Edible bug grants now available in Europe
In Northwest Europe, companies looking to develop insect-based foods can apply for grants. The European ValuSect (Valuable Insects) consortium is offering forty grants, worth...
It’s confirmed, eat fish twice a week to reduce heart disease risk
In Texas, a new scientific advisory reaffirms the American Heart Association's recommendation to eat fish – especially those rich in Omega-3 fatty acids –...
Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams help Daily Harvest deliver farm-frozen superfoods direct to consumers...
In New York, Oscar Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow and 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams invested in Daily Harvest’s Series A financing round....
TerraVia notches another food-use approval for algal protein
In Canada, the country’s department responsible for public health, Health Canada, has approved TerraVia’s Whole Algal Protein for food use.
With the approval, TerraVia has...
Ajinomoto combines two biotech ingredients in futuristic latte
In Singapore, iced lattes made from beanless coffee and cow-free proteins pulled from air will be available shortly in a preview at the country’s...
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...
Edible cottonseed one step closer to reality
In Texas, cottonseed from a transgenic cotton plant has received a USDA determination of non-regulated status moving the seed one step closer to becoming...
Red meat has no effect on blood pressure and cholesterol according to Purdue study
In Indiana, Purdue University researchers found that consuming more than the daily recommended intake of red meat does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk...
Post-diagnosis soy consumption reduces mortality from some breast cancers
In Massachusetts, research led by Tufts University found that post-diagnosis consumption of foods rich in isoflavones, like soy, is associated with a reduced mortality...
Vegan Scots rejoice! Prototype haggis expected by Burns Night
In Scotland, cultivated meat startup Roslin Technologies is targeting haggis—a dish comprised of minced sheep organs baked in the animal’s stomach—as its first product.
The...