Eating beans instead of beef could reduce U.S. GHG emissions by 75 percent
In California, researchers suggest that the U.S. could realize approximately 50 to 75 percent of its GHG reduction targets for the year 2020, if...
General Mills lifts Kite Hill with $40 million in fresh capital
In California, Kite Hill, an innovator and pioneer in crafting delicious chef-inspired plant-based foods, completed a $40 million capital round led by 301 INC,...
Kickstart Food launches with one billion dollars from Rabobank
In The Netherlands, Rabobank announced Kickstart Food, its global activation program to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food supply. In partnership with UN Environment,...
Celeb-backed Wildtype eyes launch of lab-grown salmon by year-end
In San Francisco, a cultivated seafood maker backed by A-listers has said it will launch sushi-grade salmon in restaurants before the year-end.
Justin Kolbeck,...
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,”...
Alternative protein startup Arkeon files for insolvency
In Austria, Arkeon, a company developing microorganisms that can convert gases into animal-based protein alternatives, has filed for insolvency.
According to AgFunderNews, company cofounder...
Lallemand acquires enzyme producer Solyve
In France, Lallemand Bio-Ingredients has completed its acquisition of Solyve, a French enzyme producer known for its expertise in solid-state fermentation and strong position...
A pig deal: Steakholder Foods adds cultured pork
In Israel, Steakholder Foods Ltd., formerly MeaTech 3D, has announced it will begin developing cultured pork products from a new line of iPS porcine...
EU earmarks €50 Million for precision fermentation
In Europe, the European Innovation Council Work Programme 2024 will provide €50 million in aid to startups and small businesses scaling alternative protein production,...
Unilever eyes 2023 for precision-fermented dairy launch
In London, Unilever executives have publicly called dairy “problematic” as it invests in R&D to produce alternatives via precision fermentation. The consumer goods giant,...