Lots of nutrition information meets lots of confusion
In Washington, D.C., the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 12th Annual Food and Health Survey found that 96 percent of consumers seek health benefits...
UPSIDE Foods to hold cultivated meat tasting days before Florida ban
In Miami, cultivated meat pioneer UPSIDE Foods is planning a cultivated chicken tasting on June 27, just days before a Florida ban on the...
“Vegan McDonald’s” Mr. Royale with Cheese to feature “Rolls Royce” of cheddar alternative
In California, Mr. Charlie’s, a small plant-based fast-food chain colloquially known as the “Vegan McDonalds,” is using dairy-free cultured cheddar cheese from Sweden’s Stockeld...
Kemin Industries acquires Algal Scientific’s beta-glucan manufacturing technology
In Iowa, Kemin Industries announced a strategic acquisition of unique beta-glucan manufacturing technology from Algal Scientific to expand Kemin’s gut health portfolio. Kemin, a...
MeaTech 3D unveils largest cultured steak to date
In Israel, cultivated steak producer MeaTech 3D announced that it has successfully “printed” a 3.67-ounce cut of beef without adding any soy or pea...
Krispy Kreme and Ethical Spirits team up to produce doughnut gin
In Tokyo, craft gin maker Ethical Spirits has formed an unlikely partnership with Krispy Kreme doughnut chain to produce gin.
Called Little Joy Spirits,...
Kellogg’s venture fund invests in Kuli Kuli for sustainable moringa superfoods
In Michigan, the Kellogg Company’s venture capital fund, eighteen94 capital, led a $4.25 million investment in Kuli Kuli, a manufacturer and distributor of moringa-based...
EU earmarks €50 Million for precision fermentation
In Europe, the European Innovation Council Work Programme 2024 will provide €50 million in aid to startups and small businesses scaling alternative protein production,...
Spent brewers’ yeast used to make vegan ribs
In California, food tech firm Planetarians is converting spent brewers’ yeast sourced from AB InBev—maker of popular beer brands like Budweiser and Stella Artois—into...
Consumers now insisting on multi-nutrient content, says TerraVia
In California, TerraVia, the algae-based nutrition and specialty ingredients company formerly known as Solazyme, is benefitting from rising demand for plant-based proteins with nutritional...