Derek Jeter invests in Meati Foods
In Colorado, baseball legend Derek Jeter has invested in alternative protein company Meati Foods and joined the company as an advisor.
Based in Boulder,...
Replacing dietary saturated fat with vegetable oil reduces cardiovascular disease as well as statins
In Dallas, an American Heart Association advisory reports that replacing saturated fat with healthier fat may lower cholesterol as well as drugs. Several studies...
People with metabolic syndrome need 30 to 50 percent more vitamin E
In Oregon, study results show that people with metabolic syndrome need significantly more vitamin E than healthy people – a potentially serious public health...
Zydus takes 50% stake in fermentation-based protein firm Sterling Biotech
In India, Zydus Lifesciences Limited has bought a 50% stake in fermentation-based active pharmaceutical ingredients and gelatine company, Sterling Biotech Limited, from Perfect Day...
Symrise opens innovation center dedicated to “naturalness”
In Singapore, specialty chemicals company Symrise has unveiled “Enhanced Naturals @Spark,” a multi-functional innovation and technology center is dedicated to “naturalness innovation.” The facility...
Rabobank launches the Food Loss Challenge Asia
In Singapore, Rabobank, a global bank in food & agri and sustainability, launched the Food Loss Challenge for startups in Asia. Rabobank aims to...
Air-to-meat startup raises $32 million
In California, a startup developing a process to convert air into meat has raised $32 million. Air Protein’s process feeds organisms water, nutrients and...
Faux foi gras firm Gourmey seeks regulatory approval in multiple markets
In Paris, cultivated gourmet foods company Gourmey has requested approval for market access in five initial global regions: Singapore, the United States, the United...
General Mills lifts Kite Hill with $40 million in fresh capital
In California, Kite Hill, an innovator and pioneer in crafting delicious chef-inspired plant-based foods, completed a $40 million capital round led by 301 INC,...
Large-scale Impossible Burger production is underway
In California, Impossible Foods began producing Impossible Burgers for restaurants nationwide at the Company’s first large-scale plant in East Oakland. The plant is ramping...