Nestlé USA enters the plant-based foods segment with Sweet Earth acquisition
In Virginia, Nestlé USA agreed to acquire Sweet Earth, a plant-based foods manufacturer based in Moss Landing, CA. The acquisition will give Nestlé immediate...
The taste of carbohydrates makes you eat more of them
In Australia, a Deakin University study has shown that carbohydrates have a perceivable taste quality and taste sensitivity to carbohydrates increases intakes of energy...
Petri dish to pitmaster: Texas startup wants to put cell-based brisket on your grill
In Texas, a cell-based meat startup aims to have a brisket prototype ready in just two years. Katie Kam, cofounder and CEO of the...
RefreshinQ personalizes health programs with InsideTracker blood analytics
In Ohio, the RefreshinQ Co, a division of Ritzman Pharmacy, introduced the RefreshinQ Quotient a science-based, individually tailored health program based on InsideTracker blood-based...
Kroger partners with Apeel to reduce food waste
In Ohio, The Kroger Co. announced that The Horton Fruit Company is supplying Apeel avocados from Apeel Sciences to the grocer, starting in its...
Wireless health monitor proven in combat, works for civilian first responders, too
In Virginia, a technology designed to treat injured warfighters on the battlefield is proving its worth to civilian emergency-response teams. The sensor-laden Wireless Vital...
All about that (lab-grown) bass: Lisbon spin-out targets cultivated fish
In Portugal, University of Lisbon spinout Algae2Fish has received funding to advance cultivated seabass. The unspecified funds from the Good Food Institute will be...
Louis Dreyfus acquires food and health ingredients products from BASF
In Germany, Louis Dreyfus Company has completed the acquisition of BASF’s Food and Health Performance Ingredients Business, a deal that expands LDC’s portfolio in...
Alternative protein startup Arkeon files for insolvency
In Austria, Arkeon, a company developing microorganisms that can convert gases into animal-based protein alternatives, has filed for insolvency.
According to AgFunderNews, company cofounder...
“Vegan McDonald’s” Mr. Royale with Cheese to feature “Rolls Royce” of cheddar alternative
In California, Mr. Charlie’s, a small plant-based fast-food chain colloquially known as the “Vegan McDonalds,” is using dairy-free cultured cheddar cheese from Sweden’s Stockeld...