Celleste Bio Develops First Chocolate-Grade Cocoa Butter with Plant Cell Technology
Celleste Bio, a cocoa technology company, has announced the successful production of the first chocolate-grade cocoa butter made through plant cell culture technology, supporting its effort to build a more resilient and sustainable cocoa supply chain. Real cocoa butter, without the beans At the EIT Food‘s Next Bite Summit in Brussels, Belgium, Celleste introduced the innovative cocoa butter, which is chemically and functionally identical to cocoa butter derived from traditional …
Asterix Foods Raises $4.2M to Disrupt Protein Production with Affordable Plant Cell Technology
Asterix Foods, a food-tech startup based in Tel Aviv, has raised $4.2 million in a Seed funding round led by CPT Capital, with additional backing from ReGen Ventures, SOSV, Grok Ventures, and the Israeli Innovation Authority. The company, which emerged from stealth mode today, is focused on transforming the production of bioactive proteins, which are integral to the food and biotechnology sectors. Traditional protein production faces high costs The challenge …
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The Fast Track to Market: How GMP-Grade Cell Lines from Nuvonis are Revolutionizing Cultivated Meat Production
The global food system faces a pressing need for sustainable innovation, driven by environmental and ethical concerns associated with conventional animal agriculture. While initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste are crucial, the development of novel food products, particularly cultivated meat, offers a promising way to reduce environmental impact and diversify food sources. Cultivated meat, produced through the in vitro cultivation of animal cells, offers a unique approach to produce …
PoLoPo Announces Strategic Shift to Focus on High-Protein Potatoes for the Snack Industry
PoLoPo, a deeptech company developing high-protein potato varieties, has announced a strategic shift to focus on the snack industry. The company has created a patented potato variety with up to three times as much protein as conventional potatoes, allowing for the production of high-protein chips without the need for new processing lines or equipment. No added ingredients are required, since the proteins grow directly in the potatoes. PoLoPo claims the …
Barry Callebaut Explores Cocoa Cell Culture Technology in Partnership With Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Leading chocolate producer Barry Callebaut has partnered with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) to explore the potential of cocoa cell culture technology. Cocoa cell culture involves the cultivation of cocoa cells in a controlled environment, and has significant potential to improve the sustainability of the industry. It could also help to increase the resilience of cocoa supply chains, which have been affected by climate change and extreme weather. …
Novella Partners With Metaphor Foods to Commercialize Preservatives Made With Plant Cell Cultivation
Israeli biotech startup Novella Innovative Technology has partnered with Australian functional ingredient innovator Metaphor Foods to commercialize natural, clean-label preservatives made using plant cell cultivation. Novella uses plant cells to create pure compounds using novel, precision-controlled environmental technology. The company’s AuraCell™ platform enables the growth of zero-waste bioactive compounds with a guaranteed consistency, reportedly reducing resource use by 99%. Through the collaboration, AuraCell™ technology will be used to create natural …
Webtalk: Rethinking Food – APAC as a Living Lab for the Future | update #15
The international business webtalk series ‘update’ discusses the most pressing issues of the ongoing protein transition. Based on the latest news, data, and facts, the future of the industry will be put forward and discussed with key market players in this series of talks. Rethinking Food – Singapore as a Living Lab for the Future August 21st, 10:30 AM Berlin | 4:30 PM Singapore | 5:30 PM Tokyo Alternative Protein and Novel food offer a …
MeliBio’s Bee-Free Honey Technology Acquired by Swiss Foodtech FoodYoung Labs
MeliBio, a California-based developer of plant-based honey alternatives, has been acquired by FoodYoung Labs, a Switzerland-headquartered foodtech company specializing in vertically integrated food innovation. The acquisition includes MeliBio’s Mellody® brand, along with its Generation 1 technology and associated intellectual property. FoodYoung Labs operates an innovation facility in Balerna, Switzerland, focusing on the development of snack bars, chocolates, spreads, baked goods, and frozen products. The company maintains a portfolio of house …
Scottish Enterprise Backs Green Bioactives with £1.1 Million Grant for Plant-Derived Product R&D
Green Bioactives, a Scottish biotechnology company specializing in sustainable plant-based natural products, has secured a grant of up to £1.1 million from Scottish Enterprise. This funding will support an 18-month research and development project focused on scaling up the production of plant-derived bioactive ingredients using the company’s proprietary Plant Cell Culture Technology platform. The project will help enhance the company’s ability to meet growing demand for eco-friendly and ethically sourced …
PoLoPo Expands Lab Capacity, Completes Successful Outdoor Field Trial of Protein-Producing Potatoes
PoLoPo, a company specializing in molecular farming, has announced two key developments: a successful field trial producing five tons of protein-rich potatoes and the expansion of its lab capabilities to meet growing demand for protein samples. The company’s trial, which exceeded initial expectations by yielding approximately five tons of potatoes—two tons more than anticipated—marks a significant milestone in its efforts to scale production of functional proteins. These potatoes are engineered …