Arsenale Bioyards, Cauldron & Shiru Selected as Technology Pioneers by World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has announced the 2025 cohort of its Technology Pioneers community, recognizing 100 early-stage companies from 28 countries. Among the cohort are three companies developing novel proteins and ingredients: “You need a community to move your mission forward” 2025 marks the 25th year of the Technology Pioneers program. Alumni include notable names like Google, Dropbox, PayPal, and SoundCloud, along with companies focused on alternative proteins such as …
Arkeon, a Company Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Protein, Files for Insolvency
Arkeon, an Austrian startup using fermentation to turn carbon dioxide into high-quality amino acids, has formally filed for insolvency. Co-founder and CEO Gregor Tegl made the announcement on LinkedIn, but did not reveal why the startup had run into difficulties. He thanked Arkeon’s team members, advisors, investors, partners, and supporters for their dedication to the company. Arkeon was founded to transform industrial emissions into proteins, with the aim of creating …
Liberation Labs Rebrands as Liberation Bioindustries Ahead of Commercial Precision Fermentation Launch
Liberation Labs has officially changed its name to Liberation Bioindustries to better reflect its role as a global contract biomanufacturer operating at commercial scale. The company is preparing to bring its first purpose-built precision fermentation facility online in Richmond, Indiana, in early 2026. A second site in Saudi Arabia is currently in the feasibility assessment phase. Mark Warner, founder and CEO, explained the rationale behind the name change: “As we …
Upside Foods Serves Cultivated Chicken at Indy 500 Ahead of Indiana’s Cultivated Meat Ban
Cultivated meat company UPSIDE Foods, based in Berkeley, California, served cultivated chicken sandwiches during the Indianapolis 500 event on Sunday. This demonstration occurred shortly before Indiana’s statewide ban on the sale of cultivated meat takes effect on July 1, 2025. Indiana’s legislation prohibits the sale of cultivated meat products, including those produced by UPSIDE Foods. The company used the Indy 500 event to respond to the upcoming ban, stating on …
BlueNalu Expands Partnership With Nomad Foods, Gains Acceptance Into UK Regulatory Sandbox
US-based cultivated seafood producer BlueNalu has announced an expansion of its partnership with leading European frozen food company Nomad Foods. The collaboration, which began in 2021, will support the future commercialization of cultivated seafood products in Europe. The companies will initially work on market-entry strategies in the UK, with a focus on premium food service and limited-time offerings. The news follows BlueNalu’s acceptance into the UK Food Standards Agency’s novel …
Moolec Science Merges with Bioceres Group to Scale Molecular Farming Platform
Moolec Science, a producer of animal proteins through molecular farming, has entered into an all-stock business combination with Bioceres Group Limited and related entities. The deal, finalized on April 17, 2025, will position Moolec as the parent company of Bioceres Group, Nutrecon LLC, and Gentle Technologies Corp., creating a larger entity focused on innovation in food production and sustainability. Moolec uses molecular farming to produce animal proteins and nutritional oils …
Cellva Shifts Focus to Microencapsulation Technology with Launch of Cocoa Substitute
Cellva has recently undergone a strategic pivot, refocusing its efforts on microencapsulation technology, which it sees as central to its future growth. This shift is accompanied by the consolidation of its research and development and administrative operations, all aimed at streamlining its processes and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable food solutions. The future of cocoa The company’s new direction is highlighted by the launch of CoffeeCoa™, a cocoa substitute developed …
Ivy Farm Appoints Gail Francis to Lead Commercial Efforts for Premium Cultivated Wagyu Beef
Ivy Farm Technologies has appointed Gail Francis as its new Vice President of Commercial, effective immediately. Francis brings over 30 years of experience in the global food industry, having held leadership roles in major food manufacturers, brands, and startups across the UK, Europe, and international markets. Prior to joining Ivy Farm, Francis served as Director of Business Growth & Delivery at Naylor Nutrition. In this role, she was instrumental in …
Cultivated Biosciences Rebrands to Cosaic, Introduces Unique Yeast-Based Ingredient
Cultivated Biosciences, a Swiss producer of yeast-based ingredient solutions, has announced that it is rebranding to Cosaic and launching a new product. The name is intended to evoke the word “mosaic”, bringing to mind the blending of several ingredients into one product. The rebrand comes as Cosaic, which was originally focused on pure fat alternatives, changes its approach to produce a more powerful ingredient. The company has just introduced Cosaic …
Melt&Marble Strengthens Leadership to Scale Precision-Fermented Fat Production
Melt&Marble, a company specializing in precision-fermented fats, has announced two significant additions to its leadership team as it prepares for large-scale commercial production. Tue Hodal, a veteran of industrial biotech and pharma, has joined the company as its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Paulo Teixeira, previously the Chief Innovation Officer at Mycorena, has been appointed as the company’s new Product Manager. Focus on bioprocess optimization Hodal brings over 25 years …