newswireEnifer|
Enifer submits PEKILO mycoprotein for FDA GRAS review
Finnish biotech firm Enifer has filed for FDA GRAS review of its PEKILO mycoprotein, targeting U.S. food manufacturer partnerships.
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newswireMelt&Marble|
Sweden's Melt&Marble Secures GRAS Status for Fermented Fat, Opening US Market
Melt&Marble's fermented fat ingredient MeltyMarble achieves self-affirmed GRAS status, enabling US commercialization across food categories.
Read ReleasenewswireJoyn Foods|
Blended Beef-Mushroom Product Wins 96% Student Approval, Secures Statewide School Purchasing in South Carolina
Joyn Foods' beef-mushroom blend 50Cut earns 96% student approval and statewide school purchasing access in South Carolina.
Read ReleasenewswireBayou Best Foods|
Bayou Best Foods Expands Nationwide Availability of Plant-Based Shrimp Through Leading U.S. Foodservice Distributors
Bayou Best Foods, a provider of plant-based seafood with authentic taste and texture, has announced that its shrimp is now available nationwide through the leading U.S. foodservice distributors. The shrimp can be ordered through Sysco, US Foods, and Performance Food Group, enabling restaurants, universities, hotels, healthcare groups, and other operators to access the product through their existing distributor relationships.
Read ReleasenewswireSynonym|
Brenntag Specialties, Synonym Launch “Better with Bio” Program Accelerating Bioproducts to Market
Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, and Synonym, the production platform for biomaterials, have announced a strategic collaboration to fast-track bioproducts to the global market. The partnership will offer end-to-end solutions to brands looking to integrate next-generation ingredients and formulations.
Read ReleasenewswireBurcon NutraScience|
Burcon Pea and Sunflower Proteins Outperform in Plant-based Cheese Study
Burcon NutraScience Corporation is pleased to announce that a study conducted by the University of Guelph has shown Burcon’s Peazazz C pea protein and Solatein sunflower protein significantly outperform a leading competitor’s pea protein in a plant-based cheese application—a multi-billion-dollar market projected to grow at double-digit rates.
Read ReleasenewswireGivaudan|
Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing Breaks Ground on New Production Facility Near Cincinnati, Ohio
Investment of CHF 187 million highlights Givaudan’s continued commitment to strengthening its operational presence in the United States
Read ReleasenewswireBurcon NutraScience|
Burcon Achieves First Commercial Sales of High-Purity Canola Protein
Burcon NutraScience Corporation (“Burcon” or the “Company”) (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF), a global technology leader in plant-based protein innovation, is proud to announce the first commercial sales of Puratein®C, a 90%+ high-purity canola protein isolate, designed to meet the growing demand for clean-label, nutritionally complete plant proteins.
Read ReleasenewswireFuture-Proof Group Media|
Future-Proof Group Media (FPG Media) Welcomes Cultured Meat Symposium to Expand Global Platform
Future-Proof Group Media adds the Cultured Meat Symposium (CMS), the world’s longest-running cultivated meat conference, to its global portfolio
Read ReleasenewswireEnifer|
Finnish Startup Enifer Secures Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Fungi-Based Protein Ingredient, Paving Way to FDA Review
Enifer, a Finnish biotech company pioneering sustainable protein ingredients, has achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for its flagship mycoprotein ingredient, PEKILO, following an independent expert panel review for use in U.S. food applications. A key step toward FDA-reviewed GRAS status, the milestone opens the door to partnerships with U.S. food manufacturers.
Read ReleasenewswireMycoTechnology|
MycoTechnology Appoints Dr. Robert Scott to Board of Directors
The MycoTechnology Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Robert Scott as a member of the board.
Read ReleasenewswireBurcon NutraScience|
Burcon Achieves First Commercial Production of Fava Protein and Officially Launches FavaPro 90%+ Pure Plant Protein
Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a global technology leader in plant-based protein innovation, is pleased to announce the successful commercial production and official launch of FavaPro, its 90%+ high-purity fava protein isolate.
Read ReleasenewswireBurcon NutraScience|
Burcon Showcased High-Purity Plant Proteins and Functional Applications at 2025 IFT FIRST Expo
Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a global technology leader in plant-based protein innovation, showcased its expanding portfolio of high-purity protein ingredients at the 2025 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Exposition (IFT FIRST), held July 13–16 recently in Chicago.
Read ReleasenewswireJoyn Foods|
Joyn Foods’ 50CUT Ingredient Wins FABI Favorite Award, Debuts at NRA Show as a Breakthrough in Blended Meat
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.
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 ReleasenewswireCrespel & Deiters Group|
The Future of Baking: A Smart Solution to Overcome the Egg Shortage
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.
Read ReleasenewswireMycoTechnology|
MycoTechnology’s ClearHT Natural Flavor Modifier Achieves FEMA GRAS Status
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.
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 ReleasenewswireNutrition from Water (NXW)|
Nutrition from Water (NXW) Launches Marine Whey Golden 35 at Future Food Tech in San Francisco
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.
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 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 ReleasenewswireBurcon NutraScience|
Burcon Collaborates with Puratos to Pioneer New Canola Protein Applications
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.
Read ReleasenewswireFuture Food-Tech|
Future Food-Tech and Puratos Launch Gut Health Innovation Challenge
Future Food-Tech has partnered with Puratos, a global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients and services, to run an exclusive Innovation Challenge at the summit in San Francisco on March 13-14, 2025.
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