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UK scientists have obtained stem cells from livestock, a discovery that paves the way for "manufacturing cell cultured meat & breeding enhanced livestock".

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a patented method of separating milk into its different protein components, called milk fractionation.

Biotech company Microphyt plans to construct what it claims will be the world’s first fully-integrated microalgae biorefinery at its headquarters in France.

More than 70% of consumers are willing to buy cheese made using precision fermentation, according to research by Formo and the University of Bath.

Drinkworks has unveiled three new co-branded cocktail pods for use in the Drinkworks Home Bar system, as part of its latest partnership with Pernod Ricard.

UK retailer Co-op has partnered with Unilever to launch a new smart ice cream vending machine in its Battersea Bridge Road store in London.

Food tech start-up Deliverect has secured $65m in a Series C funding round, as it aims to simplify online food delivery management with its software.

Beverage dispenser manufacturer Lavit has secured an undisclosed investment from investment firm Branded Strategic Hospitality (Branded).

US-based aqua-tech company NaturalShrimp has signed a letter of intent to acquire the aquaculture assets of Hydrenesis Aquaculture.

Mondelēz International has announced the launch of Sustainable Futures, an impact investing platform to support ventures addressing key global issues.

Duravant – a provider of engineered equipment and automation solutions – has acquired Votech, a manufacturer of bag filling machines and palletising.

Bühler has announced the launch of PolyCool 1000, a new high-capacity cooling die for high-moisture plant-based meat substitutes.