Health

US biotech startup Kuehnle AgroSystems has closed a Series B funding round to expand the sustainable production of its algal astaxanthin via dark fermentation for applications including human nutrition. Hawaiian algal biotech company…
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A global transition towards healthy diets rich in plant-based foods could bring significant benefits, with scientists calling on governments to "rise to the challenge" and "make difficult decisions" for public and planetary health. …
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A global study has revealed that young populations are consuming low amounts of plant-based food, pointing to a critical nutrition gap among children. Globally, children are eating lower amounts of plant-based foods than they should,…
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Around three in five consumers in the US are open to the idea of eating less meat and replacing it with beans, citing concerns about inflation and personal health. A similar number of Americans consume both meat and beans, but a large…
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The EU has added inulin-propionate ester, a fibre ingredient that can stimulate the body's natural GLP-1 response, to its list of approved novel foods, enabling companies to sell the additive in food products. As weight-loss medications…
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Italian cocoa-free chocolate maker Foreverland has expanded its portfolio with a no-added-sugar, fibre-rich lineup to align with current consumer nutrition trends. Four months after investors pumped $7M into its cocoa-free solutions,…
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US food tech startup MycoTechnology has teamed up with Adorvia Biotechnology, pairing its honey truffle sweet protein with the latter's Reb M stevia to offer manufacturers a new tool for sugar reduction. With sugar reduction top of mind…
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Singaporean allergen-free patisserie brand Róa is expanding its vegan cakes, cookies and treats to Japan through a partnership with Tokyo-based legacy food group Tomizawa Shouten. Róa, a premium plant-based patisserie brand from…
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The US Department of Health and Human Services has launched a pledge to ”make hospital food healthier”, encouraging healthcare facilities to limit processed meat and prioritise non-UPF options like plant proteins. In March, the US…
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Dutch contract manufacturer Nizo Food Research has partnered with Winclove Probiotics to discover novel probiotic solutions at a time when gut health is firmly in the nutrition spotlight. With fibremaxxing at full tilt, a Dutch…
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The Better Meat Co, known for its Rhiza mycoprotein, has changed its name to BMC Ingredients as it expands its ingredient portfolio beyond meat alternatives. In its regulatory dossier submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration, US…
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Nambawan Spain, a spinoff of Nomad Bioscience, has unveiled Thaûma, a thaumatin sweetener produced via plant molecular farming, which is 13,600 times sweeter than sugar. The food tech industry's deepened focus on sugar reduction has led…
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A new study found that plant-based alternatives contained twice as many additives as meat and dairy, but its authors – and a range of experts – say this doesn't necessarily increase health risks. Mainstream media outlets often…
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Portuguese firm GRA Nutra has released a new fermentation-derived beta-carotene colour for food and beverages in the US, where clean-label dyes are all the rage. As food manufacturers race to get artificial dyes out of their supply…
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Finnish food tech startup Perfat Technologies has launched Perfat Soft, a sunflower-oil-based oleogel that can replace butter and palm oil across a range of applications. Entering the flourishing fat-alternative space, Helsinki-based…
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Germany's Planet A Foods has introduced a no-added-sugar version of its cocoa-free chocolate, ChoViva, to meet the demand for "healthier indulgence". Already selling to some of the world's biggest confectionery companies, Planet A Foods…
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London-based startup Myota, which makes prebiotic fibre blends to enhance gut health, has secured $4.5M in Series A funding to scale its D2C sales and set up a B2B business in Europe and the US. UK gut health supplement brand Myota has…
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US biotech startup Jellatech has signed a deal with South Korea's Hugel to develop and commercialise its cell-based human collagen for medical aesthetics and cosmetic products. Jellatech is inching closer to bringing its recombinant…
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French dairy giant Danone has made its latest functional health acquisition, signing an agreement to buy Australia's Made Group, maker of plant-based yoghurt brand Cocobella. Danone has agreed to acquire Made Group, the Australian owner…
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A new study shows that the EU stands to save €11.6B in budget, healthcare and environmental costs by shifting a majority of public food procurement spending towards plant-forward menus. The EU could save billions every year if it…
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US supplements brand Vital Nutrients has launched a multivitamin gummy for kids featuring effera, a precision-fermented human lactoferrin protein by Helaina. Precision-fermented proteins are now targeting children's nutrition. US…
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