Swedish food-tech start-up Saveggy has introduced an additive-free, edible plant-based coating for fresh produce, designed to provide an alternative to plastic packaging.

Xampla, a UK-based start-up developing plastic alternative materials made from plants, has received $14 million in private capital.

Seaweed packaging company Notpla has completed a £20m Series A+ funding round to accelerate innovation and expansion into the US.