Amyris partners with DSM for Vitamin A development and production
In California, Amyris, Inc., the industrial bioscience company, entered into a product development and production agreement for Vitamin A with Koninklijke DSM N.V., the...
Vitalus Nutrition receives $3.5M from Canada for nutrition, anti food waste project
In British Columbia, Vitalus Nutrition Inc. received an investment of $3.5 million from the Government of Canada in an effort to improve food nutrition...
Ginkgo Bioworks and Robertet produce cultured flavor and fragrance ingredients at scale
In Massachusetts, Ginkgo Bioworks and Robertet USA announced the successful commercial-scale fermentation of a key flavor and fragrance ingredient. Ginkgo and Robertet are driving...
DSM seeks approval for new stevia pathway
In the Netherlands, DSM has asked Europe’s food safety regulators to approve the use of stevia produced using fermentation. The popular sweetener has already...
Memphis Meats raises $17 million to make meat without the animal
In California, Memphis Meats raised $17 million from a group of investors including Bill Gates, Richard Branson and Cargill to continue developing delicious products,...
Tyson Foods buys into Beyond Meat
In Arkansas, Tyson Foods invested an undisclosed amount for a five percent ownership position in Beyond Meat to help the plant-based protein producer expand...
Corbion highlights marshmallow innovation
In the Netherlands, Corbion’s non-fat, coated malic acid powder is enabling marshmallows with new flavor profiles. Peter van Paridon, Corbion’s Global Industry Director of...
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...
HGGC to acquire Nutraceutical International for $446 million
In Utah, HGGC, LLC, a middle-market private equity firm, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nutraceutical International Corporation, an integrated manufacturer, marketer, distributor...
Coca-Cola creates a fruit circular economy in India with a $1.7 billion contribution
In India, the Coca-Cola Company and its Indian partners will contribute $1.7 billion to the country’s agricultural ecosystem over the next 5 years. Almost...