Using precision fermentation technology, CP Kelco to scale up novel, functional ingredients identified by Shiru's discovery platform, Flourish™
March 21, 2022
CP Kelco, a nature-based ingredient solutions company, and food ingredient startup Shiru, Inc. announced a new partnership to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system through the discovery and development of next-generation, plant-based proteins using precision fermentation technology.
AIDP to distribute Cura Global Health’s Ultimine™ whole food minerals
January 26, 2022
AIDP, Inc. has offers the Ultimine™ brand of whole food derived minerals from Cura Global Health Inc., Ames, Iowa. Ultimine™ is a line of whole-food minerals derived from natural fermentation of Koji fungi (Aspergillus oryzae). The minerals—including iron, zinc and multi minerals—are taken up by the fungus through a patented fermentation and harvesting process to yield highly bioavailable minerals.
The framework and these production technologies will enable greater access to the full range of stevia ingredients to a significant portion of the world
January 19, 2022
The International Stevia Council (ISC) announced that Codex Alimentarius (Codex), the international food standard safety authority, recently adopted the framework for Steviol Glycosides encompassing four different technologies for the production of steviol glycosides.
Looking at the position fibers and gums are playing in everyday foods and beverages reveals product developers paying closer attention to these key ingredients for their dual functions as both texturants and nutraceuticals. This has become especially evident where those two functions merge—in plant-based products designed to mimic meat and dairy.
Sophie's Bionutrients applies a high-moisture extraction process to microalgae, accelerating the commercial viability of microalgae-based foods
December 7, 2021
Sophie's Bionutrients, a next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, is shaping the future of food with high moisture extrusion (HME) technology and microalgae fermentation. This process is a revolutionary development in the plant-based protein industry.
Aqua uses microbial fermentation to "grow" protein, and is developing whole-muscle cut, sushi-quality filets of tuna and whitefish
November 17, 2021
Food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods announced it has signed a Proof of Concept (PoC) with Migros, Switzerland’s largest retailer, to advance the development of its seafood alternatives with a realistic taste and texture.
From lactic acid fermentations of produce (such as kimchi and sauerkraut), to fermenting of dairy (cheese, yogurt, etc.), to the curing and smoking of fish and meat are all proven, effective methods and technologies humans have relied on through the ages to alter the intrinsic properties of foods and extend their consumability.
Clara Foods unveils a new name and brand look — and a groundbreaking egg protein offering, EVERY ClearEgg™ — as the brand broadens its animal-free protein portfolio
October 7, 2021
Clara Foods, a San Francisco based food technology company accelerating the world's transition to animal-free proteins, becomes The EVERY Company and launches the world’s first animal-free, nature-equivalent egg protein — EVERY ClearEgg™.
Happiness Capital leads round for food and feed company
July 29, 2021
NovoNutrients, an alternative proteins company that uses industrial carbon dioxide emissions, cheap hydrogen and naturally occurring microbes to create high-grade proteins for human and animal consumption, announced a $4.7 million raise led by Hong Kong-based global venture firm, Happiness Capital.