Cell-based
26 Jul 2024
--- This week in industry news, FrieslandCampina Ingredients chose Brenntag to distribute its Biotis ingredients in France and Lidl joined forces with beef producers to advance regenerative farming and carbon reduction....
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18 Jul 2024
--- A survey reveals that European consumers want the freedom to choose whether to eat cultivated meat once EU regulators have approved it. Most of those surveyed also think that cultivated meat packaging should be allowed to...
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15 Jul 2024
--- Singapore-based cultivated seafood innovator Umami Bioworks plans to scale and commercialize its products by joining forces with two Indian organizations — science incubator IKP Knowledge Park, Bangalore and Sathyabama...
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10 Jul 2024
--- Protein demand is widely expected to increase in line with a rising global population as consumer choices continue to diversify beyond conventional animal-derived products. The rise of alt-protein innovation, especially in...
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01 Jul 2024
--- Key business highlights in June included dsm-firmenich unveiling plans to sell its Yeast Extracts business to Lesaffre, a global business specializing in fermentation and microorganisms. Tate & Lyle agreed to acquire the...
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28 Jun 2024
--- With a history of over 160 years in the food and beverage market, Tate & Lyle has long been a staple in the industry. Even so, last week’s announcement about the company’s plans to buy CP Kelco, a seller of...
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17 Jun 2024
--- Abu Dhabi’s new food and water cluster AgriFood Growth & Water Abundance (AGWA) and Believer Meats have joined forces to develop the production of cultivated meat in the MENA region. The collaboration presents an...
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07 Jun 2024
--- US-based innovator Prolific Machines is “ushering in a new era of biomanufacturing” by harnessing light and AI to grow and control cells through a photomolecular biomanufacturing platform that can optimize...
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05 Jun 2024
--- Israeli start-up Forsea Foods hosted a tasting event this week for its cultivated unagi in Tel Aviv in line with its plans to launch the eel meat in Japan by 2026. Investors and government representatives gathered at...
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31 May 2024
--- In May, Kerry spoke to us about its solutions to alleviate price and supply challenges as the cocoa crisis rages on. The olive oil supply chain also felt the pinch as prices soared. And, vanilla exporters in Uganda called...
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31 May 2024
--- The EU’s recent decision to ban smoke flavorings has spurred innovation in natural alternatives, including Biospringer’s smoked yeast flavoring. The natural ingredient can be used to elevate taste profiles in a...
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22 May 2024
--- Alt-protein pioneer Wanda Fish has formulated a cell-based alternative to the world’s most expensive fish — the Bluefin tuna, which can cost up to US$100 per kg of serving in restaurants. The company’s...
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21 May 2024
--- Investment in F&B manufacturing in the UK is falling, according to a Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) report and survey. Brexit, the global COVID-19 pandemic, geo-political unrest, extreme weather conditions and...
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20 May 2024
--- The F&B industry is increasingly shifting focus toward protein produced from diverse sources in a bid to reduce reliance on animal proteins and ensure future food security. Food Ingredients First catches up with Arpad...
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14 May 2024
--- F&B equipment supplier GEA has unveiled plans to bolster alternative proteins by commencing construction of a technology center in the US. The company will use the facility to formulate industry-ready alternatives to...
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03 May 2024
--- Israel-based cellular agriculture and food technology company Aleph Farms has partnered with BioRaptor, pioneers in optimizing biotech processes using data and AI. The collaboration seeks to improve Aleph’s production...
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02 May 2024
--- South Korea is setting up a unique “regulation-free special zone” (RFSZ) where food tech firms can research and develop cultivated meat in a region with favorable regulatory exemptions to foster faster innovation...
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30 Apr 2024
--- The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that UK food inflation is beginning to normalize and is likely to continue slowing if global food prices and domestic producer costs remain stable. However, geopolitical...
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24 Apr 2024
--- Unilever has revealed plans to scale back some of its sustainability targets, including more responsible packaging, backing for SMEs and support for the living wage, in a move that has drawn criticism from NGOs. The FMCG...
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24 Apr 2024
--- Plant-based, cell-based and precision-fermented solutions are all terms we are hearing more abundantly in the animal-free food arena. The space is brimming with potential to reach new heights in garnering advanced...
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