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’s first industrial insect company, Nutrition Technologies, closes US$20m equity round to launch new products and expand into new markets
Executive Summary Nutrition Technologies closed a US$20m equity venture round led by PTT VenturesInsect protein market expected to be worth US$1.3 billion by 2027.Nutrition Technologies manufactures sustainable animal feed ingredients and biofertilisers, using a unique combination of microbes and black soldier fly larvae to recycle nutrients from agricultural and food processing by- products.Insect solutions show great potential to help contribute to reaching global greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Asia’s first industrial insect company, Nutrition Technologies, closes US$20m equity round to launch new products and expand into new markets
