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🍄💰 FoodTech 500 alum Planetary secures significant funding. Royal Cosun invests CHF 3M in biotech scale-up planetary to advance the production of mycoprotein and other high-value fermented ingredients. Planetary’s innovative BioBlocks technology converts low-value feedstocks into sustainable, protein-rich ingredients, aligning with Cosun’s strategy to lead in fermentation-enabled food solutions. By leveraging Planetary’s technology, Cosun aims to diversify its portfolio with environmentally friendly, nutritionally rich ingredients like mycoprotein, which is high in protein and fiber, making it a popular plant-based protein alternative. A key outcome of the partnership will be Planetary’s first industrial-scale mycoprotein production facility in Switzerland. This facility will serve as a model for future fermentation sites, helping to scale up the technology and meet the growing demand for sustainable food ingredients in Europe. Learn more in the full Protein Production Technology International article: https://lnkd.in/e9MtvRfS #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #mycoprotein #plantbased #sustainability #foodsystems

RelSus a Singapore-based proteins and starches expert, is leading the charge in Plant-Based 3.0 by focusing on sustainable, local plant protein sources. "We believe in the transformative potential of integrating underutilized, local plant protein sources," says Vineet Singhal, Managing Director & CEO, in our huge Plant-Based 3.0 feature in the Q3 2024 edition of Protein Production Technology International. Relsus cultivates non-GMO chickpeas and mung beans in India, prioritizing sustainability and ethical sourcing. Their proprietary technology extracts high-quality protein powders without harsh chemicals, ensuring a nutritious and allergen-free product. "We are bridging the gap between plant-based and traditional animal-based protein products," states Vineet. By offering a sustainable and healthier alternative, Relsus is driving the adoption of more sustainable food choices. Read more from Vineet and Relsus in the latest edition of Protein Production Technology International: https://hubs.ly/Q02QLftz0 #plantbased #alternativeprotein #pulses #innovation #sustainability

Developing more eco-conscious formulations is a hot trend in the #cosmetics industry right now, and innovative ingredients are leading the way. Green chemistry and biomaterials are coming to the fore to offer disruptive ingredients with the potential to replace traditionally used fossil-based petrochemicals. Here’s 7 great examples, including Metsä Spring portfolio company Innomost, who’s upcycled birch bark from forest industry side streams is a 100% bio-based and biodegradable ingredient with potential applications in all major cosmetics categories. https://rb.gy/didcnu #innovation #sustainability #bioeconomy Metsä Group

🌱 Making the Way to Sustainable Ingredients 🌱 We’re excited to share how MicroVida is aligning with the latest trends and advancements in sustainable ingredients, as highlighted by DigitalFoodLab. Despite a challenging year for alternative protein funding, there’s great news on the regulatory front, particularly for technologies beyond proteins, including sugar, fats, oils, and more. 🔍 Key Insights and MicroVida's Approach: Rapid Regulatory Approvals: Many companies have received commercialization approvals in recent months, proving these technologies are becoming real and accessible. MicroVida is keen to integrate these sustainable innovations into our supply chain swiftly. Challenges in Europe: While Europe is slow to approve some of these technologies, we remain committed to working with startups and consumers to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices. A balanced approach that builds consumer trust and promotes innovation is essential for the future of food. Beyond Meat Alternatives: Startups are expanding beyond meat alternatives, venturing into dairy, eggs, and sugar substitutes. MicroVida is excited to explore these areas to diversify our range of sustainable and healthy products. Recently, we had an inspiring interaction with Thomas Ackermann on the WONDR knowledge platform, promoted by Ben Kimura-Gross. Thomas highlighted the strong regulation in the European FoodTech market, making us realize that sustainable food is a core policy issue in Europe, not just a fleeting investment trend. This insight strengthens our resolve to collaborate with partners producing alternative proteins, integrating these products into our offerings and opening new markets for this type of protein. 📈 Opportunities and Challenges: Funding and Efficiency: We’re constantly seeking ways to make sustainable ingredients more accessible and efficient, looking for collaboration with industry leaders and research partners. Scalability: Our mission includes finding scalable solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable food. 🌿 MicroVida’s Commitment: We believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. We are dedicated to promoting conscious eating, adopting new technologies, and valuing the knowledge passed down through generations to tackle future challenges. We’re thrilled about the progress we’re making and invite everyone to join us on this journey toward a more sustainable food system. 🔗 Read the full article - https://shorturl.at/PplY9 #MicroVida #SustainableIngredients #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureOfFood #FoodTech #WONDR

