NEW TECH FOODS

BeneMeat launches EU pet food trial for cultivated meat dog treats

BeneMeat has launched its Try & Share programme, giving pet owners across the EU the chance to test dog treats made with cultivated meat and share their feedback.

Solar Foods develops Solein-based mayonnaise as alternative to egg yolk

Solar Foods has unveiled a new application for its microbial protein Solein, using it as a replacement for egg yolk in mayonnaise production.

Magnum Ice Cream Company partners with NotCo to drive AI-powered innovation

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) has announced a partnership with foodtech firm NotCo to accelerate innovation in the US market.

Onego Bio secures FDA green light for precision-fermented egg protein Bioalbumen

The US FDA has issued a “no questions” letter to Onego Bio, confirming that its precision-fermented egg protein Bioalbumen is GRAS for use in a variety of food and beverage applications.

The Protein Brewery secures €30m to scale fungi-based protein Fermotein

Dutch foodtech company The Protein Brewery has closed a €30 million Series B funding round to accelerate the commercialisation of its mycoprotein ingredient, Fermotein, and expand its production capacity.

Fermentation technologies could add £10bn to UK economy by 2050, research finds

Innovative methods of producing food through fermentation could add nearly £10 billion to the UK economy by 2050, according to new analysis.

Terra Oleo emerges from stealth with funding to transform palm oil and cocoa supply chains

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.

Revyve secures €24m to scale yeast-based egg alternatives

Dutch food-tech company Revyve has raised nearly €24 million in Series B financing to accelerate the rollout of its functional yeast proteins, designed to replace eggs and additives in mainstream food categories.