Clean Food Group Nets $7M in Funding to Become World’s Largest Yeast Oil Manufacturer
UK biotech startup Clean Food Group has brought on new funding to scale up production of its waste-derived yeast oils and fats.
Checkerspot Unveils Microalgae-Based Alternative to Intensively Farmed Oils in Personal Care
Betting on the personal care industry’s expanding embrace of sustainable fats, Californian biotech firm Checkerspot has debuted Algolein, a new line of microalgae oils to replace intensively farmed fats in skincare, makeup, and other cosmetics.
From Chile’s Forests to Fields, Syngenta Brings Botanical-Based Biofungicide to the Americas
Innovation often begins by observing nature and drawing inspiration from it, a wisdom deeply rooted in the ancient Mapuche culture of Chile. Known and used for centuries, the Mapuche have traditionally utilized the bark’s high saponin content of Quillaja saponaria for cleansing and medicinal purposes, and today this ever-green tree is helping farmers protect their crops.
Bluu Reaches Industrial Production of Cultivated Fish Cells for Personal Care & Seafood
Months after expanding its focus beyond seafood into health and beauty, Hamburg-based Bluu has reached industrial-scale production of its cultivated fish cells.
Äio’s Yeast-Derived Fat Enters the Cosmetics Market with Tilk’s Skin-Boosting Serum
Accelerating the drive to phase out harmful tropical and petroleum-based oils from the personal care industry, Estonia’s Äio has commercialised its planet-friendly alternative made from yeast and industry waste.
Future Food Quick Bites: Beyond Meat x Taco Bell, Crowdfunding Galore & Marigold Protein
Fast-food giant Taco Bell has teased a new partnership with vegan giant Beyond Meat to create a new plant-based protein that will be tested within this year. The chain said it chose the latter due to its track record of attracting young consumers. They previously tested a meat-free carne asada steak quesadilla and tacos offered at price parity.
Future Food Quick Bites: Tempeh Protein Bites, Dairy-Free Cold Foam & Garden Gourmet
British plant protein firm Tiba Tempeh has unveiled Protein Bites, a chilled snack range delivering 12g of protein and 3.5g of fibre per 60g pack. It will be available in roasted and Southern-style flavours at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Ocado from May 6, priced at £1.50 per pack.
Future Food Quick Bites: Ham Sammies, Vegan Burrata & Cultivated Chicken
German whole-cut plant-based meat startup Project Eaden has incorporated its sliced ham alternative into a sandwich sold under its consumer brand Lekka, which contains 16g of protein and is available in over 1,000 Rewe stores.
Future Food Quick Bites: Cultivated Pet Food, Khloe Kardashian & Nutella Peanut
US startup Friends & Family Pet Food Co debuted its cultivated Kampung bird treats at the Singapore Pet Expo (April 3-5), selling around 200 packs (equivalent to around 18kg of fresh cultivated meat) with an 82% acceptance rate amongst pets. It’s planning a retail launch next month.
5 Minutes with A Future Food VC: Oyster Bay Venture Capital’s Felix Leonhardt
In 2019, a large German retailer would order products from my previous startup by fax and pay by cheque. The whole supply chain was inefficient and barely digitalised. While in the past six years, some things have changed, this is still far from a data-driven supply chain. Using software and data in a very basic way can unlock a lot of value.