Calamari alternative developed from microbial fermentation: ‘If successful, we’ll look to launch in Europe’
Aqua Cultured Foods has completed development of its first commercial product: a calamari alternative made from microbial fermentation.
Archives for February 17, 2022
Future Crops develops vertical farm-adapted basil variety for European market
Israeli-Dutch vertical farming start-up Future Crops is increasing output of its proprietary basil variety, developed specifically for cultivation in closed and controlled environments.
Frozen sector hopes to benefit as ‘economic storm clouds gather’
Despite last year’s slowdown in sales compared to the barnstorming 2020, frozen has emerged from the pandemic in better shape than ambient and chilled food, with the overall value of the market up by 13.2% on pre-pandemic levels, reveals the latest...
Kerry talks c-LEcta acquisition: ‘Biotechnology, synthetic biology and precision fermentation are radically transforming food’
Kerry Taste & Nutrition is expanding its reach in the biotech space through acquisitions, including a deal to take control of German-based biotech company c-LEcta. Albert McQuaid, Chief Science and Technology Officer of Kerry, explains why the company is...
Financial results
Plant-based products help Nestlé with key growth as company commits to ‘business as a force for good’
The announcement was made in a press conference webcast by Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider, as the company reported strong annual growth in 2021, in its full-year results.
Protix: Successful selective BSF breeding program ‘puts us about 4 years ahead of the competition’
Insect protein’s sustainability profile has been boosted further by the findings of a selective breeding program, says Protix.
The FoodNavigator Podcast: How big is the healthy ageing opportunity?
Is the industry ignoring the growing numbers of older people? Or do older people just not want to be directly targeted by the food sector? FoodNavigator investigates.