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,...
Into the belly of the beast: Beyond Meat launches in beef-loving Brazil
In California, plant-based meat trailblazer Beyond Meat has announced plans to expand into Brazil with its Beyond Burger, Beyond Sausage, and Beyond Beef products.
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Faux foie gras firm to expand into other poultry products
In France, cultured foie gras startup Gourmey has raised $10 million and announced plans to expand into cultured poultries, including duck, chicken and turkey.
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University of Edinburgh researchers bring us a step closer to space bacon
In Scotland, researchers from the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute have created a pig cell line capable of producing fat cells with “remarkable consistency”...
Regrained partners with Griffith Foods to upcycle rescued food ingredients
In California, ReGrained, a mission-driven ingredient and packaged goods innovator for rescued food, closed its $2.5 million in seed financing. Led by Griffith Foods,...
World’s largest mozzarella maker licenses cow-free casein tech
In Colorado, Leprino Foods Company has signed an agreement with precision-fermentation platform company Fooditive Group to secure exclusive, worldwide rights to produce non-animal casein...
SuperMeat earns cultivated meat’s first kosher certification
In Israel, cultivated chicken produced by SuperMeat has been granted kosher status by Orthodox Union Kosher, marking the first such certification for lab-grown meat....
Savory foods help your brain manage appetite
In Massachusetts, researchers have found that consuming a broth rich in umami – savory taste – can cause subtle changes in the brain that...
Steakholder Foods takes key step toward 3D printed eel
In Israel, food tech firm Steakholder Foods has produced 3D-printed vegan eel, a concept it hopes will one day help address overfishing. The prototype...
Pasta consumed in a low-glycemic diet does not cause weight gain
In Canada, researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital found that unlike most refined carbohydrates that are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, pasta has a low...