NEW TECH FOODS

The UK government has recognised alternative proteins as a strategic opportunity for economic growth and food system resilience in its newly published food strategy.

Revo Foods has revealed plans to make its unique plant-based octopus alternative, The Kraken, a permanent part of the brand’s portfolio after a limited initial run last year. We spoke to the company’s CEO, Robin Simsa, to find out more.

Belgian foodtech start-up Koppie has raised pre-seed funding to develop a new coffee alternative made from fermented and roasted pulses.

Swedish food-tech start-up Millow has commissioned its first large-scale dry-state fermentation factory, supported by the European Innovation Council, to produce its clean label protein made from oats and mycelium.