Formo receives €35m in funding from EIB to expand animal-free cheese production
German food-tech start-up Formo has received a €35m loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Good Food Institute reinforces commitment to protein innovation in 2025
The Good Food Institute (GFI) has outlined its ongoing commitment to advancing protein innovation in the CEO's latest website blog post.
New research transforms vegetables into sustainable cultured meat scaffolds
A new study published in Nature Communications highlights the use of autoclaved vegetables as scaffolds for muscle and adipose cell growth.
PoLoPo advances molecular farming with large-scale cultivation of protein-producing potatoes
PoLoPo is advancing molecular farming with its large-scale cultivation of potatoes that are designed to produce high levels of protein.
Next-gen farming
As the need for sustainable food sources grows, molecular farming and plant cell cultivation emerge with potential to redefine the F&B space
Researchers develop protein-based, plant-derived sweetener that is 10,000 times sweeter than sugar
Researchers have developed a protein-based sweetener claimed to be around 10,000 times sweeter than sugar, using microbial fermentation.
Celleste Bio closes $4.5m seed round to scale cell-cultured cocoa production
Celleste Bio has closed a $4.5m round led by Supply Change Capital, with participation from Mondelēz International's SnackFutures Ventures.
The Cultured Hub opens biotech facility in Switzerland
A joint venture between Migros, Givaudan and Bühler, The Cultured Hub opened its doors yesterday (3 December) in Kemptthal, Switzerland.
The Every Company awarded $2m from US Department of Defense to support US biomanufacturing capabilities
The Every Company has been awarded $2m from the US Department of Defense to explore US-based manufacturing.
TurtleTree partners with Mad Foods to enhance oat milk coffee line
TurtleTree has partnered with Mad Foods to enhance the brand’s oat milk coffee beverages with precision-fermented lactoferrin.
Steakholder Foods signs six LOIs with global partners
Steakholder Foods has signed six Letters of Intent (LOIs) with international companies.
Opinion: Can COP29 be a catalyst for scaling the cultivated meat industry?
As COP 29 unfolds, Che Connon, MD of BSF Enterprise and CEO of 3D Bio Tissues, sees a pivotal moment for cultivated meat to secure support.
PoLoPo partners with CSM Ingredients to bring egg protein to baking market
Molecular farming firm PoLoPo has has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CSM Ingredients to bring its ovalbumin to the baking market.
Revo Foods and Paleo announce €2.2m partnership to level up salmon alternatives
Revo Foods and Paleo have announced a new partnership to develop plant-based salmon alternatives containing precision-fermented myoglobin.
Plant-based
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