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...
Eating hot chili peppers really can make you live longer
In Vermont, researchers at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont found that hot red chili pepper consumption is associated with...
S2G BioChem teams with Mondelēz International for sweet results
In Canada, S2G BioChem signed a license and collaboration agreement with Mondelēz International to commercialize a sustainably-sourced supply of the food ingredient xylitol using...
Shiru creates an “Amazon for proteins”
In California, Shiru is launching the world’s first marketplace and discovery platform for proteins. Dubbed ProteinDiscovery.ai, the platform allows users to search, discover, pilot,...
Aleph Farms raises $29 million for lab-grown steak
In Israel, cultivated meat producer Aleph Farms has raised $29 million to expand production at its Rehovot pilot plant and expand production into Europe...
Solar Foods wins NASA food challenge
In Finland, alternative protein producer Solar Foods has been named the international category winner by the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge.
Launched in 2021 by...
Beyond Meat and Sysco sign exclusive nationwide food service distribution deal
In California, Beyond Meat announced its partnership with Sysco, the nation’s largest food distributor. The exclusive deal will open distribution of the Beyond Burger...
Future of protein includes mushrooms, cultured seafood
In San Diego, a protein innovation contest has crowned MycoTechnology Inc., earning the mushroom-based protein production company a $1 million investment.
The Radicle Protein Challenge,...
Precision fermentation startup Vivici closes seed funding
In the Netherlands, dairy protein alternative startup Vivici has secured seed funding with backing from founding investors dsm-firmenich Venturing and Fonterra. The size of...
Green beans: Brazil’s Cellva uses biotech to convert coffee waste into cocoa substitute
In Brazil, a São Paulo-based biotech startup is converting coffee waste into cocoa substitute in an effort to address shortages, high prices, and large...