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.
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The EU Just Bet $14.4M on Cow-Free Whey Protein
Dutch startup Vivici lands €12.5M from the European Innovation Council, accelerating its precision fermentation whey protein platform beyond Series A momentum.
Animal-Free Egg Orders Up 550%: Every Company Scales Fast
The Every Company's precision-fermented egg protein demand surged 550%; a new Huvepharma deal now quadruples production capacity.
VCs Should Fund Ingredients, Not Brands
A new Beyond Impact white paper argues food ingredient innovation investment beats consumer brand bets for long-term food system returns.
Formo’s Cow-Free Casein Just Cleared US Shelves
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 Wins FDA Nod for Yeast-Brewed Lamb Protein
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.
Precision Fermentation Takes Aim at Red 40
Oterra and Debut are developing a precision-fermented Red 40 alternative, targeting synthetic dyes as regulatory and consumer pressure intensifies.
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.