Mushroom stem preservative uses ag waste to prevent food waste
In Canada, a company extracting food preservatives from mushrooms has increased production to meet growing consumer demand for natural food additives.
Chinova Bioworks has added...
Bacteriophages could replace antibiotics for gut health
In Massachusetts, a new clinical study confirmed the safety and tolerability of using bacteria-specific viruses known as bacteriophages to eliminate disease-causing bacteria in the...
JUST and Brinc enable Asian food entrepreneurs
In Hong Kong, in partnership with Brinc, a global venture accelerator, JUST launched the Made JUST platform, a first-of-its-kind approach to bring sustainable and...
Beyond Meat expands plant-based meat innovation in new R & D center
In California, Beyond Meat opened the doors of their new 26,000 square foot research and development center at the company’s headquarters. Seven-times the size...
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...
Muscle Milk maker launches plant-based, vegan protein shakes
In California, CytoSport, Inc., a leading sports nutrition company and maker of MUSCLE MILK premium protein products, launched EVOLVE, the company's first plant-based and...
US FDA clears GOOD Meat’s cultivated chicken for sale
In California, cultivated meat maker GOOD Meat has received a “no questions” letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its cultivated chicken,...
Rebound Technologies receives $1.2 million to keep food cold and save electricity at the...
In Colorado, Rebound Technologies, a Denver-based startup developing a novel refrigeration technology, closed a $1.2 million seed round with support from PRIME Coalition, Closed...
Everstone Group invests in Indian nutraceuticals leader
In India, The Everstone Group has invested $35 million to acquire a “significant minority stake” in nutraceuticals maker OmniActive Health Technologies.
The shift in the...
Vivera launches plant-based steak in 400 Tesco stores
In The Netherlands, Vivera launched a 100 percent plant-based steak in more than 400 Tesco supermarkets. Made with ingredients like wheat and soy, Vivera...