French Startup to Create Recombinant Milk Proteins from Bel Group’s Whey Waste
Bel Group France has partnered with portfolio company Standing Ovation to upcycle its whey waste to produce precision-fermented casein proteins.
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Future Food Quick Bites: This Isn’t Ravioli, Jaguar Land Rover & Earthshot Prize
Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers This's pasta partnership with Ugo Foods Group, Starday's $11M Series A round, and a nomination for the Earthshot Prize.
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In A Worrying Sign for Food Tech, Americans Trust Authenticity Over Science to Identify ‘Truth’
US consumers value authenticity over science in their beliefs around food and agriculture, with a majority seeking truth as "simple, safe and familiar", a new survey has found.
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US Grants Patent for Mycoprotein Startup to Turn Potato Waste Into Sustainable Meat
Food tech startup The Better Meat Co has received its sixth patent in the US, which covers a method to produce mycelium proteins using potato waste as a feedstock.
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India Inches Closer to Cultivated Meat as Biokraft Foods Prepares Regulatory Filing
Mumbai-based food tech startup Biokraft Foods has debuted cultured seafood prototypes in collaboration with the government, and will apply for regulatory approval for cultivated chicken this summer.
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Kraft Heinz Bets on Plant-Based Dessert Demand with Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding
Kraft Heinz has launched the first ready-to-eat vegan offering under its iconic Jell-O brand, a dairy-free version of its chocolate pudding.
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Eat Just to Launch Mung Bean Egg in Europe with Vegan Food Group Deal
Eat Just is bringing its bestselling vegan egg to Europe after striking a distribution deal with Vegan Food Group, which is investing £11.5M ($15.2M) to ramp up production at its sites.
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Regulatory & Price Pressure Makes Palm Oil Alternatives A ‘Necessity’, Says CEO
NoPalm Ingredients, a Dutch producer of sustainable yeast-derived fats, has rolled out a new brand amid its scale-up process, with its CEO arguing that palm oil substitutes are critical now.
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Pangaia Takes on Nylon with Bio-Based Alternative Made from Castor Oil
Eco fashion pioneer Pangaia has launched (gaia)PLNT Nylon, a sportswear capsule collection derived from a bio-based, fossil-free monomer.
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Nova System ‘Fails’ to Capture Nutritional Value of Plant-Based Proteins, Study Finds
Plant-based proteins have come under heavy scrutiny for being ultra-processed, but current classification systems don't fully reflect a food's healthfulness, a new study has found.
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Just Eat Trials Plastic-Free Packaging for Non-Toxic Food Deliveries
Food delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway's German arm has introduced plastic-free food boxes using Xampla's plant-based, 100% biobased Morro Coating.
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‘Capital Preservation’ Key for TiNDLE Foods After Sales Growth with 9x Retail Expansion
Plant-based meat maker TiNDLE Foods is keeping tabs on tariffs and the UPF conversation as it builds on revenue growth with retail expansions and prioritises cash reserves.
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What Food Tech Investors Are Telling Startups in the Midst of Trump’s Tariff War
With all the uncertainties around global tariffs, most industries are in a precarious position, including food tech. Here's what sector VCs are advising startup founders about the global trade war.
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Food Waste Recycler Mill Launches Bin for Offices After Hitting $20M in Revenue
Mill, a startup tackling food waste through a smart recycling bin, has reached $20M in revenue and rolled out a product designed for the workplace.
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Sodexo Doubles Down on Plant-Forward Menus at 400 US Hospitals
French catering giant Sodexo is expanding its partnership with Greener by Default to roll out plant-forward menus at 400 hospitals in the US.
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Investors Bet $9M on Korean Startup’s Precision-Fermented Grape Yeast Proteins
South Korean alternative protein pioneer Intake has secured ₩13.5B ($9.2M) in Series C funding to commercialise its precision-fermented dairy, meat and egg proteins.
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Explainer: What is the Non-UPF Verified Label, and What Do Brands Need to Know?
The Non-GMO Project recently launched a new on-pack certification to help consumers identify ultra-processed foods – here's what you need to know, and what it means for plant-based meat.
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5 Minutes with A Future Food VC: Kost Capital’s Bodil Sidén
In our interview series, we quiz future food investors about the solutions that excite them the most, their favourite climate-forward restaurant, and what they look for in successful founders.
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Festivals Are Ditching Meat As Live Music Industry Reckons with Climate Impact
A rising number of festivals are going meat-free amid a wider sustainability shift in the live music industry, a new report has revealed.
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Opinion: The Circular Economy is A Competitive Advantage – Tech Brands Are Leading the Shift
James Murdock, founder of circular tech firm Alchemy, argues that circularity isn't just good for the planet – it makes business sense too, and smart tech brands know it.
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MycoTechnology Earns GRAS Approval to Sell Honey Truffle Flavour Modulator in the US
US food tech firm MycoTechnology has received regulatory approval to sell its honey-truffle-fermented flavour modulator in the country.
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