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GEA opens new technology centre in Wisconsin to advance alternative protein production

GEA opens new technology centre in Wisconsin to advance alternative protein production

GEA Group has inaugurated a new $20 million New Food Application and Technology Centre (ATC) in Janesville, Wisconsin, aimed at enhancing the scalability of alternative protein production.

Meridian Biotech to invest $40m in alternative protein facility using distillery byproducts

Meridian Biotech to invest $40m in alternative protein facility using distillery byproducts

Meridian Biotech has announced plans to construct a $40 million facility in Franklin County, Kentucky, aimed at converting spent grains from the Buffalo Trace Distillery into multifunctional alternative proteins.

EU unveils €350m plan to boost food innovation through fermentation technologies

EU unveils €350m plan to boost food innovation through fermentation technologies

The plan includes €350 million in funding to help scale up fermentation technologies that can support the development of sustainable food ingredients and alternative proteins.

UK government commits £184m to scaling up engineering biology infrastructure, including alt-protein development

UK government commits £184m to scaling up engineering biology infrastructure, including alt-protein development

The UK government has announced its Digital & Technology Sector Plan as part of its broader Industrial Strategy, including an £184m Engineering Biology Scale-up Infrastructure Programme to build and upgrade facilities.

Nordic Foodtech hits €40m first closing of second fund

Nordic Foodtech hits €40m first closing of second fund

Nordic Foodtech VC has announced the first closing of its second fund at €40m, with the final target size for the fund set at €80m. The...

Meala teams up with DSM-Firmenich to launch texturizing protein for meat alternatives

Meala teams up with DSM-Firmenich to launch texturizing protein for meat alternatives

Plant-based start-up Meala FoodTech has partnered with DSM-Firmenich to launch Vertis PB Pea, a texturizing pea protein designed to bring better nutritional value to meat alternatives.

Liberation Labs partners with Vivici to address growing protein demand

Liberation Labs partners with Vivici to address growing protein demand

Liberation Labs, a portfolio company of Agronomics, has announced a strategic manufacturing partnership with Dutch start-up Vivici.

Report: European alternative protein investment hits $509m, but sector remains immature

Report: European alternative protein investment hits $509m, but sector remains immature

In a year marked by significant growth, European alternative protein companies attracted nearly $509 million (€470 million) in investment during 2024, reflecting a 23% increase from the previous year.

Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak partner to optimise alternative casein production

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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