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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.
CSM 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.
GNT 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.
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.
BioCraft 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.
PoLoPo, 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.
Nutrition 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.
The 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.
While 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.
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.
ORF Genetics and the South Korean innovation company Cellmeat presented cultivated shellfish meat at the Iceland Ocean Cluster, marking the first time it has been showcased outside of Asia.
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.
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.
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.
PoLoPo, 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.
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.
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.
The 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.
Most 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.
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.
Burcon 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.
EXBERRY color supplier GNT has officially launched an independent investment firm to accelerate innovation and boost sustainability at every stage of the value chain.
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.
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.