In Israel, cultivated cacao startup Kokomodo has partnered with Chocolats Halba to evaluate the integration of Kokomodo’s cacao into confectionary products. Kokomodo’s process starts with extracting cells from premium cacao beans and growing them in bioreactors with a specialized growth media. The resulting biomass is then processed into powder. The collaboration will test functionality, sensory […]
In Israel, Technion’s Material Topology Research Lab, in collaboration with the Tree Lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science, have created 3D-printed soil blocks that can be used to help young trees survive climate change. Dubbed TreeSoil, the blocks create microclimates that support early growth of trees. A large-scale 3D printer creates blocks of interlocking […]
In Israel, tech startup Algocell has secured $2.8 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate development of its AI-driven, digital twin platform for cell-based manufacturing. Algocell’s machine learning platform simulates and optimizes biological processes, helping companies scale from lab experiments to commercial production more efficiently. The technology is designed to address persistent challenges in biomanufacturing, such […]
In Israel, Evogene Ltd. announced the completion of its generative AI foundation model, version 1.0, for small molecule design, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. The new model expands the existing capabilities of ChemPass AI, Evogene’s tech-engine for small molecule discovery and optimization, by addressing one of the core challenges faced by both the pharmaceutical […]
In Israel, Phytolon, a biotech-foodtech startup specializing in natural food colors, and Boston-based cell programming leader Ginkgo Bioworks have reached a milestone in their ongoing collaboration to produce natural food colors. Initiated in 2022, the partnership focuses on developing yeast strains to produce vibrant, natural colors as alternatives to synthetic dyes. The companies report that […]
In Israel, cultivated meat producer Aleph Farms has raised $29 million to expand production at its Rehovot pilot plant and expand production into Europe and Asia. The fundraise comes as company cofounder and CEO Didier Toubia acknowledged a “correction” in the lab-grown meat market to AgFunderNews. “[L]ike our peers, Aleph Farms is naturally adjusting its […]
In Israel, AgPlenus, a global specialist in designing and developing novel sustainable crop protection products and a subsidiary of Evogene, announced the discovery of a novel Mode of Action (MoA) active against Zymoseptoria tritici, the fungal pathogen responsible for Septoria tritici blotch (STB), one of the most devastating diseases affecting wheat crops globally. Through extensive […]
In Israel Pluri Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in cell-based solutions, has received a strategic private investment of $6.5 million, led by global investor Alejandro Weinstein, who will also join the company’s Board of Directors. This investment is part of a broader strategy to enhance Pluri’s position in sustainable food technologies. In conjunction with the […]
In Israel, biobased foam produced by Balena has been chosen by Stella McCartney for its S-Wave Sport trainers. The foam-injected slides will be part of the brand’s Fall 2025 collection. The material, trade-named BioCir Flex, is also compostable and recyclable. Balena founder David Roubach says the deal is proof of Balena’s progress and the importance […]
In Israel, cell cultured cocoa startup Celleste Bio has raised $4.5 million in a seed funding round. The funds will boost the company’s research and development, infrastructure, and technological capabilities as it works to achieve commercial scale. According to vegconomist, Celleste Bio aims to create a sustainable supply of cacao though plant-cell cultivation and AI. […]
