DiCaprio, Downey Jr., and NBA Allstar invest in cultivated salmon producer

In San Francisco, cultivated salmon producer Wildtype has raised $100 million in a series B funding as it works to build capacity and prepare...

Checkerspot and AAK partner on plant-based oils and fats

In California, Checkerspot, a biotechnology company developing renewable oils through fermentation of microalgae, has signed a joint development agreement with AAK aimed at structuring...

Fermentation-based palm oil maker NoPalm graduates to demo scale

In the Netherlands, biotech firm NoPalm Ingredients has signed an agreement with NIZO Food Research to set up a demonstration-scale factory for its fermentation-based...

Dutch cultivated meat maker Meatable raises $47 million

In the Netherlands, Dutch cell-based meat maker Meatable has raised $47 million to build a small-scale test unit at the Biotech Campus Delft and...

North Carolina startup claims first cell-cultured human breast milk

In North Carolina, startup Biomilq is claiming the first cell-cultured human breast milk and advancing its process using human mammary cells.  Instead of targeting components...

Helaina Series B nets $45 million for human lactoferrin bioactive

In New York, biotech company Helaina has raised $45 million to develop and scale human equivalent-bioactive proteins produced via precision fermentation. The Series B funding...

Intense pulsed light kills 99.99999 percent of harmful bacteria in powdered food

In Minnesota, University of Minnesota researchers are using intense pulsed light to kill bacteria in powdered foods and prevent the potentially deadly risks of...

First ever plant-based alternative to raw tuna in select Whole Foods Market sushi venues

In Texas, Whole Foods Market will now offer Ahimi, the first ever plant-based alternative to raw tuna, in select sushi venues in Los Angeles...

Faux pas-free foie gras firm nabs government grant

In Japan, cell culture products company IntegriCulture has been awarded a ¥240 million ($2.2 million) government grant to build a commercial bioreactor facility. Founded by...

Probiotic combination reduces seasonal allergy symptoms

In Florida, University of Florida research shows a particular probiotic combination can reduce seasonal allergy symptoms if taken during allergy season. Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria...

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Cow cells to couture: Qorium raises $25M for cultivated leather

In the Netherlands, lab-grown leather startup Qorium has raised $25 million to increase its production capabilities and continue to establish commercial partnerships in high-end...

Acclaimed restaurant Noma partners with Novonesis to “take deliciousness to the next level”

In Denmark, Michelin star-mainstay Noma has partnered with biosolutions leader Novonesis to determine the potential of new biobased food ingredients within the Noma Projects...

KAIST team demonstrates use of bacteria to produce and dye cellulose

In South Korea, researchers have coaxed living bacteria to grow, weave, and dye fabrics without the use of oil, plastic or artificial dyes. The...