Meala's activated protein platform replaces methylcellulose and artificial fillers boost sensory attributes Start-up Meala FoodTech Ltd. is breaking new ground in cleaning up labels in meat alternatives using veggie protein. Meala's proprietary platform creates functionally activated proteins designed to be a 1:1 replacement for methylcellulose and other hydrocolloid and gums widely used in meat alternatives as binding and gelling agents. Meala's multi-functional proteins vastly improve the … [Read more...] about Meala’s Functionally Charged Proteins as Meat Alternatives
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Evonik researching biostimulants to cut fertiliser use
Evonik is engaged in researching biostimulants that provide cereal crops with atmospheric nitrogen and thus promote their growth. Microbial biostimulants from Evonik supply nitrogen to wheat and corn and promote growthA greenhouse trial indicates that the use of synthetic fertilizers can be reduced successfullyEnvironmentally friendly alternative for farmers Evonik is engaged in researching microorganisms that provide cereal crops with atmospheric nitrogen and thus promote their growth. … [Read more...] about Evonik researching biostimulants to cut fertiliser use
Asia-Pacific Scale It Up! Innovation Challenge gives plant-based food startups the opportunity to bring their projects to market faster
Following two successful programs in North America and in Europe, Bühler, Cargill, and Givaudan bring their combined innovation power to bear and help plant-based protein start-ups to scale up and commercialise in Asia-Pacific with the Scale It Up! Challenge. Registration for this unique program is now open. The top 15 start-ups selected in the first round will pitch their proposals to the partner companies. Five start-ups will access the partner companies’ testing and scale-up piloting … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific Scale It Up! Innovation Challenge gives plant-based food startups the opportunity to bring their projects to market faster
