Zija International introduces vegan protein powder made from Moringa leaves
In Utah, Zija International introduced a protein supplement powder made from the leaves of the nutrient-dense Moringa oleifera tree. When combined with both pea and...
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...
Enifer secures €12 million to build mycoprotein ingredient factory
In Finland, Business Finland has conditionally approved a grant of more than €12 million (US$13.6 million) to biotech startup Enifer to fund its first...
UC Davis chooses Healbe to validate fitness trackers for personalized nutrition
In California, the University of California, Davis, Foods for Health Institute, signed a five-year agreement with health and wellness start-up Healbe Corp. to validate...
Novel funding source: Cellivate Technologies wins $3.3 million on Shark Tank-style show
In Singapore, cultivated meat, leather, and cosmetics startup Cellivate Technologies has won the top prize in Channel News Asia’s business reality show, The Big...
A soil bacterium helps penicillin counter germ resistance
In Illinois, a common soil bacterium may hold the key to preserving the germ-killing power of penicillin. Antibiotics were mass produced during World War...
EVERY debuts yeast-fermentation egg alternative at buzzy NYC restaurant
In New York, a Michelin star restaurant that made waves in 2021 by announcing an all plant-based menu will be the first to serve...
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...
Yooji gets Danone investment for frozen, portion-sized organic baby food
In France, Danone Manifesto Ventures, a corporate venture capital unit financed by Danone, became a shareholder of Yooji, the French start-up aiming to revolutionize...
Stay independent later in life by following the Mediterranean diet
In the United Kingdom, following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals. A study suggests that a diet emphasizing...