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World’s First Cultivated Eel, Europe's Largest Mycelium Investment, and China Embraces GMOs for Food Security

Better Bioeconomy • 98 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Alternative Proteins Investments
  1. Israeli startup Forsea unveils world's first cultivated eel using innovative cell-based technology for traditional eel texture and flavor.
  2. UCC's fermentation research centre advances Irish food sectors with precision fermentation techniques and sustainable practices.
  3. Bolder Foods introduces mycelium ingredient for cheese alternatives, offering nutritious, sustainable, and flavorful options.

Imagindairy Secures FDA Clearance, Australia’s Alt Protein Surge, and the Massive Economic Potential of Alt Proteins

Better Bioeconomy • 78 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Plant-based Alternative Proteins Climate change
  1. Imagindairy secures FDA clearance for animal-free dairy proteins; aiming to supply innovative ingredients to food manufacturers.
  2. Australia emerges as a key player in alternative proteins, projected to generate billions in sales, create jobs, and address global challenges like climate change.
  3. Investing in alternative proteins can have significant economic benefits, create jobs, and indirectly address health issues, food insecurity, and climate change.

€25M Bioeconomy Fund, Fostering Biomanufacturing Talent, and Alt Protein Perspectives Across Asia

Better Bioeconomy • 58 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Alternative Proteins Investments
  1. Liberation Labs and Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond launch a biomanufacturing workforce training program to prepare employees for a new plant
  2. UC Davis' iCAMP focuses on advancing alternative proteins to address the forecasted increase in meat demand and environmental impact
  3. Lidl Hungary and Denmark's Salling Group lower prices of plant-based products to encourage consumers to choose sustainable options

Future Food Fermentat10n: January 2024

Better Bioeconomy • 39 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Fermentation Alternative Proteins
  1. Imagindairy receives US regulatory approval and acquires an industrial-scale production plant for animal-free dairy proteins.
  2. Infinite Roots secures $58M in Series B funding, the largest mycelium investment in Europe, to expand production and launch globally.
  3. Liberation Labs and Ivy Tech Community College partner to launch a biomanufacturing workforce training program, creating new career opportunities.

Cultivate your palate for a new type of food

WeBeGreen • 99 implied HN points • 09 Aug 23
🍲 Food & Drink Sustainability Alternative Proteins Environmental Impact
  1. Cultivated meats offer a sustainable solution to the environmental impacts and challenges of traditional animal agriculture, providing a way to meet the growing global demand for meat without the same resource-intensive practices.
  2. Lab-grown or cultivated meats use cellular agriculture technology to produce meat from cells rather than raising and slaughtering animals, offering a more efficient and ethical approach to meat production.
  3. By transitioning to alternative proteins like cultivated meats, we can significantly reduce land use, greenhouse gas emissions, and reliance on animal agriculture, leading to a more sustainable and compassionate food system for the future.
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🌿 The social licence to cultivate dilemma

paxtier • 6 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Aquaculture Plant-based Seaweed Microalgae Alternative Proteins
  1. Gaining a social license to operate is crucial for seaweed cultivation in emerging regions.
  2. Challenges in seaweed farming include conflicts with other marine users and the need for early community involvement.
  3. Potential solutions include improved education, collaboration, thoughtful site selection, and forming regional organizations.