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- Impossible Foods joins forces with yeast protein start-up Equii
Impossible Foods has announced a new partnership with Equii, a US-based start-up that uses fermentation The start-up, based in California, aims to enable a range of nutrition-boosted food solutions using its In a statement on LinkedIn sharing the news, Impossible’s CEO, Peter McGuinness, wrote: “Teaming up with us to deliver even more protein in a way that’s complementary to our existing plant-based proteins, starting
- University of Edinburgh start-up develops 'smart' plastic to combat ocean pollution
Biosystems, a start-up emerging from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, has developed a novel plastic The start-up's technology integrates special bacteria into conventional plastics. “Our technology works with existing plastics, making them 'smart' enough to break down when they end up where they shouldn't be, like in our oceans or landfills,” he said.
- Finnish start-up Perfat Technologies raises €2.5m to revolutionise healthy fats
This breakthrough product has 80% less fat, up to 30% fewer calories and added fibre, making it an appealing
- #1 Crunchtime podcast: How to remain competitive in the start-up space
In our debut episode, we dive into the start-up ecosystem with the spotlight on a key topic: ' How to remain competitive in the start-up space '. Join me as I speak with three expert panellists: - Jagir Mankodi from start-up Superfoodio - Philippa Sturt , partner at Oury Clark Solicitors - Magdalena Herrador Moreno from EIT Food RisingFoodStars The start-up space is rife with innovation, but it is a fast-moving market with many wanting a slice
- New food-tech start-up Lasso launches, backed by $6.5m funding raise
A new US food-tech company, Lasso, has been launched by the team behind plant-based meat start-up Tender
- Mondelēz International unveils new start-up cohort for CoLab Tech accelerator programme
Mondelēz International has selected ten start-ups for its second CoLab Tech accelerator programme, aimed “The CoLab Tech programme is integral to our Vision 2030 growth agenda by collaborating with these start-ups hands-on experiences, virtual sessions and mentorship, leveraging Mondelēz's global network to help these start-ups
- Diageo launches Fusion Allterra to drive sustainable innovation in beverage industry
iteration of its global open innovation programme aimed at fostering collaboration with growth-stage start-ups Set to commence in September 2025, Fusion Allterra will select up to 15 participants to join an eleven-week By collaborating with start-ups, Diageo aims to enhance its portfolio of sustainable offerings and contribute
- Seaweed packaging start-up B’Zeos announces successful funding and partnerships
European seaweed packaging start-up B’Zeos has successfully closed a seed funding round, bringing its Thanks to the versatility of the seaweed-based material, the start-up is able to provide a range of applications fresh water without releasing microplastics, make it an ideal material for sustainable packaging, the start-up
- Matr Foods raises €40m to scale up organic, fermented meat alternatives
Danish food-tech start-up Matr Foods has completed a €40 million fundraise to scale up the production A significant scale-up will be enabled by the investment, bringing production from pilot scale to 4,000 According to the start-up, its products offer a juicy texture and meaty, umami flavour, providing a sustainable
- EU launches new strategic framework for agri-food research and innovation
The strategy also aims to support start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs in bringing new innovations to market The frameworks are guided by six shared priorities: competitiveness, start-ups and scale-ups; food security The strategy states that more financial support is required to help start-ups in this space overcome ‘second valley of death,’ where companies struggle to move their innovations into industrial scale-up tested, adapted to local conditions and turned into practical solutions that can be used and scaled up
- Mondelēz invests in UK doughnut start-up Urban Legend, targeting health-conscious consumers
investment through its corporate venture capital arm, SnackFutures Ventures, in Urban Legend, a UK-based start-up With this investment, the start-up aims to scale its operations and expand its reach throughout Europe
- Edonia raises €15m to scale microalgae alt-protein ingredient
Edonia, a food-tech start-up based in France, has raised €15 million to fund the industrial scale-up Pierre Mignon, COO; Hugo Valentin, CEO; and Nicolas Irlinger, CTO Edonia will use the funds to scale-up The tech transforms spirulina into a tender grain, with the functional ingredient’s carbon footprint ‘up












