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Functional chocolate spheres reach International Space Station
While it took the news some time to officially reach Earth due to NASA protocols, the food innovation start-up that developed the truffles is celebrating the crossing of this frontier as a giant leap for its mission to enhance human performance through functional food. “We are thrilled to share Astreas chocolate spheres with the ISS…
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Wine industry by-product startup offers upcycled gut health support
Launched in 2020, WellVine uses Chardonnay byproduct (consisting of seeds, stems, and skins obtained after pressing fruit) to develop new ingredients for health and wellness under the masthead of parent company Sonomaceuticals. Sonomaceuticals was founded in 2009 by prominent figures in the U.S. wine industry, Barbara Banke and Peggy Furth, as they initially sought to…