Coming June 4: #Biobased #Beauty, a look at emerging ingredient technologies that avoid the pitfalls of some natural ingredient feedstocks (deforestation, etc.) while delivering high performance formulations that #consumers prefer.

Carbiotix Knowledge: What is NutraCycle and Why is it Important? NutraCycle is an innovative onsite upcycling service that valorises plant-based side-stream products into valuable active ingredients like prebiotics and proteins. These ingredients can be used to fortify existing products or sold externally to create new revenue streams. By better utilizing nutrient-rich parts of plants that would otherwise go to waste or be sold as low-value feed or food products, NutraCycle helps reduce prebiotic nutrient deficiencies, improves health, and increases revenue streams. This process supports a sustainable circular economy and promotes a healthier future. 🌱

🔦 Emerging trends in the APAC alt protein scene, from GFI APAC’s inaugural State of the Industry Report (https://lnkd.in/drXHvUAx): 🌏 Exciting times for plant-based innovation 10 major regional food companies have taken a leap into the alt protein revolution, unveiling 15 in-house plant-based brands! Thailand's largest meat company, Japan's leading meat manufacturer, and South Korea's biggest food powerhouse are just a few key players in this transformative shift. 🌱 Corporate-startup alliances blossoming  Over 20 investments and partnerships between major meat companies, regional conglomerates, and food/biotech firms have paved the way for groundbreaking developments. These collaborations are not only driving end product innovation but also fueling B2B solutions, especially in cell culture media development. 🤝 🚀 APAC's startup ecosystem is thriving With 200+ startups in the region, the spotlight is now on B2B solutions. In 2022, the number of B2B startups exceeded B2C for the first time! 🇸🇬 Singapore's role as a global incubator  The Lion City is a vital player in the region and punches far above its weight. The city-state is home to 24% of APAC's alternative protein startups and serves as an R&D hub for 25+ non-local startups and corporates. Four of the world's top five food and nutrition companies, along with the top five flavour, fragrance, and ingredient companies, have corporate bases in Singapore. 💡 Shared R&D facilities and regulatory leadership Singapore's commitment to innovation is also evident through the country’s shared R&D facilities and a supportive regulatory framework. This dynamic environment allows companies to efficiently bring their products from lab testing to the local market. For more key insights, check out our full report today: https://lnkd.in/drXHvUAx Bühler Group Givaudan The Good Food Institute Enterprise Singapore Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Singapore Agri-Food Innovation Lab (SAIL) Singapore Food Agency

Once I was a cosmetic scientist focused on natural ingredients, but after discovering the environmental cost of the bisabolol I used, I ended up spending hours a day researching, working on and thinking about ways to make the cosmetics industry sustainable eventually starting Green Cosmetics Revolution. "The Fermentation Revolution" is an introduction on how the technology of fermentation in cosmetics can unlock a more sustainable future for our sector. Read the full article to learn more about the promise of fermentation. #greencosmeticsrevolution #fermentation #sustainabledevelopment

Listen to Petia Tatarska from one of our personal care partners Innova BM talking about sustainability within the cosmetic industry. She discusses how Innova BM's biotech ingredients are cultivated in a lab without relying on environmentally harmful pesticides, fertilisers and soil depletion. We love having partners with the same ethics and morals as us 😍 #cosmetics #sustainability #personalcare #sustainablecosmetics #biotech

This report will provide a good summary of the global advancement in Future Foods and alternative proteins