Novozymes and Chr. Hansen announce “perfect match” merger
In Denmark, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have agreed to merge in a deal that would create a bioscience giant with over €3.5 billion ($3.7...
Kratom shows benefits in treating opioid addiction
In New York, a review of 57 years of international scientific evidence may help reduce misconceptions about kratom and restore its potential as a public...
Peanuts, a low-cost option for lowering blood glucose
In Georgia, a recent study found that peanuts are just as good as almonds for lowering blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.
"Research has shown...
Vegan ice cream Brave Robot uses biotech to produce milk proteins
In California, food technology firm Perfect Day has expanded into animal-free dairy ice cream.
Dubbed Brave Robot, the company uses genetically modified microflora to produce...
Meatable hosts distinguished guests for EU’s first cultivated meat tasting
In the Netherlands, Meatable has hosted the European Union’s first cultivated meat tasting. Michelin-starred chef Ron Blaauw; Constantijn van Oranje, Prince of the Netherlands...
Funding shortfall forces NovoNutrients to launch asset sale
In California, gas fermentation firm NovoNutrients has ceased operations and is looking for a buyer for its assets, citing difficulty securing sufficient funding.
The...
Tyson backs Future Meat to make meat without growing animals
In Israel, Future Meat Technologies announced a $2.2 million seed investment co-led by Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods. Future Meat...
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,...
DSM buys into personalized nutrition with majority stake in Mixfit
In the Netherlands, Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, became the largest shareholder in personalized nutrition company...
A&W offers Beyond Meat plant-based burgers across Canada
In Canada, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. will be the first national burger chain in Canada, and Beyond Meat's largest restaurant partner yet,...