The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Start-up of the month: NoPalm Ingredients
We speak to Lars Langhout of NoPalm, a Dutch biotechnology company on a mission to produce palm oil without palm trees.
University of Edinburgh start-up develops 'smart' plastic to combat ocean pollution
A start-up from Edinburgh University has developed a plastic that self-destructs in marine environments without generating microplastics.
Revo Foods opens ‘world’s largest’ 3D food printing facility in Vienna
Revo Foods has opened what is claimed to be the ‘world’s largest’ industrial facility for 3D food printing in Vienna, Austria.
Mondelēz invests in UK doughnut start-up Urban Legend, targeting health-conscious consumers
Mondelēz International has invested in Urban Legend, a UK-based start-up specialising in healthier doughnuts and pastries.
Foreverland secures €3.4m to develop sustainable carob-based chocolate alternatives
Foreverland, an Italian food-tech start-up, has raised €3.4m in a seed round to create sustainable chocolate alternatives using carob.
Agrana and Raiffeisen Nö-Wien Invest €5m in FoodLabs fund to access agri-food innovations
Agrana and Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien have announced a joint investment of €5million in the FoodLabs fund.
African Originals raises $2m to drive craft beverage innovation
Kenya-based craft beverage company African Originals has raised $2m in a funding round led by Phoenix Beverages.
Start-up of the month: Simple Planet
Simple Planet is a start-up with a mission to revolutionise food production, addressing the climate crisis, food security and biodiversity.