Singapore-based food tech startup Umami Meats will be moving forward in advancing technology for cultivated seafood, as it has secured $2.4 million in pre-seed funding. This will go towards the company’s goal of creating healthy, sustainable seafood without using animals or causing heavy impacts to the ocean. The fund will be utilised to further develop plant-derived growth serum, which will be integrated in its future robust cell lines from multiple fish species. Additionally, Umami Meats … [Read more...] about Umami Meats secures pre-seed funding for cultivated seafood
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Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
Protein is an essential source of nutrition and there is a growing demand for it, forecasted to increase by 78% in 2050. As the protein system in the food and beverage industry involves both consumption and production, it becomes necessary to conduct these two processes within planetary boundaries. However, as the traditional meat industry is a high-energy, high-resource type, negative impacts on the nitrogen cycle balance, water quality and biodiversity are to be expected. For … [Read more...] about Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
Focusing on convenience, local ingredients and sustainability driving F&B growth in 2022
Supporting holistic health and wellness continue to be at the forefront of trends in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, with the COVID-19 pandemic still a key driver. The consumers of today have gone through this mentally and physically stressful time, resulting in a hyperfocus on self-care through nutrition. They are aware of the link between the food they consume and their health, and want to be more proactive in taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Making more … [Read more...] about Focusing on convenience, local ingredients and sustainability driving F&B growth in 2022