Future Foods

Israeli cellular agriculture firm Pluri has launched a cell-based coffee business, which will be spun out into a new subsidiary focused on industrial-scale production to combat the crop's climate challenges. As arable land shrinks by…
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San Francisco-based SciFi Foods has announced the successful completion of its first 500-litre bioreactor run in its recently opened facility in San Leandro. The startup now aims to complete regulatory approval and enter US foodservice by…
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Funding future food innovations is crucial. As traditional VCs look elsewhere, it's for the sector to welcome new and diverse sources of investment, from blended capital to redeemable equity. By Sonalie Figueiras, founding editor at…
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Californian CPG startup Voyage Foods, which makes ethical and eco-friendly pantry staples, has raised $22M in funding, and released the results of a life-cycle assessment that shows its cocoa-free chocolate produces up to 88% fewer GHG…
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In Cool Food, Robert Downey Jr and climate author Thomas Kostigen unveil a new category of food: one that's better for you and the planet. There's talk about ancient grains, future foods, meal kits, shopping lists, recipes, and the Iron…
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Baltimore has become the first-ever US city to declare January as the official month of Veganuary, with Mayor Brandon Scott highlighting the planetary, animal welfare and health benefits of plant-based diets in his proclamation. …
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US plant-based whole-cut meat producer Chunk Foods has raised $7.5M in an additional seed funding round and inked a partnership with plant protein company Better Balance to expand into Latin America. Chunk Foods has added to its seed…
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German biotech startup Infinite Roots has secured $58M in Series B funding, which it claims is the largest investment in mycelium in Europe. Hamburg-based Infinite Roots has closed a $58M Series B financing round, described as Europe's…
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Ministers from 13 nations are pushing back strongly against the EU's cultivated meat policy and asking the bloc to rethink its novel foods regulatory process in the interest of safety. Some countries are resisting the move, but the EU…
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Israeli startup Steakholder Foods has added a 3D-printed shrimp prototype to an expanding roster of alternative seafood products. The company plans to also introduce a hybrid version if costs allow. A month after unveiling the world's…
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New York-based C16 Biosciences has received a $3.5M grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in addition to a $1M investment in October, to expand its Palmless platform and accelerate its path to regulatory approval. C16…
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Chilean food tech startup NotCo has unveiled its latest marketing campaign, Not So Happy Animals, which highlights some uncomfortable truths about the meat industry. "I might look like I'm happy, but my grin is not real." That's…
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In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Oatly's new partnership with Carvel, price fluctuations for meat and…
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To combat misinformation, ease consumer confusion and offer balance to the discussion around plant-based meat and ultra-processed foods, Green Queen has published a free, comprehensive resource guide on the topic in an easy-to-use FAQ…
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New York-based Pureture has teamed up with South Korean food giant Namyang Dairy Products to create products using the biotech startup's vegan casein ahead of an upcoming $12M seed funding round. Pureture, which makes a GMO-free,…
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Israeli food tech startup Forsea Foods has unveiled the first prototype of its cultivated eel, linking up with Tokyo vegan restaurant SAIDO to create dishes with the cell-cultured fish. It aims to launch the seafood product by 2025. …
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As marketing experts, we know that consumers are not as rational as academic research leads us to believe. In 2024, it's time to get unstuck and rethink our priorities. Editor's Note: This article is a collaboration with Unstuck, a…
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Emirates Airlines will soon unveil new options as part of its 'vegan vault' of in-flight meals, taking its total offering of recipes to over 300. It comes after the carrier witnessed a 40% increase in demand for onboard plant-based dishes.…
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Finnish company Solar Foods' Solein protein is expanding its footprint in Singapore through a partnership with Helsinki-based food giant Fazer Group, which has crafted a limited-edition snack bar using protein made from air. Fazer has…
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Marketing expert Irina Gerry argues that while blended meat, could meet niche consumer needs such as upgraded nutrition or improved flavor, it's not a 'big' idea. This article is part of our content series exploring the world of hybrid…
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Belgium is halting the establishment of guidelines against plant-based meat labelling after continued disagreement among stakeholders, but its higher VAT on milk alternatives is hurting the sector, especially one homegrown brand. The…
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