Start-up is establishing a new European facility for commercial production of its plant-based Fatrix® fat Caesarea, Israel – FoodTech start-up Gavan Technologies, Ltd. announces it has raised USD8M in A-round funds. This fresh capital infusion will enable Gavan to break into the European food market with its cutting-edge plant protein-based fat solution, Fatrix®. The funding round was led by MoreVC, a prominent Israeli venture capital firm, with participation from Lever VC, a global leader … [Read more...] about Gavan secures USD8M to commercialize cutting-edge plant-based fat
Asia Food Journal
Insects as the future of protein: Exploring the potential of insect-based foods
By Cath Isabedra Sustainability has become a buzzword in the food and beverage industry, but very few solutions are as promising—and as misunderstood—as insect-based proteins. Dr. Aaron T. Dossey, founder of All Things Bugs LLC (the world’s first wholesaler of insect-based ingredients), Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and author of “Insects as Sustainable Food Ingredients,” has been leading this movement, advocating for the untapped potential of insects as a … [Read more...] about Insects as the future of protein: Exploring the potential of insect-based foods
Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado products company Syros
Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors. For over 30 years, Syros has been producing high-quality avocado-based products for major European supermarkets, restaurant chains, and meal box companies. The company supplies both private-label and branded products with a focus on convenient, healthy, and sustainable food … [Read more...] about Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado products company Syros