Protein Alternatives

Nutraland USA’s Somato Phytomelatonin achieves GRAS status

Somato is the world’s first whole food-derived phytomelatonin from tomatoes Nutraland USA announced that its game-changing plant-based melatonin ingredient, Somato, derived from tomatoes, has achieved self-affirmed Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) status. This significant milestone highlights Somato’s safety and paves the way for greater acceptance and utilisation of this innovative ingredient[Read More…]

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Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein opens at NSU

Backed by $30Mn from the Bezos Earth Fund, the centre aims to revolutionise sustainable protein research and commercialisation in Asia The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (NUS) was launched today, marking a major milestone as the first of its kind in Asia to advance research in alternative proteins. With a $30 million grant from[Read More…]

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UK invests ÂŁ15Mn to commercialise alternative proteins

The new centre, hosted by the University of Leeds and co-led with the James Hutton Institute, the University of Sheffield, and Imperial College London The UK government is investing ÂŁ15 million in an innovation hub to accelerate the commercialisation of plant-based, cultivated and fermentation-made foods. The announcement by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and[Read More…]

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L Catterton invests in China’s plant-based drinks brand Viee

Partnership leveraging L Catterton’s operating know-how will help entrench Viee’s leading position in Sichuan and Chongqing and facilitate expansion in nearby provinces L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, announced that it has made a strategic investment in Viee, a beverage company with an eponymous brand of plant-based drinks most frequently consumed alongside spicy cuisines[Read More…]

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CytoNest launches commercial product for cell-based meat production

The product, called CytoSurge 3D fibre scaffold, has applications in cell research, biopharmaceuticals, cell therapeutics, and cultured meat and seafood development University of Georgia startup CytoNest Inc. released its first commercial product, a fibre scaffold that optimises cell manufacturing and tissue engineering, last month. The product, called CytoSurge 3D fibre scaffold,[Read More…]

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Refresco acquires FrĂ­as Spanish manufacturer of plant-based drinks

FrĂ­as produces private-label plant-based drinks, including almond, rice, hazelnut, and soy drinks, for key Spanish retailers and beyond Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America, and Australia, announces it has agreed to acquire FrĂ­as NutriciĂłn (FrĂ­as) from[Read More…]

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Big Idea Ventures introduces plant-based shrimp startup

Bayou Best has been launched to commercialise a portfolio of proven intellectual property that supports a truly sustainable, animal-free solution to the seafood industry Big Idea Ventures (BIV), a global investment leader within the food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science sectors, has launched Bayou Best Foods, Inc. (Bayou Best), the eighth[Read More…]

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UNLIMEAT introduces K-Vegan products across USA

UNLIMEAT partners with Sprouts Farmers Market, launching vegan products at 400 Sprouts Stores across the USA UNLIMEAT, a leading Korean vegan food company, has announced it will launch its products at about 400 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide in the USA. The initial product lineup includes three offerings: Korean BBQ original, bulgogi, and[Read More…]

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Bunge introduces Beleaf PlantBetter

Bunge’s plant-based butter alternative offers exceptional sensory qualities, easy processing and significant cost savings Bunge, a global leader in agribusiness, food and ingredients announced the launch of Beleaf PlantBetter in North America. This follows its successful European launch in 2023. Beleaf PlantBetter is the answer to the complexities faced by food manufacturers and bakers[Read More…]

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