NextFerm announces production deal for yeast-derived vegan protein
Nextferm, an Israeli company focused on fermentation technology, has announced a production deal for one of its flagship ingredients branded as ProteVin vegan protein.
Archives for September 9, 2022
Elo to commercialize new high-intensity plant-based sweetener in 2025 with sweeter, cleaner taste than monk fruit extracts
North Carolina based Elo Life Systems aims to commercialize a new natural high-intensity sweetener “inspired by monk fruit” in 2025 that boasts a “cleaner” taste profile, more affordable price tag, and a higher sweetness intensity than monk fruit...
How the ‘Shazam’ of energy management is empowering F&B: ‘It’s time to manage, not just consume energy’
Just as smartphone application ‘Shazam’ identifies the song playing by hearing just a section of the tune, Israeli start-up Alteco.ai identifies which device is consuming what by using just one smart meter to help manage energy consumption, cut costs,...
Scientists develop gene discovery platform: ‘This is not Frankenfood, this is breeding'
Researchers at the VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology are accelerating gene discovery for crop breeding in the pursuit of a more resilient food system.
Study linking deaths to red meat ‘appears implausible’ and ‘lacks transparency’
The World Cancer Research Fund International is accusing the GBD 2019 study of ignoring the nutritional value of red meat and lacking rationale.
R&D
Fazer confectionery explores cell-cultured cocoa for future markets
Fazer Confectionery is researching the potential of growing cocoa by adopting cellular agriculture to maintain its core commitment to sourcing raw materials sustainably.
Safety First: Australia food cybercrime, China allows low-risk COVID-19 positive foods, India food counterfeits and more feature in our round-up
Australia food cybercrime, China allows low-risk COVID-19 positive foods, India food counterfeits and more feature in this edition of Safety First.