Compound Foods launches beanless coffee and cocoa ingredient platform
Compound Foods has officially launched its proprietary platform for beanless coffee and cocoa ingredients. This initiative aims to mitigate risks in global supply chains for these at-risk commodities. The startup…
Corteva invests in Puna Bio’s natural agricultural innovations
Puna Bio has announced the closure of a new funding round led by Corteva, Inc. This investment is part of Corteva's Catalyst platform and includes contributions from other investors. The…
South Korean INTAKE raises $9.5M to expand microbe-based protein
South Korean alternative food and food-tech company INTAKE has completed a Series C funding round. The company raised approximately $9.5 million. Seven institutional investors participated in the funding, including HB…
Why insect protein is creating a buzz in Brazil
Brazil's entry into insect protein is only just beginning but with scaling, it could help drive greener global food systems.
EF Polymer raises $6.6 M to advance sustainable agriculture solutions
EF Polymer, a startup specializing in organic super absorbent polymers, has secured JPY 1 billion (about USD 6.6 million) in its Series B funding round. The company aims to tackle…
NEOM Investment Fund partners with Liberation Labs for precision-fermentation food
NEOM Investment Fund (NIF), the investment arm of NEOM, has announced a strategic investment in Liberation Labs. This collaboration aims to establish a precision-fermentation facility for Topian, NEOM’s food company,…
INTAKE secures $9.2 M for yeast-based alt protein
INTAKE, a South Korean food tech company, has raised KRW 13.5 billion, approximately US$9.2 million, in Series C funding. The funding round was led by several investors, including CJ Investment…
Sac County, Iowa, achieves investment grade ‘A’ rating for BDO Zone
Sac Economic & Tourism Development Ltd. (SETD), Ecostrat, and the BDO Zone Initiative have announced that Sac County, Iowa, has received an investment-grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating. This designation highlights…
Biotalys to appoint Toni Bucci to its BoD
Biotalys, an agtech company specializing in protein-based biocontrol solutions, has announced a key leadership change. The company plans to appoint Toni Bucci as an independent director on its Board of…