Designer Kyran Knauf set to launch bioplastic tabletop cricket farms
In the Netherlands, designer Kyran Knauf wants to introduce a truly alternative protein to people’s diets: crickets. He has created a small device that...
University of Wisconsin researchers publish massive plant and bacteria atlas
In Wisconsin, a group from the University of Wisconsin – Madison published a massive atlas of plant and bacterial proteins that interact in a...
World’s first plant-based Zika vaccine developed at Arizona Sate
In Arizona, the world’s first plant-based Zika vaccine that could be more potent, safer and cheaper to produce than any other efforts to date...
Memphis Meats raises $17 million to make meat without the animal
In California, Memphis Meats raised $17 million from a group of investors including Bill Gates, Richard Branson and Cargill to continue developing delicious products,...
Pureture joins herd seeking plant-based dairy protein
In New York, biotech firm Pureture has developed plant-based casein and aims to further formulate vegan dairy products from plant-based ingredients.
Casein is a...
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,...
Après debuts a plant-based protein beverage for on-the-go replenishment
In California, Après launched a plant-based protein beverage developed for premium whole-body replenishment. The innovative beverage utilizes a proprietary blend of plant proteins, virgin...
Lab-grown meat startup launches with faux chicken nuggets and pork liver pâté
In New York, startup Lab Farm Foods has launched in the rapidly growing cell-based meat market with a tasting showcase of its first three...
Impossible Foods wants to eliminate animals for food by 2035
In California, Impossible Foods published its 2018 impact report, an annual update on the startup’s mission, business and strategic roadmap. The report, “Mission: Earth,”...
Purrrrfect solution: UMAMI Bioworks plans cultivated seafood cat treat launch
In Singapore, cultivated seafood company UMAMI Bioworks has partnered with Friends & Family Pet Food Co. to launch the world’s first cat treats made...