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FoodTech Nutrition Protein

Meala Partners with dsm-firmenich to Commercialize Texturizing Protein for Meat Alternatives

Plant-based innovator Meala FoodTech Ltd. partners with dsm-firmenich to launch VertisTM PB Pea — a groundbreaking texturizing pea protein. This single, multifunctional ingredient is designed to replace modified binders like hydrocolloids, helping to clean up labels in plant-based meat alternatives. The product is now available in Europe via dsm-firmenich as VertisTM PB Pea. VertisTM PB […]

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FoodTech Protein Startups

A New Wave: Spirulina Smoked Salmon Goes Commercial

Spirulina innovators SimpliiGood by AlgaeCore Technologies, Ltd., is advancing to commercial production of its 100% plant-based smoked salmon analog composed of highly nutritious spirulina microalgae. Backed by US$4M in new funding, fresh EU regulatory clearance, and with pilots underway in Europe and Israel, the company is now bringing one of the most sustainable proteins to […]

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Brevel expands seed round to US$25 million through warrant exercise

Climate food-tech company Brevel, Ltd., secured more than US$5 million in a seed extension up-round, bringing the total investment in the round to US$25 million. This investment injection allows it to accelerate its go-to-market strategy and develop microalgae proteins for multiple food and beverage applications. The current expansion is based on exercises of warrants the […]

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FoodTech Protein Sustainability

Yeast proteins embraced in France, UK and Germany for wellness benefits, sustainability, and versatility

A new survey by FoodTech innovator Revyve, B.V. revealed positive European attitudes towards yeast protein as a potential key player in the flourishing alternative protein market. The consumer study gathered insight from French, German, and British consumers through AI-moderated individual interviews. The goal was to gauge interest in its functional brewers and baker’s yeast ingredients […]

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FoodTech Nutrition Protein

Brevel, CBC Group team up to create microalgae-enriched consumer products

Microalgae protein innovator Brevel, Ltd., announces it has signed a development and commercialization agreement with the largest Israeli beverage company, The Central Bottling Company (CBC Group). The partnership will develop functional beverages and dairy alternatives containing Brevel’s high-value microalgae protein and oils. Under a long-term purchase agreement to span 10 years, Brevel will supply CBC […]

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ICL announces follow-on investment in Plantible Foods and celebrates industry recognition for innovative food ingredient

ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, announced a follow-on investment in Plantible Foods, participating in the company’s Series B funding round. This investment builds upon ICL’s initial participation in Plantible’s Series A round and furthers the strategic collaboration between the two companies. In October of 2023, ICL Food Specialties, in […]

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FoodTech Fund Raise Plant-based Foods

Gavan secures USD8M to commercialize cutting-edge plant-based fat

FoodTech start-up Gavan Technologies, Ltd. announces it has raised USD8M in A-round funds. This fresh capital infusion will enable Gavan to break into the European food market with its cutting-edge plant protein-based fat solution, Fatrix®. The funding round was led by MoreVC, a prominent Israeli venture capital firm, with participation from Lever VC, a global […]

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FoodTech Protein Startups

How Brevel Implements First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) Model for Its Microalgae Protein

Microalgae protein innovator Brevel, Ltd. has successfully implemented the FOAK (First-Of-A-Kind) strategy method by building its first plant for proprietary industrial-scale fermenters for microalgae protein. The company has completed construction of its FOAK facility and already secured two commercial agreements with leading food & beverage companies. A FOAK facility is a production line or factory […]

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FoodTech Milk Protein Startups

DairyX is successfully crafting next-gen casein micelles using precision fermentation

DairyX Foods Ltd. announces a major advancement in creating authentic milk proteins without cows, using precision fermentation. The food-tech start-up has developed a method to produce casein proteins that can self-assemble into micelles. Micelles are the primary building blocks of dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt.  DairyX has also refined a complementary technology to […]

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FoodTech Nutrition Plant-based Foods

New yeast-based texturizer holds eggless answer for gluten-free products

FoodTech pioneer revyve, B.V. launches its next-generation gluten-free ingredient line made from baker’s yeast. The new egg replacer delivers excellent texturizing functionalities and is fully neutral in flavor and color. This launch will accelerate revyve’s expansion into new food categories, fulfilling demands for clean-label, sustainable texturizing ingredients to replace eggs, especially in gluten-free products. Being […]