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precision fermentation
UK government commits £184m to scaling up engineering biology infrastructure, including alt-protein development
The UK government has announced its Digital & Technology Sector Plan as part of its broader Industrial Strategy, including a £184m Engineering Biology Scale-up Infrastructure Programme to build and upgrade facilities.
FoodYoung Labs acquires bee-free honey pioneer MeliBio
Swiss food innovation company FoodYoung Labs has acquired California-based MeliBio, the start-up behind what is claimed to be the world’s first animal-free honey, Mellody.
TurtleTree receives US FDA ‘No Questions’ letter for animal-free lactoferrin
TurtleTree has received a ‘No Questions’ letter from the US Food and Drug Administration, validating the safety of its precision-fermented lactoferrin ingredient for use in food.
Thai animal-free dairy start-up Muu celebrates funding milestone
Muu, an animal-free dairy start-up based in Bangkok, Thailand, has secured strategic investment from A2D Ventures, Leave a Nest Japan and several other firms.
Report: European alternative protein investment hits $509m, but sector remains immature
In a year marked by significant growth, European alternative protein companies attracted nearly $509 million (€470 million) in investment during 2024, reflecting a 23% increase from the previous year.
Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak partner to optimise alternative casein production
French precision fermentation dairy specialist Standing Ovation has today announced a strategic partnership with Tetra Pak.
Perfect Day sued over ‘misleading’ marketing of animal-free dairy
Precision fermentation specialist Perfect Day is facing a lawsuit filed by the GMO/Toxin Free USA and the Organic Consumers Association.
Liberation Labs partners with NEOM to establish precision fermentation facility in Saudi Arabia
Liberation Labs, a biomanufacturing scale-up backed by Agronomics, has announced a strategic partnership with the NEOM Investment Fund (NIF).
Nourish Ingredients and Cabio Biotech achieve commercialisation milestone for precision fermentation fats
Nourish Ingredients, in partnership with Cabio Biotech, has successfully completed the 'world’s first' commercial-scale production of precision fermentation-derived fats.
Intake secures $9.2m to propel precision fermentation innovations
South Korea-based food-tech start-up Intake has closed a Series C funding round, securing $9.2m from a consortium of seven investors.
FAO publishes new report on precision fermentation and food safety
The report explores the transformative potential of precision fermentation in food production while addressing food safety considerations.
UK government invests £1.4m in expanding precision fermentation expertise
The UK has invested £1.4m into a new innovation hub, aiming to enable the Food Standards Agency to broaden its expertise in new food-tech.
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