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News : Mar 2021

Fast reliable measurement of smell taste and appearance
Alternative protein-based foods can be challenging to achieve good organoleptic qualities. Here, Ian Haynes, General Manager, Alpha MOS explains the benefits of combining electronic sensory instruments together with human assessment. more...
Cricket production
Global Bugs Asia have developed the Entobox, a cricket cultivation system, that represents a real paradigm shift in cricket rearing systems. more...
Oat Milk
Manufacturers of oat-based dairy alternative products are busy evaluating Alenolait™ 2.0 with the promise of cleaner labels, improved taste and lower cost of goods. more...
Pea protein for Meatless products
The VegOtein™ TX functional pea protein enables cleaner, allergen-friendly labels that feature gluten-free and soy-free claims while boasting the same 1.0 PDCAAS as animal-based protein. more...
Report on meat-alternative protein content
A new safefood report reveals one in four vegetarian meat substitute products are not a good source of protein. Among people who purchase them, one in three do so “because they’re healthier.” more...
Algal Pools
Plant-based omega-3 pioneers, Qualitas Health, Ltd., DBA iwi, have partnered with Grupo Indukern, Barcelona, and Gullspång Re:food VC, Stockholm enabling them to accelerate company growth through development of innovative, algae-centered products for the plant-based products market.
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Insect supplier for EU
Vietnam has become the fifth country in the world to be given permission by competent authorities of the EU to export insect-based food to the market. more...
The martet for plant based foods continues to grow
In this insightful analysis we hear from Tasting the Future's, Founder and Director, Mark Driscoll and explore the six trends Mark believes will drive plant based food and drink innovation in the global marketplace in 2021. more...
SuperMeat cultured meat
Consumers in Isreal can watch cellular agriculture whilst dining on a cultured chicken dish at SuperMeat's innovative restaurant.  Watch the video and take a virtual visit to "The Chicken" restaurant in this exciting news story.
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Animal-based protein fermentation
Minerva foods have partnered with leading fermentation company Amyris to develop more sustainable animal protein and alternatives to animal-based protein. more...
New protein fund from Big Idea Ventures
AAK has announced it will invest in BIV's New Protein Fund I. The fund is focused on early-stage ventures within the plant- and cell-based meat, seafood, and dairy products, as well as ingredients and technologies that facilitate the growth of these categories. more...
microalgae project EU
Innovative methods for cultivating algae and converting it into sustainable feedstock are opening the door to creating a bio-based blue economy in Europe. more...
FoodChain ID has created a Vegetarian, Plant-based, and Vegan (VEG) certification program. This newly established certification is in response to customer demand for a labelling solution that provides greater product transparency. more...
Kellogg and Unilever Winners
Ambitious food-tech start-ups FIBERVITA and 77 FOODS have been announced winners in Kellogg and Unilever challenges, with over 100 international entries received across both challenges. more...
A study at TestPig, the Danish Pig Advisory Center has concluded that Uniprotein® (made from microbial fermentation of methane) passes as partial replacement of potato protein and prime fishmeal for pig feed. more...
Putting plant nutrients into lab-grown cow muscle cells
Researches at Tufts University have announced the successful engineering of plant nutrients in lab-grown cow muscle cells. Giving lab-grown meat the potential to surpass normal meat's nutritional profile.  more...
Colostrupedics whole-human infant formula with secretory IgA
Discovery of novel secretory antibody biosynthesis enables the first whole-human infant formula with antimicrobial antibodies that may protect newborns from gastrointestinal pathogens. more...
black soldier fly protein
Nutrition Technologies has opened its first industrial-scale insect protein factory in Malaysia. It uses black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to turn low-grade food waste and organic by-products into proteins and oils for animal feed.  more...
black larvae insect in the UK
Entocycle has received funding from the UK government to build an industrial-scale insect farm. Their proprietary technology uses black soldier flies to produce animal feed from food waste.  more...
Cultivated cow cells for meat
Mosa Meat has raised a total of $85m from its Series B funding. The funds will be used to extend its current pilot production facility and develop an industrial-sized production line. more...
Artificial Intelligence designs proteins
Jeff Bezos backed food-tech NotCo is awarded a patent on first-of-kind food formula generation technology. Using AI technology the company hopes to replicate animal proteins with plant-based.  more...
Brazil meat company moves to lab grown meat
Under a new agreement, Aleph and BRF will co-develop and produce cultivated meat using Aleph's patented production platforms (BioFarm™) for supply to Brazilian market. more...
pea protein in the US and canada
Ingredion has added VITESSENCE® Pulse 1853 pea protein isolate and PURITY® P 1002 pea starch to its plant-based portfolio. The company has also been recommended for FSSC 22000 certification.  more...
Non GMO enzyme for flavour in plant-based products
Amano Enzyme has launched a non-GMO enzyme designed for use in a variety of plant protein products to produce a pleasant, savory (umami) flavor, similar to that provided by monosodium glutamate (MSG), as well as a sensation of richness and complexity (kokumi). more...
The Tate & Lyle Nutrition Centre is a new digital hub which aims to increase awareness of evidence-based science for ingredients including low- and no- calorie sweeteners and dietary fibres, and their role in a healthy, balanced diet. more...
Plant protein supplier
Zyrcular Foods has started production at its alternative protein plant in Seva (Barcelona). The factory can produce 1 Million Kg of alternative proteins annually for third parties, supermarket chains, foodservice companies and food manufacturers. more...
Sweet protein supplier
 Ocean Spray and Amai Proteins plan to develop cranberry juice with at least a 40% sugar reduction, offering consumers more ways to incorporate cranberry into a healthier lifestyle. more...
Optigen non-protein solution for ruminants
Alltech has released meta-analysis data on Optigen®. It is a non-protein nitrogen ingredient that can replace vegetable protein sources, and enable dairy and beef producers to simultaneously improve animal performance, reduce their carbon footprint and increase profitability. more...
DHA for shrimp feed
Successful use of AlgaPrime DHA in shrimp feed progresses Thai Union's goal of bringing responsibly sourced, sustainably harvested shrimp to consumers globally. more...
High concentration of protein from stillage for the animal feed industry
Green Plains has announced the production of 58% sustainable Ultra-High Protein at its Green Plains’ Shenandoah, Iowa biorefinery. The company provides ultra-high protein for use in pet food, poultry feed, aquaculture feed and dairy rations. more...
Alga Protein
Noblegen has been awarded a 'Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label' for its sustainable and profitable vertical fermentation for protein derived from the Euglena gracilis alga.  more...