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M2 Ingredients launches Center of Innovation to accelerate functional mushroom R&D
M2 Ingredients launches Center of Innovation to accelerate functional mushroom R&D

M2 Ingredients, one of the largest vertically integrated functional mushroom grower and ingredient suppliers globally, has announced the launch of the M2 Center of Innovation.

Innovation
WaterJunkie launches mushroom-infused sparkling drinks to tap functional beverage demand
WaterJunkie launches mushroom-infused sparkling drinks to tap functional beverage demand

UK functional beverage brand WaterJunkie has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new range of mushroom-infused sparkling drinks.

New products
Om Mushrooms secures $6.5m to fuel functional mushroom expansion
Om Mushrooms secures $6.5m to fuel functional mushroom expansion

Om Mushrooms, a US-based functional mushroom company, has secured a $6.5 million line of credit from JPalmer Collective.

Ingredients
M2 Ingredients to unveil new functional mushroom R&D lab
M2 Ingredients to unveil new functional mushroom R&D lab

M2 Ingredients, a vertically integrated functional mushroom grower based in California, US, is set to open its brand-new M2 Center of Innovation next month – an advanced R&D lab designed to accelerate functional mushroom product development.

Industries
Functional mushroom start-up Kääpä Biotech secures €9m investment
Functional mushroom start-up Kääpä Biotech secures €9m investment

Kääpä Biotech, a Finnish start-up specialising in functional mushroom ingredients, has successfully secured a €9 million strategic investment.

Ingredients
Soul Kitchen releases clean label instant soup range for modern workplaces
Soul Kitchen releases clean label instant soup range for modern workplaces

Soul Kitchen, a female-founded food UK brand, has unveiled a new line of single-serve, clean label soups designed specifically for modern workplaces, micro-markets and travel.

New products
Mud/Wtr expands functional F&B portfolio with vegan ‘mental wellness’ protein powder
Mud/Wtr expands functional F&B portfolio with vegan ‘mental wellness’ protein powder

Functional food and beverage brand Mud/Wtr has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Nourish, a vegan protein powder designed to support mental wellness.

Food
Start-up spotlight: Urban Farm-It
Start-up spotlight: Urban Farm-It

This time we speak to Elliot Webb, founder of Urban Farm-It, a business offering a range of mushroom cultivation supplies.

Exclusives
Laird Superfood debuts Protein Instant Latte amid rising demand for functional beverages
Laird Superfood debuts Protein Instant Latte amid rising demand for functional beverages

Laird Superfood, known for its minimally processed superfood products, has launched its latest offering: Protein Instant Latte.

New products
Happiee enters functional foods category with ‘easy-cook’ lion’s mane mushroom chunks
Happiee enters functional foods category with ‘easy-cook’ lion’s mane mushroom chunks

Happiee has launched what is claimed to be a category-first innovation in the UK: an ‘easy-cook’ lion’s mane mushroom chunks product line.

Food
Laird Superfood launches Vanilla Instant Latte with real vanilla bean powder
Laird Superfood launches Vanilla Instant Latte with real vanilla bean powder

Laird Superfood has expanded its functional beverage range with a new product, Vanilla Instant Latte.

Beverage
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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