Ajinomoto combines two biotech ingredients in futuristic latte
In Singapore, iced lattes made from beanless coffee and cow-free proteins pulled from air will be available shortly in a preview at the country’s...
Finnebrogue and Ivy Farm partner on cultivated wagyu beef
In the United Kingdom, food producer Finnebrogue and cultivated meat maker Ivy Farm Technologies have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop the...
DuPont announces second microbiome strategic partnership
In Denmark, the DuPont Nutrition & Health Microbiome Venture announced its second strategic research and development partnership with the Center of Food and Fermentation...
DoD yields to livestock lobby, cancels military cultivated meat funding program
In the US, lobbying from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has prompted the Department of Defense to cancel plans to fund research into cultivated...
Stake in Steak: Shiok acquires 90% of cultured beef startup
In Singapore, Shiok Meats has acquired a 90% stake in Gaia Foods, a company developing cultured meats including beef, pork, and mutton, for an...
Good shucking idea: Startup targets lab-grown oysters
In North Carolina, two entrepreneurs hope to bring lab-grown oyster meat to raw bars and leave real oysters doing what they do best: filtering...
Kraft Heinz launches Evolv Ventures looking for disruptive tech companies
In Illinois, Kraft Heinz launched the $100 million Evolv Ventures fund to invest in emerging tech companies that are transforming the food industry and...
Kemin Industries acquires Algal Scientific’s beta-glucan manufacturing technology
In Iowa, Kemin Industries announced a strategic acquisition of unique beta-glucan manufacturing technology from Algal Scientific to expand Kemin’s gut health portfolio. Kemin, a...
Future Meat Technologies raises $26 million, lowers production costs
In Israel, cultured meat start-up Future Meat Technologies has raised $26.75 million and reduced the cost of its chicken breast to $7.50 per quarter...
Ginkgo Bioworks and Prospect Bio work together to make strain development cost 40
In Massachusetts, Ginkgo Bioworks and Prospect Bio are accelerating biological strain development. Prospect will develop a number of biosensors for Ginkgo products and the biosensors...