Light Controls Fermentation Now. Fermeate Has $2M to Prove It.
California startup Fermeate's optogenetics platform uses light signals to switch genes on and off during fermentation, with $2M in seed funding to scale it.
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Pea Protein Finally Loses the Beany Taste
Crespel & Deiters' new pea protein extrudate hits 65% protein with near-neutral flavor, a formulation barrier the category has long struggled to clear.
ADM’s Flavor Lab Is Quietly Reshaping Snack Formulas
At its Erlanger, KY headquarters, ADM reveals what's actually pushing flavor ingredient customization: clean labels, sodium cuts, and natural color demand.
Soy, Pea, or Dairy: The Protein Tradeoff Nobody Talks About
ADM breaks down protein source tradeoffs for food makers, revealing why quality and quantity rarely come in the same package.
GNT Says Natural Candy Color Is Harder Than It Looks
GNT's Alice Lee breaks down why natural candy coloring agents demand more technical precision than synthetic alternatives ever did.
Mondelēz Just Made Chocolate With Lab-Grown Cocoa Butter
Mondelēz partnered with startup Celleste Bio to produce chocolate bars using cell-cultured cocoa butter, targeting commercial market entry within two years.
MIT Tech Review’s AI Power List: What Food Ops Must Know
MIT Technology Review just dropped its 10 things that matter in AI right now. Here's what food operators should actually care about.
AI Broke Recipe Blogs. Now It Wants to Fix Them
AI recipe blog disruption gutted creator traffic. AllSpice is betting its platform can turn that threat into a monetization lifeline for independent culinary creators.
Brain Biometrics Are Coming for the Wellness Aisle
Brain wellness tracking devices are moving from research labs to retail shelves, and food brands selling cognitive health products should pay close attention.
The Wellness Industry’s Next Frontier: Your Brain
Brain wellness tracking is moving from fringe to mainstream. Here's what food and supplement operators need to watch now.