“Eat a Swede” satirically promotes cultivated human meat
In France, a playfully macabre short film encouraging the consumption of people—specifically, Swedish people, going by the film’s title “Eat a Swede” and tagline...
ZIVO Bioscience partners with Synthetic Genomics for algae validation sample production
In Michigan, ZIVO Bioscience, Inc., a developer of nutritional compounds and bioactive molecules derived from its proprietary algal strains, entered into a tolling agreement...
Edible cottonseed one step closer to reality
In Texas, cottonseed from a transgenic cotton plant has received a USDA determination of non-regulated status moving the seed one step closer to becoming...
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...
Study says improve America’s diet and save billions on healthcare
In Massachusetts, new research suggests improving the quality of the average American's diet could substantially reduce costs associated with heart disease, diabetes, cancer and...
Kraft Heinz launches Springboard to support emergent brands
In Chicago, The Kraft Heinz Company launched Springboard, a platform dedicated to nurturing, scaling and accelerating the growth of disruptive US brands within the...
Bee-lieve it: MeliBio set to launch fermentation-based honey
In San Francisco, synthetic biology company MeliBio has held a private tasting event for what it claims to be the world’s first bee-free honey.
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Food Loss Challenge Asia has 20 new start-ups in competition
In Singapore, Food Loss Challenge Asia announced the 20 start-ups for the October pitch round with the Top-5 going to the Finale in November...
Algae cooking oil from Algae Cooking Club debuts to great fanfare
In Delaware, a startup called Algae Cooking Club is set to launch sustainable algae-based cooking oil in the US by the end of February....
Zija International introduces vegan protein powder made from Moringa leaves
In Utah, Zija International introduced a protein supplement powder made from the leaves of the nutrient-dense Moringa oleifera tree. When combined with both pea and...