James Petrie, Co-Founder and CEO of Nourish Ingredients In a significant advancement for sustainable food, Australian biotech startup Nourish Ingredients has successfully achieved commercial-scale production of Tastilux, a precision-fermented fat that mimics the taste and texture of animal fats, without the use of animals. Leading this innovation is James Petrie,[Read More…]
Protein Alternatives
Meala partners with dsm-firmenich to commercialise texturising protein for meat alternatives
The product is now available in Europe via dsm-firmenich as VertisTM PB Pea Plant-based innovator Meala FoodTech Ltd. partners with dsm-firmenich to launch VertisTM PB Pea, a groundbreaking texturising pea protein. This single, multifunctional ingredient is designed to replace modified binders, such as hydrocolloids, helping to clean up labels in[Read More…]
Why Push for Cruelty-Free Meats?
A little over ten years ago, the idea of growing real meat without raising or slaughtering animals sounded like science fiction. Fast forward to today, and cultivated meat is no longer just a bold concept; it’s a fast-moving, headline-grabbing innovation that’s reshaping how we think about the future of food. [Read More…]
Volare secures €26Mn to advance insect protein production in Europe
This milestone strengthens protein self-sufficiency and accelerates the shift toward sustainable, circular food production in Europe Finnish biotech company Volare announces the closing of a €26 million funding round to build Volare 01 – a facility set to become the most efficient protein production plant in the world, and to[Read More…]
Study finds dairy may help improve blood sugar control better than vegan diet
Conducted by researchers from the University of Reading and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, the 14-day dietary intervention trial involved 30 healthy adults A new clinical study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition suggests that incorporating dairy products into a plant-based diet may be more effective in managing blood sugar[Read More…]
Inside BENEO’s new pulse plant: pioneering sustainable protein from faba beans
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director at BENEO Asia Pacific As global consumer preferences increasingly shift towards healthier and more sustainable food options, BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients and part of the Südzucker Group, is enhancing its investment in plant-based nutrition. The company has recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art pulse-processing plant[Read More…]
Thailand’s first animal-free dairy startup MUU secures strategic investment
The funding will fast-track MUU’s mission to revolutionise the dairy industry in Southeast Asia and beyond through precision fermentation technology MUU, Thailand’s pioneering animal-free dairy biotech startup, has announced a new round of strategic investment from A2D Ventures, Leave a Nest Japan, and a major Japanese food conglomerate. The funding[Read More…]
Arla Foods Ingredients targets acid whey elimination with high-yield solution
The new concept showcases Arla Foods Ingredients’ Nutrilac HighYield range of milk proteins as an innovative, no-waste solution for dairy producers Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a “Maximum yield, no acid whey” concept that demonstrates how acid whey can be eliminated from the strained dairy production process to enhance efficiency and[Read More…]
Roslin scientists develop pig fat stem cells for cultivated meat industry
The pioneering development, recently published in NPJ Science of Food, promises to address one of the sector’s most persistent challenges—creating realistic and sustainable animal fat at scale In a major breakthrough for the cultivated meat industry, scientists at The Roslin Institute have developed a new line of pig stem cells[Read More…]
T. Hasegawa introduces PLANTREACT flavour technology
Proprietary reaction technology replicates the complex flavour profiles of animal proteins for vegan products, addressing consumer demand for better-tasting plant-based proteins T. Hasegawa USA Inc., one of the world’s top flavour manufacturers, is responding to consumer demand for better-tasting vegan proteins with a breakthrough technology that redefines plant-based protein flavour. Today, the California-based[Read More…]
