BlueNalu launches cellular aquaculture

In California, BlueNalu, a pioneer in cellular aquaculture closed a $4.5 million seed round, just two months after launching the company. BlueNalu’s cellular aquaculture...

Full Harvest fights food waste

In California, Full Harvest, a marketplace for excess produce that would otherwise go to waste, closed an $8.5 million Series A round led by...

Researchers develop a 100 percent natural, plant-based food preservative

In Singapore, Nanyang Technological University scientists discovered a plant-based food preservative that is more effective than artificial preservatives. The organic preservative uses flavonoids, a...

Good Catch introduces fish-free seafood

In New York, Good Catch closed $8.7 million Series A funding and launched a line of culinary-driven, fish-free seafood as the world braces for...

Experts say sustainability requires profound food system change

In France, an international expert group dubbed the Milano Group have called for change in food systems saying, "There can be no sustainable development...

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,”...

Wireless health monitor proven in combat, works for civilian first responders, too

In Virginia, a technology designed to treat injured warfighters on the battlefield is proving its worth to civilian emergency-response teams. The sensor-laden Wireless Vital...

Terramino Foods uses fungi to make high-protein, plant-based salmon burgers

In California, Terramino Foods announced a $4.25 million seed funding round to develop sustainable protein products that will provide an alternative to meat and...

Halla releases an AI-enabled food ordering platform

In California, Halla, an artificial intelligence company focused on personalized recommendations for the $2 trillion food ordering industry, announced the release of its Intelligent...

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...

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