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Volare secures €26m funding to transform insect protein production in Europe
Finnish biotech company Volare has announced the successful closing of a €26 million funding round aimed at establishing what it claims will be the world's most energy-efficient protein production facility.
Nestlé strengthens R&D with new biotechnology and deep tech initiatives
Nestlé has announced a strategic overhaul of its R&D operations, focusing on enhancing its capabilities in biotechnology and establishing a pioneering centre for deep tech.
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.
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.
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.
Mini lab to grow precision-fermented proteins in space launches into orbit
A miniature laboratory containing yeast microbes, designed to produce proteins and other food ingredients in space, has been launched into Earth orbit this week.
