Fin-ished, for now: Aqua Cultured Foods shutters as funding dries up
In Chicago, a fermentation startup converting cellulose into seafood alternatives has wound down operations after failing to raise funds necessary to reach commercialization.
Established...
Natufia offers fresh produce grown automatically in your kitchen
In the United Kingdom, Natufia Labs, a startup developing machine-learning technology that grows plants right in your kitchen, closed a $1.2 million seed round...
Junk food pictures are twice as distracting as health food pictures
In Maryland, a new Johns Hopkins University study has verified that junk food images are almost twice as distracting as health food pictures when...
Stay independent later in life by following the Mediterranean diet
In the United Kingdom, following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals. A study suggests that a diet emphasizing...
Soylent blames algae flour for consumers feeling green
In California, popular meal replacement brand Soylent believes it has pinpointed the culprit in a recent spate of customer dissatisfaction: algal flour supplied by...
UMAMI Bioworks and Steakholder Foods achieve 3D-printed, cultivated fish fillets
In Singapore, UMAMI Bioworks and Steakholder Foods have successfully demonstrated the feasibility of producing 3D-printed cultivated fish products at scalable volumes. The two-year project...
Eating chocolate every day is good for your brain, too
In Italy, University of L'Aquila researchers have found yet another reason to eat chocolate every day – it’s good for your brain. The cocoa...
The Impossible Burger now available in every White Castle
In Ohio, White Castle became the first national fast-food chain to offer the Impossible Burger at all White Castle restaurants nationwide. After a successful...
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...
Cell-based milk maker raises $6.2 million
In Vancouver, cell-based milk firm TurtleTree Labs Pte. Ltd. has raised $6.2 million in an oversubscribed $6.2 million Pre-A round.
TurtleTree, a portfolio company of...