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Ingredients
Vivici launches fermentation-derived lactoferrin, aiming to ease supply constraints
Vivici has launched Vivitein LF, a precision-fermented lactoferrin ingredient, in a move that could disrupt supply dynamics for one of dairy’s most sought-after bioactives.
Superbrewed begins commercial output of fermentation-derived protein with Döhler backing
US food tech company Superbrewed has begun commercial SB1 production with Döhler backing, targeting the rising demand for functional protein.
PepsiCo and The National Geographic Society fund global regenerative agriculture projects
PepsiCo and The National Geographic Society have announced five new grants funding on-farm research to support practical advancements in regenerative agriculture.
Puratos to launch cultured cocoa chocolate for professionals in US market
Belgian ingredients supplier Purato says it will launch the first professional chocolate product made with cultured cocoa.
Tate & Lyle and Manus launch Yume brand for scalable sugar-reduction solutions
Tate & Lyle and bioalternatives scale-up platform Manus have launched Yume, a new sweetener brand designed to expand access to sugar-reduction solutions.
Israel’s Gavan Technologies names ex-ChickP chief Liat Lachish Levy as CEO
The new appointment comes as the foodtech firm looks to scale production of its plant-based fat system in Europe and compete directly with butter on cost.
Cargill teams up with cell-based cacao start-up Kokomodo
Cargill has entered into a partnership with Kokomodo, an Israeli food-tech company that produces functional cacao ingredients through cellular agriculture.
Nestlé study positions NAD+ as next frontier in healthy ageing supplements
Nestlé has published new clinical research indicating that certain NAD+ precursors can boost cellular energy levels and influence gut microbiome activity.
Roquette targets clean label reformulation with new neutral-taste pea protein
The ingredient is positioned as a clean-tasting isolate that enables formulators to avoid flavour masking systems or processing aids
Soufflet Malt invests €100m in India to build AI-driven malthouse
Soufflet Malt has today announced plans to build a tech-driven, AI-integrated malting facility in South Rajasthan, India, as part of an INR 1,200 crore (approx. €100 million) investment.
Beneo appoints Uwe Boltersdorf as chief operating officer
Beneo has appointed Uwe Boltersdorf as its new chief operating officer, effective 1 February 2026.
"From lab scale to industrial scale" – Tetra Pak's Rafael Barros on strengthening fermentation with Bioreactors.net
In this interview, Tetra Pak's Rafael Barros explains how Bioreactors.net strengthens the company’s New Food fermentation capabilities and helps customers scale production from lab to industrial level.
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