NEW TECH FOODS

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.