Re:meat raises $1.1 million in oversubscribed funding round for cultivated
In Sweden, cultivated meat startup Re:meat has successfully closed an oversubscribed funding round, raising €1 million (US$1.1 million) to establish Scandinavia’s first "Re:meatery," a...
TerraVia Taps Univar to Distribute Algae-Based Food Ingredients in Europe
In Europe, food ingredients distributor Univar has agreed to distribute TerraVia’s AlgaVia brand of Whole Algae Ingredients.
TerraVia’s product lines include Lipid-Rich Whole Algae, which...
Natalie Portman invests in alternative meat
In Boston, a startup pursuing whole-cut meats from plants has raised $12 million with participation from actress Natalie Portman.
Formerly named Boston Meats, the company...
Human milk oligosaccharides added to formula improve immune response of formula-fed babies
In the Czech Republic, Abbott researchers presented data that further supports the importance of human milk oligosaccharides in supporting the immune system of formula-fed...
Après debuts a plant-based protein beverage for on-the-go replenishment
In California, Après launched a plant-based protein beverage developed for premium whole-body replenishment. The innovative beverage utilizes a proprietary blend of plant proteins, virgin...
Drinking tea reduces cognitive decline in the elderly by 50 percent
In Singapore, researchers conducted a longitudinal study from 2003 to 2005 involving 957 Chinese seniors 55 years or older and found that regular tea...
Maple Leaf enters U.S. plant-based protein market with Lightlife acquisition
In Canada, Maple Leaf Foods, a consumer protein company, agreed to acquire Lightlife Foods, Inc., a manufacturer and brand of refrigerated plant-based protein foods...
DIC Corp. invests in algae-based protein maker
In Chicago, a food tech company developing extracts and alternative proteins from algae has received funding from Tokyo’s DIC Corporation.
DIC says the unspecified investment...
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...
Danone takes a stake in Harmless Harvest to expand premium coconut water distribution
In France, Danone Manifesto Ventures took a stake in Harmless Harvest, a leader in U.S. refrigerated premium coconut water and a Fair for Life...