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Ingredients
Research study unlocks new functional F&B potential through Xampla’s microencapsulation technology
Research study unlocks new functional F&B potential through Xampla’s microencapsulation technology

A new peer-reviewed study has shown how bio-based materials start-up Xampla’s novel plant protein microcapsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through simulated digestion, through to the intestinal phase.

Research & development
TurtleTree receives US FDA ‘No Questions’ letter for animal-free lactoferrin
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.

Ingredients
High Time Foods secures $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate ambient plant-based protein solutions
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.

Funding & investments
Sun Chemical launches sustainable smart farming facility for spirulina production
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.

Manufacturing
Phytolon and Ginkgo Bioworks announce natural food colour production milestone
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.

Partnerships
Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak partner to optimise alternative casein production
Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak partner to optimise alternative casein production

French precision fermentation dairy specialist Standing Ovation has today announced a strategic partnership with Tetra Pak.

Partnerships
This unveils new plant-based protein format, This Is Super Superfood, championing whole food ingredients
This unveils new plant-based protein format, This Is Super Superfood, championing whole food ingredients

UK plant-based brand This has unveiled a brand-new product line, This Is Super Superfood, made with fava bean protein, seeds and vegetables.

New products
Perfect Day sued over ‘misleading’ marketing of animal-free dairy
Perfect Day sued over ‘misleading’ marketing of animal-free dairy

Precision fermentation specialist Perfect Day is facing a lawsuit filed by the GMO/Toxin Free USA and the Organic Consumers Association.

Marketing
Kääpä Biotech secures €900,000 investment from PeakBridge to meet rising functional mushroom demand
Kääpä Biotech secures €900,000 investment from PeakBridge to meet rising functional mushroom demand

Kääpä Biotech, a Finnish start-up that develops functional mushroom products, has secured a €900,000 strategic investment from global agri-food venture capital firm PeakBridge.

Funding & investments
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