precision fermentation

FrieslandCampina Ingredients expands beyond traditional dairy with microbial fermentation collaboration

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10 Jan 2023 — FrieslandCampina Ingredients is harnessing Triplebar Bio’s specialized biotechnology capabilities to develop and scale up the production of cell-based proteins via precision fermentation. The alliance aims to develop innovative alternative protein solutions that improve human health and reduce reliance on traditional protein sources. “The potential of precision fermentation is huge,” Anne Peter … Read more

Sesame milk gains traction in evolving plant-based milk market

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The company – which fortifies its sesame milk with calcium and vitamin D and adds some pea protein concentrate to get up to 8g protein per serving – is starting to see some real traction, four years after launch, said CEO Julia Stamberger. “Success has been evident in both broad acceptance of sesame milk by … Read more

Bel Brands, Perfect Day launch animal-free cream cheese, expand mainstream exposure of dairy alternatives

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The partnership brings together Bel Brands’ more than 100 years of cheese-making experience and Perfect Day’s animal-free casein and whey made with microbial fermentation rather than cows to launch, this week, Nurishh Incredible Dairy Animal Free Cream Cheese Spread Alternative. “We are leveraging our unique history and expertise in cheese and partnering with Perfect Day … Read more

Lab-grown cocoa? Celleste Bio backs plant cell culture to solve ‘chocolate supply crisis’

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Formed in July, the firm has already attracted the interest of Big Chocolate with Mondelēz International onboard with undisclosed seed funding. Other backers include food-focused venture capitalist, Barrel Ventures, Israeli agricultural co-op Regba Group and agri-food and medical tech VC, Trendlines. Celleste Bio’s USP utilizes cell culture to grow high quality cocoa without the plant … Read more

Plant-based dairy and meat by numbers; Declining trends continue, but pockets of growth remain

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For dairy alternatives, SPINS US retail data shared with FoodNavigator-USA shows: Plant-based milk ($2.73bn category): Oat milk and shelf-stable coconut milk driving volume ​ 12 weeks to October 30: $sales +10.5%, unit sales -3% 52 weeks to October 30: $sales +7.6%, unit sales -1.4% Over the latest 12-week period, all of the volume growth came … Read more

Joywell Foods rebrands as Oobli, unveils first food product featuring oubli fruit sweet protein (brazzein)

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Oobli – which was originally planning to debut with beverages​​-told us it had switched to confectionery as chocolate bars.”were a better fit for a Q4/holiday launch, so it is more of a market/seasonality adjustment to the sequence.”​ The chocolate bars – available for pre-sale on Oobli’s website– contain unsweetened chocolate, chicory root fiber, organic coconut … Read more

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

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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

Kraft Heinz, Bel launch dairy alternatives in the US

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It’s been more than two years in the making, but a plant-based Philadelphia cream cheese spread has finally debuted in select US retailers. The product is free of lactose and gluten and has no added flavors or dyes, while a coconut oil base provides a ‘creamy, spreadable texture’ according to Kraft Heinz. “We have carefully … Read more

Impossible Foods EU patent revoked; US IP dispute with Motif FoodWorks ramps up

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At issue is the use of heme proteins in plant-based meat alternatives, an area in which Impossible and Motif – who have each laid off staff in recent months as market conditions have deteriorated – both play. Impossible Foods’ heme protein is identical to soy leghemoglobin, a protein found in nodules attached to the roots … Read more

Perfect Day acquires Sterling Biotech India and gains regulatory approvals

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Two critical steps – that’s how California-based Perfect Day described the recent developments around its operations in India. The company has reportedly purchased Sterling Biotech Limited (SBL), a pharmaceutical products manufacturer, which had filed for bankruptcy. According to its website, SBL owns a range of facilities, including fermentation plants and a microbiology laboratory. Through these … Read more