food-tech
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.
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.
Sun Bear Biofuture completes first production run at £25k pilot plant
Sustainable fats and oils start-up Sun Bear Biofuture has completed its first successful production run at less than 10% of the industry’s average set-up cost.
Phytolon raises $23.6m Series B to scale fermentation-based natural food colours in US
Food-tech company Phytolon has secured $23.6 million in Series B financing to accelerate the commercialisation of its fermentation-derived natural food colours in the US.
Cargill and Voyage Foods launch cocoa-free 'NextCoa' alternative in North America
Cargill and Voyage Foods are bringing cocoa-free confectionery alternative NextCoa to the North American market, launching initially in the United States as manufacturers seek more sustainable and supply-resilient ingredient solutions.
Transforming waste into opportunities: Upcycling on the rise
Upcycling has emerged as a golden opportunity for food and beverage manufacturers to embrace circular economy principles, as reducing waste and minimising environmental footprints remain high priorities.
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.
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.
Foreverland raises €6m to support cocoa-free chocolate expansion
Italian food-tech start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative.
Millow appoints new CEO, brings inventor full-time
Millow has appointed Fredrik Öhrn as its new CEO, and has announced that inventor and chief scientific officer, Mohammad J Taherzadeh, will be joining the company full-time.
Israel’s Gavan Technologies names ex-ChickP chief Liat Lachish Levy as CEO
Gavan Technologies has appointed former ChickP chief executive Liat Lachish Levy to lead its next phase of commercial expansion.
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