Bezos Earth Fund invests $60 million in Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein
In Miami, Bezos Earth Fund has committed an initial $60 million to establish the Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein. The centers, which are part...
Peanut allergy can be prevented by feeding peanuts early in life
In Washington, D. C., the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, issued clinical guidelines supporting the...
Milk, cheese and yogurt join kale as good sources of vitamin K
In Massachusetts, new research shows that common dairy products could be a good source of dietary vitamin K, which helps the blood to clot,...
FDA advisory panel recommends approval of the first cannabis-derived drug
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drug Advisory Committee concluded with a unanimous vote to recommend...
D’s Naturals lands investments to grow low-sugar, plant-based protein markets
In Colorado, D’s Naturals, a maker of low-sugar, plant-based protein products, received investments from 2x Consumer Products Growth Partners and 301 INC to further...
PepsiCo adds Health Warrior to the family
In New York, PepsiCo, Inc. acquired Health Warrior, Inc., a nutrition-forward company that makes plant-based products including nutrition bars and on-trend offerings. Health Warrior...
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...
Food flex: MyriaMeat achieves muscle contractions in lab-grown pork
In Munich, cultivated meat startup MyriaMeat has grown pig muscle tissue from pluripotent stem cells with the ability to contract—an industry first.
The achievement could...
3D-printed cultured meat startup raises $7 million for fat acquisition
In Israel, 3D-printed cultured meat startup Meat-Tech 3D Ltd. has announced a $7-million funding round as it works to commercialize its meat bioprinter and...
Eating a fresh avocado every day helps your eyes and your brain
In California, consuming one fresh avocado per day may lead to improved cognitive function in healthy older adults due to increased lutein levels in...