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FDA approves CRISPR-edited pigs for human consumption in the US
In a landmark decision, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of gene-edited pigs developed by PIC (Pig Improvement Company) for human consumption.
Multus launches food-grade basal media for cultivated meat production
Multus Biotechnology, a producer of growth media solutions for the cultivated meat sector, has announced the launch of its new food-grade basal media, named DMEM/F12-FG.
Taking the complexity out of foodservice with smart technology
365 Retail Markets offers two solutions tailored to meet the needs of foodservice operators: the 365 Catering Software and the 365 Kitchen Management System.
UK's deposit return scheme confirmed: What F&B companies need to know
After years of consultation, delay and debate, the UK government has officially confirmed that a deposit return scheme will launch in England and Northern Ireland on 1 October 2027.
Phytolon and Ginkgo Bioworks announce natural food colour production milestone
Biotech start-ups Phytolon and Ginkgo Bioworks have announced the successful completion of the second development milestone in their multi-product collaboration to produce natural food colours.
Meatable and TruMeat forge alliance to enhance cultivated meat production
Dutch biotechnology company Meatable and Singapore-based TruMeat have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of cultivated meat.
Opinion: Maximising the benefits of food waste recycling through anaerobic digestion
BioteCH4 chief commercial officer, Lee Dobinson offers some insight into how businesses can make the leap from general waste disposal to the recycling of separate waste streams.
Bühler names Samuel Schär as next CEO
Bühler Group has announced that Samuel Schär will take over as CEO in January 2026, succeeding Stefan Scheiber, who will be nominated as chairman of the board.
Pluri acquires cultivated cocoa start-up Kokomodo
Pluri has completed the acquisition of a 71% stake in Kokomodo, an agri-food-tech company specialising in the production of cultivated cocoa.
Checkerspot develops high-oleic palm oil alternative made via microalgae fermentation
US biotech company Checkerspot has successfully developed what it claims is a ‘world-first’ ingredient: a high-oleic palm oil alternative produced entirely through the fermentation of microalgae.
Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak partner to optimise alternative casein production
French precision fermentation dairy specialist Standing Ovation has today announced a strategic partnership with Tetra Pak.
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