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Ripple closes $60M investment round, targets global expansion
6 Oct 2021
Animal-free, pea-protein-based dairy maker Ripple Foods raised $60 million in a Series E funding round led by Rage Capital, Ajax Strategies, and S2G Ventures, with backing from OurCrowd, GV, Prelude Ventures, Euclidean, Fall Line Capital, and Tao Capit...
Read moreCoca-Cola earns highest marks for sustainable packaging
5 Oct 2021
A new report from the non-profit As You Sow found that among the 50 consumer-facing companies whose packaging sustainability was analyzed, only Coca-Cola earned a grade of B, which was the highest mark extended to any of the companies. Below Coca-Cola,...
Read moreResearchers find traditional rice varieties with strong ‘anti-cancer’ properties
4 Oct 2021
Filipino-led researchers have discovered rare, traditional rice varieties that exhibit ‘anti-cancer’ properties with the genetic traits for more catechins and flavonoids - paving the way for healthier rice, they say.
Read morePerfect Day lands $350M, introduces cream cheese
4 Oct 2021
Animal-free dairy protein company Perfect Day announced it closed a $350 million Series D funding round led by Temasek and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). Additional participation came from long-time investors Horizons Ventures,...
Read moreCultivated meat comes to the pet food sector
1 Oct 2021
Cell-based protein technology has now migrated from human food to pet food. Brands such as Wild Earth, Because, Animals and Bond Pet Foods have all committed to eliminating animals from the supply chain that feeds pets.
Read moreGoose Island UK launches hydroponic hops IPA
30 Sep 2021
Anheuser-Busch InBev-owned craft brewery Goose Island announced it is launching a session IPA in the U.K. called Hail Hydro. Brewed with hydroponically-grown hops, the beer is available in limited supply only on the Goose Island U.K. website.
Read moreLeonardo DiCaprio invests in two cultivated meat startups
29 Sep 2021
International star and climate activist Leonardo DiCaprio invested in both Mosa Meat and Aleph Farms, two startups focused on creating lab-grown meat alternatives. The investment amount made by the Hollywood actor was not disclosed, but he will sit on ...
Read moreRoquette spends €11M to accelerate plant-based proteins
28 Sep 2021
French plant-based ingredients maker Roquette announced it opened an R&D accelerator in Vic-Sur-Aisne, France that is fully dedicated to plant protein innovation and development as well as new production technologies.
Read moreEU approves exported camel milk for another year
27 Sep 2021
The European Commission reapproved the export of camel milk from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to 27 member states of the economic block for 2021. As part of the agreement, the E.U. will require the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCC...
Read moreCan some sugars actually be healthy? FDA asks, industry responds
27 Sep 2021
In 2019, the Food and Drug Authority (FDA) allowed allulose to be exempt from the added and total sugar labelling requirement thanks to the way it is metabolised in the body. Could other non-traditional sugars be eligible for such an exemption?
Read moreNestlé pledges $1.29B to support regenerative agriculture
24 Sep 2021
To further amplify its commitments to sustainability, Nestlé recently announced it is committing 1.2 billion Swiss francs ($1.29 billion) to develop regenerative agricultural practices within its supply chain.
Read moreAlfred’s FoodTech develops a platform for plant-based whole cuts
23 Sep 2021
Israel—Start-up Alfred’s FoodTech has introduced an innovative platform for producing plant-based whole cuts that mimic animal-derived products.
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