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FoodYoung Labs acquires bee-free honey pioneer MeliBio
Swiss food innovation company FoodYoung Labs has acquired California-based MeliBio, the start-up behind what is claimed to be the world’s first animal-free honey, Mellody.
TurtleTree receives US FDA ‘No Questions’ letter for animal-free lactoferrin
TurtleTree has received a ‘No Questions’ letter from the US Food and Drug Administration, validating the safety of its precision-fermented lactoferrin ingredient for use in food.
Thai animal-free dairy start-up Muu celebrates funding milestone
Muu, an animal-free dairy start-up based in Bangkok, Thailand, has secured strategic investment from A2D Ventures, Leave a Nest Japan and several other firms.
Report: European alternative protein investment hits $509m, but sector remains immature
In a year marked by significant growth, European alternative protein companies attracted nearly $509 million (€470 million) in investment during 2024, reflecting a 23% increase from the previous year.
Liberation Labs partners with NEOM to establish precision fermentation facility in Saudi Arabia
Liberation Labs, a biomanufacturing scale-up backed by Agronomics, has announced a strategic partnership with the NEOM Investment Fund (NIF).
Intake secures $9.2m to propel precision fermentation innovations
South Korea-based food-tech start-up Intake has closed a Series C funding round, securing $9.2m from a consortium of seven investors.
PoLoPo completes plans for pilot production plant
Molecular farming company PoLoPo has completed the design phase for its first pilot production facility.
FAO publishes new report on precision fermentation and food safety
The report explores the transformative potential of precision fermentation in food production while addressing food safety considerations.
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