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Start-up of the month: Hailia
It’s easy to get swept up in the news and activities of the industry’s global titans, but what about the smaller firms that are out there...
NoPalm Ingredients achieves milestone in sustainable oil production with yeast technology
NoPalm Ingredients has achieved fermentation of oils and fats from food industry side streams to an industrial scale of 120,000 litres.
Yeastup secures $9.9m in Series A funding for new production site
Yeastup, a Swiss yeast-based ingredients company, has raised CHF 8.9m (approx. $9.9m) to support a new large-scale production site.
‘World-first’ energy drink made with cocoa juice, Koalimo, launches in Germany
Koawach has unveiled Koalimo, claimed to be the world’s first caffeinated soft drink made with cocoa fruit juice.
Westfalia Fruit unveils avocado-based paper innovation
Westfalia, a player in the global avocado market, has debuted its latest sustainable innovation – a paper made from 25-30% avocado waste.
Arla Foods Ingredients explores upcycling potential of acid whey
Arla has introduced an initiative focused on using acid whey, a byproduct of Greek yogurt production, as a material for high-protein dairy.
Upcycled cacao brand Blue Stripes raises $20m
Blue Stripes has closed a $20 million Series B funding round led by Zintinus, The Hershey Company and Whole Foods Market, among others.
