Animal-Free ClearEgg Debuts in Protein Smoothie
Last month, The Every Company rebranded from Clara Foods and announced the launch of its animal-free egg protein product. Now, the company’s egg protein, called ClearEgg is being used as […]
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Brave Robot Launches “Climate Hero” Cake Mix Made With Animal-Free Whey Protein
The Spoon has been following Brave Robot’s animal-free ice cream journey since The Urgent Company launched the dessert brand last year. Since then, the company has introduced ice creams in […]
Researchers Use Bacteria To Transform Plastic Into Edible Protein
In 2018, the equivalent of about 3.5 million dumpster trucks’ worth of plastic waste was produced in the U.S. alone, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The COVID-19 pandemic has […]
Yali Bio Comes Out of Stealth Mode to Discuss Future Synthetic Fat Products
While alternative protein products are generally considered more environmentally friendly than animal-based products, there are a few ingredients in this plant-based space that raise concerns. Tropical oils like coconut and […]
Alt. Protein Round-Up: Smoked Salmon, Funding Rounds, and Brave Robot’s Cake Mix
Alternative protein news has been dropping in faster than fall leaves, and so we’ve gathered some of this week’s top stories, including Revo Foods’ product launch, Aquacultured and Daring Foods’ […]
The Week in Food Tech Funding: AI-Powered Future Food Attracting Lots of Venture Capital
When it comes to AI meets food, it’s easy to think of food robots, precision farming, or even restaurant tech. But over the past year or so, we’ve seen a […]
Alt. Protein Round-Up: Hybrid Chorizo Sausages and Impossible’s Burger Stand
Government programs around the globe are increasingly getting more involved in the alternative protein space. This month, the Danish government allocated 1.25 billion kroner (~$194 million USD) for research into […]
Fruit Cells, Space Bread, and Cultured Meat Cartridges: Deep Space Food Challenge Announces Phase 1 Winners
On planet Earth, we face the challenge of feeding a rapidly growing population that is set to reach 9.7 billion people by 2050. In space, we face the challenge of […]
BIOMILQ Raises $21M in Series A Funding With Focus on Mission-Aligned Partners
In June, The Spoon reported on North Carolina-based startup BIOMILQ’s success in recreating human milk outside of the breast. The company is working toward manufacturing cell-cultured milk at commercial scale, […]
The Week in Food Tech Funding: Culture Biosciences & Tufts Nab Funding as Interest in Scaling Cell Ag Grows
Over the past 12 months, money has poured into cultivated meat startups as venture investors, celebrities, and governments look to get in on what many believe is the next big […]
How New Culture and Moolec Science Are Growing Cow-Free Dairy Proteins
Most of today’s vegan cheese startups face the challenge of reproducing cheese using ingredients like plant-based oils and nut milks. That’s no easy feat, as unique dairy proteins are responsible […]
Video: Melibio’s Darko Mandich on Making Honey Without the Bees
Honey is a$7 billion industry. While honeybees themselves are not in danger (at least today), the focus on honey production is problematic for the broader bee ecosystem since farmed honeybees compete […]
