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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.
Nature’s Fynd launches new fungi-based snack line in the US
Fungi-based food start-up Nature’s Fynd has launched a ‘first-of-its-kind’ new snack product, Spicy Indian Fy Bites, in New York, US.
CellX announces self-affirmed GRAS status for morel mushroom mycelium, launches new Mourish snack brand
CellX has obtained US self-affirmed GRAS approval for its morel mushroom mycelium ingredient, and has unveiled a new snack brand, Mourish.
Revo Foods announces launch of mycoprotein black cod filet made with 3D extrusion technology
Austrian food-tech start-up Revo Foods has announced the launch of a new black cod filet alternative made with its 3D production technology.
Ecovative secures $11m in funding to fuel growth of mycelium bacon
Ecovative has secured over $11m in funding to support the growth of its spin-out company MyForestFoods’ mycelium-based bacon.
Meati’s future uncertain as company seeks funding to remain operational
Meati Foods is seeking investment following an unexpected financial circumstance that has forced the company to give notice of mass layoffs.
Start-up spotlight: Maia Farms
This month, we put the spotlight on Maia Farms, a Canadian start-up that produces high-protein food ingredients using mushroom mycelium.
Meati makes foray into new eating occasions with launch of mycelium breakfast patties
Meati Foods has made its foray into breakfast offerings with its new breakfast patties, available in original or maple flavour.
MycoTechnology appoints Jordi Ferre as new CEO
MycoTechnology has appointed Jordi Ferre as its new chief executive officer, effective 2 January 2025.
Infinite Roots partners with Pulmuone to launch mycelium meat alternatives in South Korea
Infinite Roots has introduced two mycelium-based meat alternative products in South Korea, in partnership with Pulmuone.
The vegan spirit: The latest innovations in plant-based alcoholic beverages
The alcohol sector is innovating to create a range of vegan-friendly solutions, from processing aids to high-quality end products.