Meat Newsletter - ‘We can fight foo d fraud at species level’: EthiChain deve lops rapid DNA analysis for processed foods / Plant-based 3D printing: China and Austr alia identified as key markets for new Wagy u launch
Is food labelled as vegan, truly devoid of animal products? Does cross-contamination exist in meats labelled Halal or Kosher? Spanish start-up EthiChain has developed new technology to improve transparency and integrity in the supply chain.... Read more
Hong Kong 3D food printing firm Alt Farm is eyeing China and Australia as its first key target markets, revealing it hopes to launch a prototype plant-based A5 Wagyu Beef product in the next 12 to 18 months.... Read more
Lisaqua has secured €4.9m in funding to launch France’s first land-based shrimp farm. FoodNavigator asks co-founder and CEO Gabriel Boneu about the company’s ‘low environmental impact’ production system.... Read more
Residual streams from insect production have the potential to improve plant health, while reducing pesticide and fertiliser use, say researchers from Wageningen University and Research.... Read more
Despite the continued hype around meat alternatives and a growing flexitarian lifestyle trend, meat is still the protein of choice for most consumers, argues Jonna Parker, principal, fresh foods at IRI.... Read more
A new APAC-focused investment fund says it can create a ‘massive impact’ by supporting firms targeting large-scale animal-based industries, including plant-based, cell-cultured and fermentation outfits.... Read more