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UK government commits £184m to scaling up engineering biology infrastructure, including alt-protein development
The UK government has announced its Digital & Technology Sector Plan as part of its broader Industrial Strategy, including a £184m Engineering Biology Scale-up Infrastructure Programme to build and upgrade facilities.
Melissa Bradshaw
Jun 252 min read
Rival Foods raises €10m in Series B funding round to scale up plant-based whole cuts
Dutch food-tech company Rival Foods has raised €10m in Series B growth financing, supporting the scale-up of its plant-based whole cut meat alternatives.
Melissa Bradshaw
Jun 242 min read
Australia approves cell-based meat for sale in regulatory milestone for start-up Vow
Australian biotech company Vow has announced that cultivated Japanese quail products under its brand, Forged, have been officially approved for sale in Australia and New Zealand.
Leah Smith
Jun 192 min read
Mosa Meat seeks UK market approval for cultivated beef ingredients
Cultivated meat producer Mosa Meat has submitted its first application for market authorisation in the UK, marking a significant step in...
Siân Yates
May 192 min read
Liberation Labs partners with NEOM to establish precision fermentation facility in Saudi Arabia
Liberation Labs, a biomanufacturing scale-up backed by Agronomics, has announced a strategic partnership with the NEOM Investment Fund...
Melissa Bradshaw
Apr 162 min read
AI-driven food company Starday secures $11m in Series A funding
Starday, a US-based, AI-driven food innovation company, has successfully completed an $11 million Series A funding round aimed at...
Siân Yates
Apr 92 min read
Taylor Farms acquires agri-tech business FarmWise
Taylor Farms, a US-based producer of ready-to-eat salads, has announced its acquisition of agri-tech group FarmWise's business. FarmWise...
Leah Smith
Apr 92 min read
Integriculture secures funding from Mizuho Bank to advance cellular agriculture initiatives
Integriculture has announced a significant financial milestone with the acquisition of a ¥100 million overdraft facility from Mizuho Bank.
Siân Yates
Apr 22 min read
The Good Food Institute launches 2025 Research Grant Program to propel alt-protein innovation
The GFI has opened its 2025 grant programme for innovative projects to advance the science and technology of the alternative protein sector.
Siân Yates
Apr 22 min read
Melt&Marble strengthens leadership team
Melt&Marble, a manufacturer of precision-fermented fats, has appointed two key leaders to bolster its operational and product development.
Siân Yates
Apr 12 min read
Differential Bio secures €2m pre-seed funding to scale-up Biomanufacturing efforts
Munich-based Differential Bio exits stealth mode, announcing a €2M pre-seed funding round to transform biomanufacturing.
Siân Yates
Mar 272 min read
Ajinomoto expands solein-powered ice cream line in Singapore
Ajinomoto Group launches Solein-powered ice creams in Singapore under Atlr.72, meeting demand for healthier, sustainable products.
Siân Yates
Mar 272 min read
Global agri-food-tech investment shrinks as sector enters new growth phase
The agri-food-tech sector has seen a steep decline in investment, with funding down 73% from its 2021 peak, according to 2024 FoodTech 500.
Siân Yates
Mar 265 min read
Aleph Farms Secures $29m to propel cultivated steak production
Aleph Farms has successfully raised $29 million in funding aimed at advancing its production capabilities for whole-cut cultivated steak.
Siân Yates
Mar 252 min read
A meaty debate: The battle over cultivated meat bans
Will cultivated meat find its place on consumers’ plates, or is the industry facing an uphill battle? The Cell base explores.
Leah Smith
Mar 259 min read
Upside Foods restructures amid industry challenges
Upside Foods has initiated another round of layoffs as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Siân Yates
Mar 212 min read
Cult Food Science partners with cultivated meat producer for pet treats
The company's subsidiary, Further Foods, has secured an research & development supply agreement with a cultivated meat producer.
Siân Yates
Mar 212 min read
Onego Bio establishes flagship manufacturing facility in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Onego Bio has announced plans to construct its flagship manufacturing facility in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Siân Yates
Mar 182 min read
New Wave Biotech partners with Multus to drive 55% cost reduction
New Wave Biotech has partnered with Multus to optimise biomanufacturing processes, achieving a remarkable 55% reduction in production costs.
Siân Yates
Mar 182 min read
Cell4Food and CoLab4Food collaborate to propel Portugal's agrifood sector
Cell4Food and CoLab4Food have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing research and innovation in the food sector.
Siân Yates
Mar 172 min read
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