NEW TECH FOODS

Givaudan, Mista and Bühler have announced the opening of a new extrusion hub at the Mista Innovation Center in San Francisco, US.

MeliBio is expanding its technology platform to enhance its precision fermentation capabilities, partnering with Pow.Bio.

Imagindairy and Ginkgo Bioworks have announced a new partnership designed to accelerate the introduction of a new wave of cow-free dairy.

Chicago, US-based foodtech company Aqua Cultured Foods (Aqua) has entered into a new alt-seafood partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks.

Triplebar has extended its strategic partnership with FrieslandCampina Ingredients, announcing a “breakthrough” in lactoferrin production.

Meatly has partnered with ethical pet food brand Omni to launch the “world’s first” cans of pet food that use cell-based chicken.

BlueNalu has become a member of the National Fisheries Institute, the US’s leading trade association representing the seafood industry.

Innovate UK has awarded around £500,000 in grant funding to three cell-based meat companies based in the North-East of England.