NEW TECH FOODS

French cultivated food companies Gourmey and Vital Meat have merged to create PARIMA, a new entity focused on developing cell-based animal products including duck and chicken.

British animal-free pet food brand The Pack has teamed up with German biotech start-up MicroHarvest to launch Gut Bites, a microbial protein dog treat for the UK market.

A new study suggests that younger adults and men in the UK are significantly more open to foods created using precision fermentation, a technology that uses genetically engineered microbes to produce ingredients like milk proteins, eggs or palm oil outside of traditional agriculture.

A new US food-tech company, Lasso, has been launched by the team behind plant-based meat start-up Tender Food, supported by $6.5 million in new funding.

Maia Ventures, an early-stage AgriFoodTech investor, has launched its first fund with €55 million to back innovative food and agriculture start-ups.

Ecorobotix has raised a total of $150 million across its recent Series C and D funding rounds to accelerate the global rollout of its AI-powered Ultra-High Precision (UHP) spraying technology.

Hydrosome Labs has released new research showing that its technology can significantly enhance yeast fermentation performance, potentially improving industrial productivity without costly equipment upgrades.

Verley has received a 'No Questions Letter' from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), confirming the safety of its ingredients for food use.