NEW TECH FOODS

Alternative protein producer Enough has announced the appointment of Jan Agter as Interim CEO, succeeding co-founder Jim Laird.

The I Sentiatech Congress will take place on 21–22 October 2025, serving as a key European meeting point for industry, the scientific community and public administration to address emerging risks and innovations in detection technologies impacting health and the environment.

New Tech Foods speaks to Daan Raemdonck, CEO and co-founder of Koppie, a coffee alternative company made from fermented pulses.

Bold Laser Automation has introduced a new inspection system, the DS1250LJX Dual Scanner Pre-Inspection Platform, designed to work in tough conditions found in food and medical packaging plants.

US start-up Friends & Family Pet Food Company has received regulatory approval to sell its cultivated chicken-based pet food in Singapore, a first for Asia.

New global data compiled by the Good Food Institute (GFI) highlights China’s deepening commitment to scaling cultivated meat, positioning the country as a potential global leader in the sector.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture debt agreement with Dutch biotech company Solynta to support the development of disease-resistant, climate-resilient potato varieties.

Beyond Meat has launched its new Beyond Steak Filet, made from mycelium, faba protein and avocado oil, through a number of foodservice partnerships in the US.

Researchers at the University of Arkansas' Departments of Food Science and Biological and Agricultural Engineering have developed a more robust and reliable 3D-printable bio-ink using sorghum proteins, unlocking new potential for innovation in both food and pharmaceutical applications.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), in partnership with Rabobank and its leasing arm DLL, has announced a new €1 billion funding initiative aimed at boosting sustainability and agtech innovation among SMEs across the EU.

Alternative protein start-up, Mottainai Food Tech has officially opened a pilot-scale manufacturing facility and R&D laboratory in Singapore, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia dedicated to the solid-state fermentation of upcycled, plant-based proteins.

Edible Garden has announced the launch of Edible Garden-Prairie Hills, a new 6.2-acre facility in Webster City, Iowa.

Cultivated meat producer Believer Meats has received a green light from the US FDA, confirming the safety of its cell-based chicken and paving the way for future market entry in the US.

In a landmark move for the cultivated meat industry, US start-up Mission Barns has become the first company globally to receive full regulatory approval to produce and sell cultivated pork and fat for both retail and foodservice markets.

Researchers in Japan have developed a needle-type multi-enzyme biosensor that can monitor sucrose levels in living plants in real time.

Israeli biotech start-up Novella Innovative Technology has partnered with Australian ingredient developer Metaphor Foods to bring next-generation natural food preservation solutions to market.

Austrian food-tech start-up Revo Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Minced Fungi Protein, made from fermented mycoprotein and containing just four natural ingredients.

Foodtech company Win-Win, known for creating what it claims is the UK’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative, has closed a £3 million Series A funding round.

Barry Callebaut has teamed up with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) to research the potential of cocoa cell culture technology.

GEA Group has inaugurated a new $20 million New Food Application and Technology Centre (ATC) in Janesville, Wisconsin, aimed at enhancing the scalability of alternative protein production.