Precision fermentation-fueled startup Helaina to expand protein offerings beyond babies

Helena is the company behind the advanced infant formula with proteins identical to those found in breast milk. The New York City-based company was founded in 2019 by food scientist Laura Katz​, who wanted to advance infant nutrition by recreating the functional components of breast milk. Now Katz is ready to expand the use case … Read more

Wilk serves up hybrid yogurt made with cultivated milk fat

A major breakthrough – this is how Wilk CEO Tomer Aizen described his company’s latest foray in cell-based dairy. The Israeli foodtech startup says it has developed a first-of-its-kind product by leveraging its proprietary cell-cultured milk fat; It’s a proof that the company’s technology can be successfully deployed to produce food, Wilk claims. The product … Read more

Swapping out dairy for plants in infant formula

The infant formula market is dominated by bovine milk, with just a small percentage based on plant-based ingredients. At the same time, in adult nutrition, plant-based is booming. Regulation plays a role here. As infant formula is one of the most strictly regulated product areas, plant-based opportunities are limited. In Europe, for example, just one … Read more

Global Dairy Enzyme Market to Reach $1.1 Billion by 2031:

Portland, OR, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global dairy enzyme industry generated $574.2 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of the top … Read more