Coperion has designed its MEGAtex series texturizing units, especially for use with the ZSK food extruder Coperion introduces the latest model in its MEGAtex cooling die series for manufacturing plant-based HMMA (High Moisture Meat Analogues). The new MEGAtex R90 texturizing unit achieves throughputs of up to 500 kg/h and is[Read More…]
Protein Alternatives
Seaweed bacon company Umaro Foods secures $3.8 Mn funding
Following their successful funding round – which was led by venture capital firm Agfunder – the Umaro Foods team is aiming to diversify its product range, along with expanding its technology platform for processing seaweed Umaro Foods, an alternative protein company based in Berkeley, California, has announced a successful second[Read More…]
UMAMI Bioworks acquires Shiok Meats
The combined entity, operating from Singapore, is set to benefit from enhanced market efficiencies, broader commercial opportunities, and expedited regulatory and market introductions for its products Agronomics has announced the acquisition of its portfolio company, Shiok Meats, by UMAMI Bioworks Pte. Ltd. The deal, structured as a share-for-share exchange, marks[Read More…]
Bezos Earth Fund announces $60Mn to establish centres for sustainable protein
This announcement builds on the Bezos Earth Fund’s $1 billion commitment to support farmers and sustainably expand food production Bezos Earth Fund Vice Chair Lauren Sánchez announced an initial $60 million commitment to establish Bezos Centres for Sustainable Protein as part of the Bezos Earth Fund’s $1 billion commitment to food transformation.[Read More…]
Primient commits $700Mn investment for plant-based future
Primient’s investment strategy is already working to drive purposeful modernisation in critical production assets and processes, ensuring the highest quality, most reliable production for decades to come Primient, a leader in plant-based food and industrial ingredient production has announced capital investment exceeding $700 million across the company’s operational footprint. Celebrated[Read More…]
UAE’s Novel Foods to build $500Mn biotech production hub
The new production site will initially develop brazzein, a sweet-tasting protein found in the fruit of the native West African Oubli plant that is said to be significantly sweeter than sugar Novel Foods Group, a company based in Abu Dhabi that produces sweet proteins, has announced a significant agreement to[Read More…]
Kraft Heinz launches plant-based Oscar Mayer hot dogs and sausages
The innovations mark the joint venture’s highly anticipated debut in the plant-based meat category The Kraft Heinz Not Company LLC debuted NotHotDogs and NotSausages, the first ever plant-based Oscar Mayer offerings and the first plant-based meat innovation from the joint venture between The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) (Kraft Heinz) and[Read More…]
Eat Just faces production issues with cultivated meat in Singapore
Eat Just has been operating its cell-based meat unit in Singapore since November 2020 US-based alternative protein manufacturer, Eat Just, has been facing production issues with its cultivated meat in Singapore. The company’s cell-based meat arm, Good Meat, has stopped selling cultured chicken to diners at Hubers Bistro in the[Read More…]
BlueNalu joins NFI as first cell-cultured seafood company
BlueNalu will also serve as a founding member of NFI’s inaugural Sushi Council BlueNalu, a global leader in the development of cell-cultured seafood, announced that it has gained membership in the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the leading trade association in the United States representing the nation’s critically important seafood industry.[Read More…]
Vegan Food acquires German Tofutown
The latest acquisition is Vegan Food Group’s first since it was rebranded as a new development out of its initial company, VFC Foods Vegan Food Group has agreed to acquire Tofutown, a German tofu manufacturer with €60 million in revenue. The latest acquisition is Vegan Food Group’s first since it was[Read More…]
