Mycorena declares bankruptcy
In Sweden, fungi fermentation and mycoprotein company Mycorena AB has filed for bankruptcy, citing “significant financial challenges” that have made it impossible to continue...
Spinach eyed as scaffold material for lab-grown beef
In Massachusetts, researchers at Boston College are considering spinach as an edible scaffolding material to produce lab-grown more cost effectively.
After paring the leaves down...
FDA says the Impossible Burger is GRAS
In California, Impossible Foods received a no-questions letter from the US Food and Drug Administration, accepting the unanimous conclusion of a panel of food-safety...
Tesco launches Wicked Kitchen plant-based meals nationwide
In the United Kingdom, Tesco launched its first ever range of 'wicked' plant-based dishes, unleashing the mighty flavor of plants. Now available in 600...
Funding environment forces Paleo to go bare bones
In Belgium, alternative protein company Paleo has announced a “strategic refocusing” of its operations to concentrate on its core research and development.
The company,...
New supplement helps women run faster
In Ohio, a new study found that women who took a specially prepared blend of minerals and nutrients for a month saw their 3-mile...
Kroger and Home Chef lead the meal kit revolution
In Ohio, the Kroger Co. announced a merger agreement with Home Chef that will significantly accelerate the availability of meal kits and position the...
USDA approves UPSIDE Foods cultivated chicken
In California, cultivated meat pioneer UPSIDE Foods has received U.S. Department of Agriculture label approval for its cultivated chicken. The move paves the way...
Drinking sugary beverages every day nearly triples the risk of stroke and dementia
In Massachusetts, researchers reported that Framingham Heart Study data has shown that frequent consumption of sugary beverages such as sodas and fruit juices is...
Yelp and Marble use robots to deliver food in San Francisco
In California, Yelp partnered with Marble, a San Francisco robotics company, to test robot delivery for Yelp Eat24 diners in the Mission and Potrero...