NEW TECH FOODS

Researchers have developed a protein-based sweetener claimed to be around 10,000 times sweeter than sugar, using microbial fermentation.

MycoTechnology has achieved several objectives, surpassing its expected timeline on its path to commercialising its honey truffle sweetener.

Abu Dhabi-based company Novel Foods Group has announced plans to build a new $500m biotech production hub in the United Arab Emirates.