DiCaprio, Downey Jr., and NBA Allstar invest in cultivated salmon producer

In San Francisco, cultivated salmon producer Wildtype has raised $100 million in a series B funding as it works to build capacity and prepare...

Probiotic combination reduces seasonal allergy symptoms

In Florida, University of Florida research shows a particular probiotic combination can reduce seasonal allergy symptoms if taken during allergy season. Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria...

Perfect Day raises $350 million, plans to add tech development arm

In Berkeley, California, animal-free milk protein producer Perfect Day has closed a $350 million Series D investment round. The company says it will use...

The Beyond Burger goes to Yale

In California, Beyond Meat, announced that its Beyond Burger will be available at Yale University’s thirteen on-campus dining halls; making the 315-year-old Ivy League...

Singapore eyes lab-grown food to ease supply concerns

In Singapore, development of plant-based and cell-cultured food is accelerating as the COVID-19 pandemic draws into sharp relief both the impact of climate change...

NGO: Aubrey Plaza “Wood Milk” campaign from USDA violates federal law

In Washington, DC, health advocacy nonprofit Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine is alleging a new ad campaign from the USDA violates laws forbidding federal...

iWi launches omega-3 supplements made from algae

In Texas, iWi, the brand revolutionizing nutrition with healthy, sustainable, algae-based products, launched a full line of omega-3 supplements – omega-3 complex, DHA and...

Zydus takes 50% stake in fermentation-based protein firm Sterling Biotech

In India, Zydus Lifesciences Limited has bought a 50% stake in fermentation-based active pharmaceutical ingredients and gelatine company, Sterling Biotech Limited, from Perfect Day...

Wisconsin startup raises $1.6 million for lab-grown lobster

In Wisconsin, Cultured Decadence hopes to replace succulent, but pricey, lobster meat with a lab-grown alternative.  The efforts of cofounders  John Pattison and Ian Johnson...

Nestlé Health Science partners with Codexis to develop novel enzyme products

In California, Codexis, Inc. and Nestlé Health Science announced a strategic collaboration encompassing multiple projects accessing Codexis’ CodeEvolver protein engineering platform. The collaboration includes...

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Fin-ished, for now: Aqua Cultured Foods shutters as funding dries up

In Chicago, a fermentation startup converting cellulose into seafood alternatives has wound down operations after failing to raise funds necessary to reach commercialization. Established...

Mercedes unveils vegan-interior SUV at CES

In Nevada, Mercedes-Benz has showcased a new, vegan-interior GLC electronic SUV at the recent CES technology trade show in Las Vegas. Vegan materials were...

Futerro files permits for French PLA site

In France, biobased chemicals maker Futerro has requested the relevant permits for its planned lactic acid and polylactic acid plant in France. The plant, which...