The investment will fuel the expansion of its decentralised foodservice platform in Japan and other premium markets Wada FoodTech, a pioneering hot-chain decentralised foodservice platform, has secured $5 million in a Pre-A3 funding round, co-led by MindWorks ETEC Fund and Golden Resources Development International Limited (HKG:0677). This brings Wada FoodTech’s[Read More…]
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UNSW researchers crack code for plant-based cheese
A plant-based cheese made from pea protein and polysaccharides, not only stretches and melts but also delivers essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D A team of chemical engineers at UNSW Sydney has achieved a breakthrough in plant-based food innovation by creating a cheese alternative that melts, stretches, and browns[Read More…]
MIT and SMART scientists use microneedles and melatonin to combat global food waste
The innovation tackles a pressing issue: over 30 per cent of the world’s food supply is lost after harvest, according to global estimates, enough to feed more than 1 billion people In a groundbreaking development aimed at reducing post-harvest food waste, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research[Read More…]
Regulatory approval for dsm-firmenich’s 2’-FL HMO ingredient in Indonesia
This approval secures market access for dsm-firmenich’s 2’-FL human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredient, commercially known as GLYCARE 2FL 9000 dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, announced that its Escherichia coli K-12 DH1 MDO strain for 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) production has received safety clearance from the Indonesian Biosafety Clearing House. This approval secures market[Read More…]
Starbucks introduces Papua New Guinea Highlands coffee in India
Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally rich and geographically remote coffee-growing regions in the world Starbucks introduces a new single-origin coffee to its India lineup, Papua New Guinea Highlands. This limited-edition, medium roast blend showcases Starbucks’ commitment to serving premium quality arabica beans, grown in the fertile[Read More…]
JBS USA to invest $135Mn in new sausage plant
The new facility plans to produce 130 million pounds of sausage, processing 500,000 sows each year JBS USA, one of the world’s leading food companies, announced plans to invest $135 million to build a state-of-the-art sausage production facility in Perry, Iowa. The project, once approved, will create 500 total direct[Read More…]
Orbitel International Group launches O’s Bubble MOCHI BOBA
The industry’s first ready-to-eat, non-microwave boba Boba has travelled a long way from the vibrant tea houses of Taiwan to supermarket aisles across the globe… And now, O’s Bubble, under the leadership of Orbitel International Group, is taking the beloved tapioca treat to the next level with the launch of O’s Bubble MOCHI BOBA (BOBA 3.0) – the[Read More…]
AI-Driven underwater tech set to boost NZ mussel industry by $80Mn
The research aligns with the New Zealand Government’s Aquaculture Strategy, which aims to build a $3 billion industry by 2035, including a $1 billion goal for the Greenshell mussel sector World-leading research from the University of Canterbury (UC) | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha is set to revolutionise New Zealand’s[Read More…]
New EcoVineyards guides empower Australian winegrowers
Developed under the national EcoVineyards program—funded by Wine Australia—the four best-practice management guides offer clear, step-by-step advice focused on three key areas: soil health, ground cover, and functional biodiversity Australia’s winegrape growers now have access to a suite of free, practical guides designed to encourage long-term, low-intervention vineyard management through[Read More…]
Fazer boosts rye bread production with €11Mn investment in largest rye bakery
The move comes in response to the 2024 Finnish nutrition recommendations, which emphasise the increased intake of whole grains Fazer, the market leader in Finland’s bakery sector, has announced a major investment to meet the country’s rising demand for whole grain products. The company has expanded its production capacity at[Read More…]
