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High Time Foods secures $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate ambient plant-based protein solutions
India-based start-up High Time Foods has secured $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate the roll-out of its non-refrigerated plant-based protein solutions.

Tesco likely to miss 300% sales growth target for meat alternatives as consumers seek plant-based whole foods
Tesco has confirmed it is ‘highly unlikely’ to meet its previously announced target of achieving a 300% sales increase within its plant-based meat alternative ranges by December 2025.

Beyond Meat secures $100m financing despite challenging Q1 results
Plant-based meat producer Beyond Meat has secured a $100 million financing facility from Unprocessed Foods, an affiliate of the Ahimsa Foundation.
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Sun Chemical launches sustainable smart farming facility for spirulina production
Sun Chemical has unveiled a new edible algae cultivation facility in California, US, operated by its subsidiary Earthrise Nutritionals.
Bolder Foods exits the plant-based market due to funding challenges
In a recent LinkedIn post, Bolder Foods' co-founder and CEO Ilana Taub announced that the company has officially ceased operations.
Phytolon and Ginkgo Bioworks announce natural food colour production milestone
Phytolon and Ginkgo Bioworks have announced the successful completion of the second development milestone in their multi-product collaboration to produce natural food colours.