Cell cultured chocolate startup raises $4 million

In Davis, a lab-grown chocolate startup has raised $4 million to advance its technology, which is aimed at addressing the negative environmental and labor...

Sweet deal: Green Spot Technologies raises €5 million for cocoa alternative

In France, solid state fermentation startup Green Spot Technologies has raised €5 million ($US5.7 million) to scale production of its fermentation-based cocoa replacement. Green...

TurtleTree Labs launches growth factor firm

In Singapore, cell-based milk company TurtleTree Labs has launched a subsidiary to develop food-grade growth factors for the cultured food industry.  “We’ve recognized this need...

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...

Singapore first to approve cultivated meat for sale

In Singapore, regulatory authorities have approved the sale of cell-based meat, becoming the first country to do so.  After extensive testing and review, The Singapore...

Cargill and Precision BioSciences partner to make low saturated fat canola oil

In Minnesota, Cargill and Precision BioSciences collaborated to use Precision's ARCUS genome-editing technology to further reduce saturated fat in canola oil, putting Cargill at...

Aqua Cultured Foods to launch tuna and scallops in Chicago after GRAS

In Illinois, Aqua Cultured Foods has earned regulatory approval for its fermentation-based seafood, paving the way for restaurant launches in September. The Generally Recognized...

dsm-firmenich plans flavors and blends plant for Parma, Italy

In Italy, dsm-firmenich has broken ground on a new production facility for flavors and functional blends. The Parma plant will support the production of...

Krispy Kreme and Ethical Spirits team up to produce doughnut gin

In Tokyo, craft gin maker Ethical Spirits has formed an unlikely partnership with Krispy Kreme doughnut chain to produce gin. Called Little Joy Spirits,...

A moo-ving gesture: Big Dairy wants to help cultured milk startups disrupt Big Dairy

In Spain, a leading dairy company is helping cultured milk startups advance their technology by launching a startup incubator.  Pascual Innoventures—the innovation arm of Calidad...

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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...

Mercedes unveils vegan-interior SUV at CES

In Nevada, Mercedes-Benz has showcased a new, vegan-interior GLC electronic SUV at the recent CES technology trade show in Las Vegas. Vegan materials were...

Futerro files permits for French PLA site

In France, biobased chemicals maker Futerro has requested the relevant permits for its planned lactic acid and polylactic acid plant in France. The plant, which...