In order to supplement and expand its cultivated protein portfolio, JBS Foods is completing acquisition of Spanish company BioTech Foods. It is also planning to build a new plant in Spain to ramp up production and Brazil’s first cultivated protein research and development (R&D) center, investing as much as $100 million in these projects. JBS will become the majority shareholder of BioTech Foods, combining each company’s strengths to accelerate the development of the cultivated protein … [Read more...] about JBS acquires BioTech Foods, constructs facility in Spain
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Angel Yeast releases natural yeast protein for plant-based applications
China-based Angel Yeast has introduced a vegan, allergen-free yeast protein ingredient that complements plant-based food alternatives. The AngeoPro F80 contains double the amount of essential amino acids like lysine, isoleucine and leucine and can book sthe overall taste profile of the final food item. Yeast protein is extracted from Saccharomyces cerevisiae by adding food-grade enzymes. This removes the non-protein parts of the ingredient, making the protein concentrate exceed 75%. Its … [Read more...] about Angel Yeast releases natural yeast protein for plant-based applications
Singapore-based Sophie’s Bionutrients expands to the Netherlands
From CEO Eugene Wang researching on how algae can be transformed into a seafood alternative in 2013, to releasing a algae-based milk product in May of this year, Sophie’s Bionutrients is embarking on a new chapter. The food technology company is setting up shop in the Netherlands and tapping the country’s comprehensive network of alternative protein suppliers. The Netherlands is home to about 250 plant-based protein manufacturers, with many based in the Food Valley region. Known businesses in … [Read more...] about Singapore-based Sophie’s Bionutrients expands to the Netherlands