Europe could cut bio-waste by making food producers help to fund collection
A new report argues that if the EU is serious about its food waste, climate, and circular economy goals, it must make those who profit from selling food take financial…
New Wave Biotech and Nurasa partner to scale food innovation
New Wave Biotech and Nurasa have launched a partnership to move sustainable food technologies from the lab to the marketplace. This collaboration combines AI bioprocess simulations with the robust innovation…
Radicle Growth Launches The Radicle Corn Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers to Drive New Demand for Corn
$1.75M Challenge Invites Global Startups to Develop New Uses for Corn Across Materials, Chemicals, Fuels, and Emerging Value Chains SAN DIEGO, Calif. — January 13, 2026 — Radicle Growth today…
China approves its first mycoprotein ingredient
China has officially approved its first mycoprotein-based food ingredient, a significant move to diversify protein sources and boost food security. The National Health Commission established clear regulations on how this…
22 Bio-focused companies join ReposiTrak’s Food Traceability Network
ReposiTrak, a leading provider of food traceability and regulatory compliance solutions, has announced the addition of 22 companies to its Traceability Network®. Among these are produce suppliers, plant-based meal producers,…
ÄIO receives €1.2 M grant for fermentation-based fats
ÄIO, an Estonian biotech company that develops sustainable fats and oils using fermentation, has received a €1.2 million grant from Enterprise Estonia to advance its new project FERM-OIL. The total…
The Australian startups shaping the future of food
Some are developing biochemicals for soil and livestock that cut emissions and waste. Others are fermenting animal-free proteins that move away from traditional farming altogether. All draw on synthetic biology…
Leaft Foods and Foodstuffs to transform baking with plant-based protein
Leaft Foods, a pioneering company that extracts the planet’s most abundant protein directly from green leaves, has announced a major partnership with Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI). FSSI is a 100%…
Melt&Marble raises €7.3 M to commercialize “designer fats”
Melt&Marble, a Swedish BioTech scale-up specializing in precision fermentation for “designer fats”, has raised €7.3 million in Series A funding. The new investment will support scaling production and launching its…