December 18, 2024 | Cultured Meat

2024: A landmark year for alternative protein revolution

In 2024, the alternative protein industry underwent a transformative period marked by significant innovations, market expansions, and regulatory advancements, with an overall shift toward sustainability and consumer accessibility The year…

December 11, 2024 | Company News

Israel’s Gavan secures $8Mn to commercialise cutting-edge plant-based fat

Start-up is establishing a new European facility for commercial production of its plant-based Fatrix fat Israel-based food Technology start-up Gavan Technologies announces it has raised $8 million in A-round funds.…

December 9, 2024 | Beverages

Starbucks launches Green Planet biodegradable, plant-based straws in Japan 

The new straw is made from Green Planet, a plant-based biodegradable biopolymer Starbucks has introduced new biodegradable, plant-based straws to stores in Japan, another important action in support of the…

December 9, 2024 | Company News

From eco-friendly nutrition to egg replacement: How faba beans are transforming the plant-based market

Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific If you’re not part of the plant-based protein movement yet, you may soon be in the minority. It is predicted that by 2027,…

November 20, 2024 | Company News

Meatable welcomes strategic investment from Thailand’s Betagro

This partnership is a landmark achievement as Betagro becomes the first meat company in Asia to invest in Meatable Meatable, the pioneering cultivated meat technology company dedicated to creating sustainable,…

November 18, 2024 | Beverages

Refresco acquires Frías, enhancing plant-based beverage portfolio

This acquisition complements Refresco’s existing operations in Spain and significantly expands its capabilities in the plant-based drinks sector Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national,…

November 15, 2024 | Company News

Ingredion and Lantmännen partner to accelerate development of plant-based proteins

The agreement expands both companies’ capabilities in servicing a fast-growing and evolving alternative protein market Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions for food, beverage and industrial applications, and…

November 15, 2024 | Company News

Taiwan’s Ubiquity Sprouting unveils prototype for plant milk production system

Germinated plant milks offer a significant upgrade over traditional plant-based milks by capitalising on the enhanced nutrient profiles released during germination Taiwan-based Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation has achieved a major milestone…

November 4, 2024 | Company News

Pureture achieves breakthrough in plant-based protein

Pureture has developed a plant-based protein that provides comparable benefits to traditional animal-based proteins like casein and whey in supporting muscle recovery and growth New York-based biotech company Pureture, a…

October 21, 2024 | Company News

Canada’s companies partnering to improve plant-based cheese options

Project partners Daiya Foods, Ingredion, Ingredion Plant Based Protein Specialties (IPBPS) and Lovingly Made Flour Mills are combining their expertise to use Canadian pulses Protein Industries Canada announced a project…