The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

German foodtech firm myriameat has successfully generated the first pluripotent stem cell line from roe deer, paving the way for slaughter-free cultured venison.

Biotechnology pioneer Phytolon has closed a USD twenty-three point six million Series B funding round to commercialise its fermentation-derived natural food colours in the United States.

Biospringer has acquired selected IP and technology of PTX Food Corp, specifically the Bioenhance line, accelerating its expansion into bacterial fermentation and non-yeast solutions.

Oterra and Debut have launched a multi-million-dollar strategic collaboration to utilise AI-powered precision fermentation to develop a high-performance natural alternative to Red 40, addressing critical supply chain volatility and the escalating regulatory phase-out of FD&C synthetic dyes in the United States.

Germany's largest dairy cooperative DMK Group has invested 25 million euros in a new lactoferrin plant in Altentreptow to target the early life nutrition and pharmaceutical sectors.

Solar Foods has secured a United States patent for the production process of Solein, its microbe-derived protein produced via gas fermentation, paving the way for commercialisation in the US Health and Performance nutrition sector.

Celleste Bio has produced the first milk chocolate bars using cell-cultured cocoa butter in partnership with Mondelēz International, marking a significant step toward a scalable and sustainable cocoa supply by 2027.

The EVERY Company expands its reach into the consumer market through a strategic partnership with Healthier Comforts, offering precision-fermented egg white protein to home bakers.