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Dairy in potatoes? Molecular farming newcomer teaches spuds to act like mammals
Molecular farming has been used by the pharmaceutical sector since the 1980s. In food production, the technology is more recent, but growing in popularity. The latest start-up to enter the world of molecular farming is Israel-based Finally Foods, which emerged from stealth mode this week. Like others in the sector, Finally Foods is focused on…
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Sustainability mission leads to eggshell-derived veggie collagen
The supplier, which specializes in eggshell membrane (ESM) ingredients, launched in 2014 to tackle the growing problem of waste generated by food factories, aiming to give a second life to the egg industry waste and contribute to a circular economy.ย What started as a sustainability research initiative soon evolved into a strong nutraceutical offering, as…
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3 start-ups boosting food quality in Europe
There is a wide range of reasons why it is important to be able to assess the quality of food products. You might need to know their composition, including levels of nutrients or sugars. You might need to check for potentially harmful substances, such as microplastics. You might simply want to know whether they have…
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Unused MyProtein repurposed into fish feed in trailblazing sustainability drive
The programme which launched in 2022 has already repurposed 156 tonnes of unused protein powder to be used within industrial fish feed, winning the EMEA Circular Economy Transition of the Year Award in the 2023 Sustainable Company Awards from Environmental Finance. Origin storyย โ THGโ’s sustainability strategy which launched in 2021, revolves around three key pillars:…