French insect ag pioneers Agronutris and Ÿnsect in trouble
The insect farming industry is facing economic challenges, with pioneers Ÿnsect and Agronutris seeking financial options. Ÿnsect is exploring takeover…
Cargill: “The World Needs More Protein That Is Grown Sustainably To Keep Pace With Global Population Growth”
Cargill is investing in sustainable protein solutions to address global food challenges, partnering with startups like ENOUGH to develop mycoprotein.…
Motif Foodworks assets on auction block
Motif FoodWorks, a Boston-based food-tech startup specializing in alt-meat formulations via precision fermentation, is liquidating its assets following a patent…
Alternative meat patents are on the up and here’s why
IP in meat alternatives have risen significantly as the market has grown, covering a wide range of areas, according to…
Plant-based whole cut startup Juicy Marbles plans US retail launch in 2025, aims for profitability by year end
The firm, known for its quirky marketing, is now in 3,500 stores in multiple European markets, with major retail accounts…
Foodtech startup Motif FoodWorks is closing down
Boston-based foodtech firm Motif FoodWorks—best-known for its meaty tasting heme proteins produced via precision fermentation—is closing down, AgFunderNews has learned.…
Nutreco announces opening of first cell feed production facility
Nutreco has announced that it has completed construction on the world’s first dedicated food-grade powder production facility for cell feed…
Impossible gets EU safety nod for key ingredient
The European Food Safety Authority Panel on Food Additive and Flavorings (FAF Panel) has concluded that the soy leghemoglobin used…
AQUA Cultured gets GRAS approval
AQUA Cultured Foods has self-affirmed that its cellulose-based product is Generally Recognized as Safe (“GRAS”) following a recent review by…
Navigating ultra-processed foods: getting clarity on complexity
Confusion often arises when discussing or considering ultra-processed foods because the term itself is not uniformly defined or understood across…