AlgiKnit Bags US$2.4M In Li Ka-Shing Backed Round To Bring Algae Bio-Yarns To Market
New York-based biomaterials startup AlgiKnit has raised US$2.4 million in a bridge financing round that saw participation from Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing’s Horizon Ventures among others. The company says the investment brings it!-->…
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India Has Potential To Become Sustainable Algal Protein Powerhouse, GFI Report Says
India could become a major foundation for the global algal protein industry, a fast-growing sector in the sustainable protein supply chain, according to a new analysis. The report, released by the Good Food Institute India (GFI India),!-->…
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Global Fashion Exchange To Set Up ‘Swappable Department Store’ In NY
The Global Fashion Exchange(GFX) recently joined forces with art deco boutique chain Walker Hotels in New York City for a “SwapAteria” experience that will take place at the latter's new TriBeCa location, in order to promote sustainable!-->…
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Plant-Based Boxer Claressa Shields Wins Big, Highlights The Benefits Of Animal-Free Diets
Existing titleholder in the middleweight division of professional boxing, Claressa Shields, who recently won again at the junior middleweight division thus becoming the first woman fighter to win an undisputed championship in two weight!-->…
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Fermentation-Based MeliBio Closes US$850K Pre-Seed To Make Real Honey Without Bees
California-based food tech MeliBio has announced a US$850,000 pre-seed round for its fermentation-based technology enabling the production of real honey without bees. The funding comes ahead of its soft launch slated for the end of this!-->…
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Plant-Based Diets Are Better For Our Hearts, New Study Finds
According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine, eating high amounts of plant-based food like berries and green leafy vegetables can help slow down heart failure and boost cardiac function!-->…
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Hong Kong: An Illicit Wildlife Trade Hub ‘Fuelling Global Biodiversity Crisis’, New Report Reveals
Hong Kong remains one of the largest hubs for the illegal wildlife trafficking industry, with wildlife seizures at record-breaking levels, a report has revealed. According to newly published data, pangolin trafficking is still prevalent at!-->…
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Nopal FTW: These 8 Cactus Leather Must-Haves Will Make Your Plant-Based Fashion Dreams Come True
Cactus leather, the vegan-friendly and sustainable alternative developed by Mexican startup Desserto, has turned heads lately in the textile world, from landing a partnership with industry giant H&M to packing a punch in boxing gloves!-->…
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Vertical Farming Firm AeroFarms Lands SPAC Merger To Go Public & Become Unicorn
AeroFarms, the New Jersey-headquartered indoor vertical farming firm, has struck a merger deal with black check company Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. to go public on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The transaction slated to close in the!-->…
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Rethinking Materials: Industry Giants To Join Summit To Drive Circular Solutions For Plastics & Packaging
Major brands from a cross-section of industries are set to come together for an upcoming summit focused on sustainable innovation in plastics and packaging. Taking place in May 19-20, the two-day virtual Rethinking Materials conference!-->…
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Smateria: These Recycled Plastic Vegan Handbags Made By Artisan Khmer Women Help Prevent Carbon Emissions
How much does your handbag cost the planet?
Smateria, a Cambodia-based ethical women-founded fashion label, has launched its newest sustainable collection, this time made from a new recycled plastic manufacturing technology. Handmade!-->!-->!-->…
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First Of Its Kind: Grounded Foods Launches ‘Imperfect’ Cauliflower & Hemp Plant-Based Cheeses
Los Angeles-based vegan startup Grounded Foods has officially launched its 100% plant-based cheese range made from cauliflower and hemp to U.S. consumers. The first-of-its-kind products, which unlike other vegan alternatives do not contain!-->…
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TurtleTree Scientific Partners With JSBio For Commercial Scale Cell Culture Media Production
TurtleTree Scientific, the new venture dedicated to food-grade growth factors launched by Singapore cell-based milk startup TurtleTree Labs, has forged a new strategic partnership with JSBiosciences (JSBio), a cell culture media supplier!-->…
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Livekindly Collective Bags US$335M For Global Plant-Based Expansion To U.S. & China
Livekindly Collective has raised US$335 million in its latest financing round, making the company one of the top three highest-funded plant-based firms globally. The new proceeds will go towards the company’s plant-based acquisitions and!-->…
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Animal-Free Fats Startup Nourish Ingredients Bags US$11M In Li Ka-Shing Backed Round
Canberra-based Nourish Ingredients has closed a US$11 million financing round co-led by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing’s Horizons Ventures and Main Sequence Ventures, the manager of the Australian government’s CSIRO Innovation Fund.!-->…
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108Labs To Launch Cell-Based ‘Whole-Human Infant Formula’ With Antibodies Against Pathogens
Cellular agriculture biotech 108Labs is developing “whole-human infant formula” that contains the biosimilar secretory antimicrobial antibodies from mother’s milk. The discovery, made during the development of its patent-pending!-->…
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Global Green Energy Transition: China To Ramp Up Local Demand & Supply Of Renewables, Says Credit Suisse
Recently published analysis by financial services provider Credit Suisse shows that China will have several opportunities that will help the country accelerate its local demand and supply of renewable energy sources in order to eventually!-->…
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Bluu Biosciences Closes US$8.2M Seed To Bring Europe’s First Cell-Cultured Fish
Berlin-based Bluu Biosciences has bagged €7 million (~US$8.25 million) in a seed funding round to fuel its R&D focused on cell-cultured fish. As the only food tech in Europe dedicated to culturing seafood species, the startup joins the!-->…
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Dairy Giant Bel Brands Launches First 100% Plant-Based ‘Nurishh’ Cheese Line
Bel Brands USA, the North American arm of French dairy giant Bel Group, has introduced the company’s first exclusively vegan cheese line. Launching in April, Nurishh will offer a range of cheese alternatives such as cheddar and mozzarella,!-->…
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H&M X IKEA Study Highlights Safe Substances For Recycled Textiles
Home furnishing giant IKEA and clothing begemoth H&M have partnered together on a large-scale test study to help address textile recycling obstacles and are hoping the results will help them make a smooth transition to a circular!-->…
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World’s Biggest Banks Fund Fossil Fuels With Trillion-Dollar Finance, New Report Reveals
According to a report by a coalition of NGOs, after the Paris climate deal in 2015, the world's biggest banks have continued to fund the fossil fuel industry, with a total of US$3.8tn in funding awarded to date.
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