Plant-based alternatives maker kicks off global launch of its line of vegan deli meats following Australia success Leading foodtech developer of plant-based alternatives, Israel-based Vgarden has announced the global launch of its vegan line of deli meats to be jointly manufactured with the major Israel-based supermarket chain and meat delicatessen[Read More…]
Protein Alternatives
New clean-label plant-based chicken launches in China
Made with proprietary extrusion technology that results in a rich fibrous structure Haofood, a startup with presence in China and Singapore, has announced its latest innovation- Carefree Pulled Chickless, a clean-label plant-based chicken that is available in China now. Clean-label products are made without extra added artificial additives, preservatives, thickeners, water retention agent, colourings,[Read More…]
DSM and The Kitchen Hub lead $1.9 M funding round for Israeli food tech startup
Functional protein platform developer on mission to clean labels, improve plant-based foods Israel-based startup Meala FoodTech, the developer of a functional protein platform, has announced the close of $1.9 million in pre-seed investment. The round was led by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub, part of The Strauss-Group and DSM Venturing (the corporate venture arm of[Read More…]
Australia invests $2.2 M to develop alternative proteins sector
An increase of 25 percent in plant and animal proteins required by 2050: UN An Alternative Protein Application Centre (APAC) has been granted $2.2 million to develop technology that supports a growing alternative proteins manufacturing and processing industry. According to the United Nations, an increase of 25 percent in plant[Read More…]
BENEO buys shares in German start up to get close to the consumer needs for plant based meat solutions
company focused on the development, production, marketing and distribution of meat replacement and meat alternative products, as well as other products linked to BBQ foods. A start-up for hybrid, vegetarian and vegan products, marks the next step in BENEO´s plant-based protein strategy with the market for fish and meat alternatives[Read More…]
CP Foods pledges to improve free antibiotic meat products to moves toward a sustainable food system
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) emphasizing animal welfare principle and responsible use of antibiotics throughout food value chains, as well as by applying of cutting-edge technology and innovation. “Animal Welfare management is the essential strategy for quality control and food safety in order to improve animal health[Read More…]
Bunge Invest in New Protein Concentrate Facility in the U.S.
A global leader in agribusiness, food, and ingredients, plans to invest approximately $550 million to build a fully integrated soy protein concentrate (SPC) and textured soy protein concentrate (TSPC) facility. The new facility is expected to meet rising customer demand for key ingredients in the production of plant-based foods, processed[Read More…]
Technology startup The Better Meat Co. announced a joint development agreement with Greenleaf Foods
The two organizations will work together to explore the next generation of alternative protein innovation using The Better Meat Co.’s state-of-the-art Rhiza mycoprotein ingredient. Produced via fermentation in The Better Meat Co.’s headquarters, Rhiza mycoprotein is a sustainable, whole food ingredient that is naturally meat-textured and contains more protein than[Read More…]
Dr. Foods, Inc. and ImpacFat Pte. Ltd. announced their collaboration to advance development of alternative protein products in Japan and Singapore.
Next Meats is a food-tech venture company based in Tokyo that specialises in the R&D of alternative meat products, with a strong focus on sustainability. The significance of this collaboration lies in the fact that their combined expertise will propel the speedy development of Next Meats’ next generation of products such as[Read More…]
Barilla Group announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Back to Nature, from B&G Foods
Back to Nature features a portfolio of plant-based, non-GMO products that compete in the United States cookies, crackers, granola, and nuts & trail mix categories. Barilla, a fourth-generation family-owned company founded in 1877 is an international food company, leading in pasta and bakery products, and present in more than 100[Read More…]
