Those Vegan Cowboys Bet Big on Animal-Free Casein

The Dutch-Belgian precision fermentation startup launches Margaret's Finest, a new R&D program exploring animal-free casein protein ahead of its US market entry.

The Dutch-Belgian precision fermentation startup launches Margaret's Finest, a new R&D program exploring animal-free casein protein ahead of its US market entry.

Dutch startup Vivici lands €12.5M from the European Innovation Council, accelerating its precision fermentation whey protein platform beyond Series A momentum.

The Every Company's precision-fermented egg protein demand surged 550%; a new Huvepharma deal now quadruples production capacity.

A new Beyond Impact white paper argues food ingredient innovation investment beats consumer brand bets for long-term food system returns.

Formo's precision fermentation casein earned self-affirmed GRAS status in the US, unlocking a commercial partnership for the cow-free dairy protein ingredient.

Bond Pet Foods and Hill's Pet Nutrition cleared FDA review for a yeast-brewed lamb protein, marking a milestone for precision fermentation pet protein.

Oterra and Debut are developing a precision-fermented Red 40 alternative, targeting synthetic dyes as regulatory and consumer pressure intensifies.

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.