alternative proteins
Why precision fermentation is enabling plant-based, not competing with it
Precision fermentation is often framed as a competitor to plant-based food, but the reality may be far more collaborative. CPI's Suzanne Robb explores how fermentation could enable the next phase of alternative protein growth.
NS/TX Industries raises $10.5m to scale alt-protein platform
Canadian food-tech company NS/TX has raised $10.5 million in funding to further scale its alternative protein manufacturing platform.
Leaft Foods builds on Lacto Japan partnership with new investment
New Zealand-based Leaft Foods has received an investment from Japanese dairy group Lacto Japan, supporting the commercialisation of protein products made from its leaf protein ingredient.
New Planta protein powder with Solein air protein launched in US
A new protein powder, containing Solar Foods’ Solein ‘air protein’ ingredient, is launching in the US under Ambrosia Collective’s brand Planta.
Revo Foods expands into plant-based chicken category with El Pollo
Austrian food-tech start-up Revo Foods has expanded its portfolio of mycoprotein innovations with the launch of El Pollo – a chicken-style fillet.
Infinite Roots acquires Bosque Foods
Fungi start-ups Infinite Roots and Bosque Foods have joined forces under one roof, with Bosque announcing its acquisition by Infinite Roots last week.
Green Boy bets on leaf protein with investment in start-up Fudi Protein
Green Boy Group has led an early-stage investment in Fudi Protein, a US-based start-up producing alt-protein ingredients from alfalfa.
Alt-proteins on the up: What's trending?
The alternative proteins market – encompassing cultivated meat, plant-based and fermented proteins – was projected to be worth over $20 billion in 2025. Here, we examine some of the animal-free alt-proteins poised for growth.
Planetary raises $28m to scale global fermentation platform
Swiss food-tech start-up Planetary has successfully raised around $28 million to support the growth of its global fermentation platform.
Solar Foods secures US patent for Solein production process
Solar Foods has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering the production process of its protein ingredient Solein.
Enifer advances US market entry with FDA GRAS notification for Pekilo Mycoprotein
Enifer has submitted a GRAS dossier for its Pekilo ingredient.
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