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Innovation and R&D

Nestlé looks to boost innovation in Africa
30 May 2019
Nestlé has kicked off a Research and Development (R&D) innovation challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the company’s efforts to contribute to the local innovation ecosystem.
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Rabobank publishes CBD report
23 May 2019
Consumer interest in cannabidiol (CBD) has exploded over the past two years, according to a new report from Rabobank.
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Bühler opens CHF 50 million innovation campus
23 May 2019
After a construction period of 20 months and an investment of about CHF 50 million, Bühler Group has officially opened its CUBIC innovation campus with eight Application Centers.
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Givaudan partners with StartLife
21 May 2019
Givaudan has announced a new partnership with food and agritech incubator StartLife.
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Firmenich announces "Smart Protein" solutions
20 May 2019
Building on the growing vegan and vegetarian movement, Firmenich has introduced a portfolio of “Smart Protein” solutions, including ingredients and delivery technologies designed to create great-tasting plant-based food and beverages.
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Symrise invests in Califormulations
17 May 2019
Symrise has announced the company’s investment in and the creation of a strategic partnership with Califormulations, a platform designed to deliver end-to-end beverage innovation to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and their brands.
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Aleph Farms raises $12 million
16 May 2019
Aleph Farms, co-founded by The Kitchen Hub, and said to be the first company to grow real meat cuts directly from cattle cells, has raised $12M in series A investments.
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Symrise acquires Italian biotech company
14 May 2019
Symrise has signed a contract to acquire the Italian biotech company Cutech in Padua.
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GFI: $16+ billion invested in non-meat in 10 years
10 May 2019
In a blog post by Mary Allen for the Good Food Institute (GFI), she discusses the findings of the company’s recently-issued State of the Industry reports.
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Ingredion to help fund biotech startup
30 Apr 2019
Ingredion has announced it is leading the Series B funding round in Clara Foods, a San Francisco-based biotech startup.
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DSM, Panaceutics partner on personalized nutrition
26 Apr 2019
DSM and digital health provider Panaceutics are joining forces to bring affordable personalized nutrition products to the market, providing consumers with access to the specific nutrients they need for optimal health.
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WSU researchers make salt healthier
19 Apr 2019
Washington State University researchers have found a way to make food taste salty but with less of the sodium chloride tied to poor health.
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