NEW TECH FOODS

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.

Aleph Farms has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Cultured Hub to set up its first European production facility in Kemptthal, Canton Zurich.

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

Finnish biotech company Enifer has obtained self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in the US for its mycoprotein ingredient Pekilo, following an independent expert panel review.

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.

The European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) has released a new report calling for urgent EU action to accelerate the shift towards sustainable meat alternatives.

The Rainforest Alliance has announced the launch of a new regenerative agriculture certification solution, designed to provide farmers and companies with a science-based standard to track their impact on soil health and biodiversity.

New Zealand-based Leaft Foods has entered a strategic partnership with Lacto Japan Co to bring its Rubisco Protein Isolate to Japan’s food manufacturing sector.