Investment
US Bioenergy Tech Projects get $34m Funding Boost
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has this week announced its investment of $34m into 11 university and industry-led projects, seeking to progress biofuels and other biopower products for use in the aviation and maritime industries. These sectors have typically…
Green Bonds Popular In Post-pandemic Recovery
Green bonds are becoming increasingly popular as the world looks to recover from COVID-19. Hoping to recover from the pandemic, governments, corporations and the financial community are keenly supporting sustainable and environmentally friendly initiatives. In the first semester of 2021,…
Plant-based v2food Receives $72m in Funding
Australian meat alternative brand v2food has raised $72m in its latest series B investment round, with the funds to be used to bring its products to the European and Asian markets. With this latest financial boost, the company’s worth has…
Protera Secures $10M in Series A Funding
Protera, a bioscience start-up based in Chile, announced that it has raised $10 million USD in their Series A funding round. Sofinnova Partners led the round, and it also included food giant Bimbo Group and foodtech accelerator ICL Planet. The…
Report Shows Investment in Fermented Plant-Based Alternatives Presents Opportunities
As veganism and food allergies rise across the globe, the global fermented plant-based alternatives market is expected to reach $422.26 million by 2026, with a CAGR of 5.0% from 2021 to 2026. Since it's been studied that fermentation can ease…
UK Invests Around £2 Million In 14 Projects To Address Plastic Packaging
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has invested almost £2 million in 14 projects to address consumer problems with plastic packaging. The amount has been awarded through the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging challenge. Hosted by the UK government, the Smart Sustainable…