NEW TECH FOODS

Terra Oleo, a Singapore-based biotechnology firm, has officially emerged from stealth mode, announcing a $3.1 million funding round backed by Breakthrough Energy Discovery.

Krones has announced significant expansions to its portfolio with the acquisition of a 60% stake in GHS Separationstechnik and the full takeover of Can Systems Worldwide (CSW) based in the Netherlands.

Estonian food-tech start-up Äio has announced the successful completion of its first full-scale production run of its sustainable yeast-based oil, reaching a volume of 1 tonne.

Digital twins offer a way to bridge the persistent gap between what’s happening on the ground and the digital systems designed to increase efficiency and productivity, observes Alex de Vigan, CEO and founder of French technology company Nfinite.

BlueTree Technologies has entered into an exclusive partnership with PCI Membranes, part of Filtration Group, to expand the use of sugar-reduction technologies in the beverage sector.

US climate tech company Nitricity has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate production of its organic nitrogen fertilizer and expand operations into Europe.

Berlin-based start-up Nosh.bio has unveiled its first koji-based hybrid mince in a public foodservice trial with Speisemanufaktur Adlershof, aiming to demonstrate its potential for large-scale commercial use.

Icelandic biotech company ORF Genetics has raised €5 million to expand production of its MESOkine growth-factor portfolio for the cultivated meat sector.

Perfat Technologies has secured €2.5 million in Series A financing to advance its innovative fat alternatives, addressing critical health and sustainability issues related to saturated and tropical fats.

Tetra Pak and Danish biotech company Swan Neck Bio have joined forces to tackle one of the biggest challenges in producing fermentation-based foods at scale – preparing the seed culture.

A new Innovate UK–funded collaboration will give food and biotech companies access to Cellular Agriculture’s next-generation bioreactor system without the need for upfront investment.

Cellular Agriculture has relocated to a purpose-built research and development facility at Corsham Science Park, Wiltshire, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities as it prepares to scale cultivated food technologies.

Food Founders Studio has closed its initial funding round of CHF 1.2 million (approx. $1.5 million) and unveiled its first venture, a plant-based flavour improvement technology developed with a European university partner.

Dutch biotech company NoPalm Ingredients has announced plans to establish its first demonstration factory at the Food Innovation Campus operated by NIZO Food Research in Ede.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing food science, has announced the appointment of Dr Margaret (Peggy) Poole as its 86th president, effective 1 September 2025.

A new field study by Exomad Green has found that biochar can significantly improve soil health and agricultural productivity, strengthening its case as a regenerative farming solution.

UK biotech company CellRev has ceased trading after failing to secure Series A investment, CEO Chris Green confirmed this week.

JBT Marel has introduced the ProDose Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine, a fully automated system designed to streamline and standardise the post-harvest waxing process for fresh pineapples.

German start-up Myriameat is collaborating with two undisclosed industry partners to develop a hybrid sausage combining conventional and cell-cultured meat, without plant-based additives.

The partnership will focus on developing an amplifier for a specific active ingredient, with Gowan making an undisclosed investment including upfront payments, milestone-based value sharing and royalties.