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New Culture, which makes mozzarella from precision-fermented casein, has secured signed interest worth over $5M from pizza restaurants across the US ahead of its launch. As it prepares to launch its animal-free mozzarella in the US,…
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US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has directed the country's food regulator to close a 'loophole' that allows companies to self-affirm their ingredients as safe. What does it mean for future protein firms? In the latest blow to…
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Finland's S Group witnessed heightened sales of vegan food across its retail stores in January, aiding its long-term plant-based sales goal amid a wider government push to eat less meat. More and more plants are on dinner plates in…
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Replacing less than a tablespoon of butter with plant-based oils can lower the risk of premature death from cancer and other causes by 17%, shows a new study. Even small dietary changes towards plant-based food can render big health…
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The UK's Food Standards Agency has launched a regulatory 'sandbox' to accelerate the regulatory approval pathway for cultivated meat, with eight startups participating in the two-year programme. Weeks after cultivated meat hit pet food…
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The alleged financial fraud committed by one of Indonesia's most promising startups will likely have a ripple effect on Southeast Asia's food tech economy. A financial scandal surrounding a heralded aquaculture company from Indonesia…
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Californian food tech startup Mission Barns has become the third cultivated meat firm to receive regulatory approval in the US, with a planned rollout at Sprouts and Bay Area restaurant group Fiorella. Mission Barns has earned US…
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Meat and dairy should only account for a maximum of 40% of Israel's protein supply by 2050 to ensure food security amid the climate crisis, according to a new study. One of the world's largest meat consumers, where food security is…
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As we celebrate International Women's Day, one big question lingers for food tech: why do female leaders continue to get sidelined by investors? As we reflect on the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across…
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Swiss food tech startup Food Brewer is targeting US regulatory approval for its cell-based chocolate this year, having just raised $5.6M from industry giants Lindt and Puratos. Zurich-based Food Brewer has attracted investment from two…
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Global agrifood tech investment reached $16B in 2024, a mere 4% drop from 2023, with the US and India scoring big wins amid Europe's continued decline. The alarming declines in venture capital flows to agrifood tech innovators are…
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In our new 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. Daniel Skavén Ruben is the Founding…
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China's annual Two Sessions summit is underway, and two documents released in the lead-up indicate drummed-up government support for alternative proteins. As political leaders from across China convene at the annual Two Sessions summit,…
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Finnish gas fermentation firm Solar Foods has received €10M ($10.6M) in funding from Business Finland to help build Factory 02, which would produce 12,000 tons of Solein protein annually. To accelerate the development of its…
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British vegan meal kit startup Grubby has bought the recipe IP of ready-meal brand Allplants, aiming to relaunch the latter's products shortly after its brand assets were acquired by Deliciously Ella's founders. The revival of popular…
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A recognition of its regenerative agriculture and farmer-centric model, US food startup GoodSam Foods has raised $9M in Series A funding to expand its range of healthy snacks. Regenerative agriculture may be in the spotlight thanks to…
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US plant-based leader Impossible Foods has unveiled its first new product of 2025, Steak Bites, which it describes as its "meatiest" innovation. Joining the ranks of its fellow meat-free innovators, Impossible Foods has introduced its…
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Food prices are skyrocketing in the US, and President Donald Trump's tariffs on its neighbours and China could make it harder to access alternative proteins when they're needed more than ever. The continued discourse against…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers a range of product showcases at Expo West, Valsoia's new gelato lines, and Lidl's upgraded meat alternatives. New…
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Climate change is already disrupting food supplies across the world, causing shortages and raising prices for consumers – here are six staples under threat. For those who find it sexy, your morning mocha could be in trouble. Or if,…
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Over 90 nutrition scientists have hit back at a research project funded by Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, which aims to develop a new classification for ultra-processed food. The ultra-processed food (UPF) wars are heating up, and this…
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