the sale of Vow’s cell-cultured quail. The changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code have now been effected through gazettal.
Handtmann Processing, a leading market and technology pioneer in meat and alternative protein processing at IFFA 2025, draws a positive conclusion from the event.
Epic Angels, the world’s largest all-female investment collective, has announced its investment in Opo Bio, a New Zealand based BioTech startup that is creating the gold standard for cell line manufacturing.
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.
Malak Al Tawouk, one of the region’s leading and most recognized fast-casual restaurant brands, has partnered with UAE-based Switch Foods to launch a new line of 100% plant-based chicken menu items, headlined by the region’s first plant-based Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, alongside a Mexican Chicken Salad and a Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl.
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.
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.
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.
Crespel & Deiters Group Food USA has introduced Lory Stab, a stabilizing compound that serves as a replacement for eggs and dairy in baked goods. This innovative new solution offers manufacturers a cost-effective, high-quality alternative to eggs that doesn’t compromise on taste and texture.
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.
Tiba 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.
MycoTechnology, 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.
PoLoPo, 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.
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.
BioCraft Pet Nutrition, the first biotech company to develop animal cell-cultured ingredients for the pet food market, and Prefera Petfood, a specialist in premium natural wet pet food production, today announced a partnership to commercialize a hypoallergenic, nutritionally complete cat food made almost entirely from cell-cultured mouse.
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.