Get Inspired To Be Healthy and Sustainable The Plant-Based Way
From 1 to 3 November, the inaugural Plant Based Asia Summit will be hosted virtually with the mission to raise awareness and educate people in the Asia and Pacific region to the many health and environmental benefits of a plant-based…
Cultured Meat: A Global Perspective from IDTechEx
Cultured meat has come a long way since 2013. What was once a concept from the realms of science fiction, made in tiny quantities in research labs for astronomical costs has now become an emerging industry, with start-ups across the…
Above Food and Atlantic Natural Foods Partner to Create a Global Leader in Sustainable, Affordable Plant-Protein Foods
Above Food Corp. (Above Food), a first-of-its-kind, vertically integrated, plant-based food company, announced today it has entered into a binding transaction agreement with Atlantic Natural Foods, LLC (“Atlantic”) — a global market leader in plant-based seafood alternatives, plant-based simple meals,…
Neutral Foods, First U.S. Carbon Neutral Food Company, Announces $4M Seed Financing
Neutral Foods, America’s first carbon neutral food company announced it raised $4 million in financing from two leading venture capital firms, bringing its total funding to more than $4.8 million to date. Breakthrough Energy Ventures led the round with Mark…
COVID-19 Has Accelerated Digitalisation in the F&B Industry: How will This Help Overcome the Challenges Faced?
When Malaysia first took notice of the COVID-19 pandemic, not many businesses in the country were prepared to strap themselves for unprecedented times. The first nationwide lockdown declared in March 2020 subsequently became the first step to a challenging journey…
Malaysia International Food and Beverage Launches New Brand Identity
Constellar Holdings, the organiser of the Malaysia International Food and Beverage (“MIFB”) announced its rebranding exercise for its food and beverage trade fair with a new and futuristic look. Project Director of MIFB Trade Fair, Henri Tan said in a…
Japanese Alternative Meat Venture Next Meats Announces Upgrade of Signature Barbecue Meat: Next Yakiniku Short-Rib 2.0
Next Meats Co. Ltd, a Tokyo-based food-tech venture known for developing the world’s first plant-based barbecue meats, the “Next Yakiniku” series, just announced the launch of their newest version of the Short-Rib style product: the Next Yakiniku Short-Rib 2.0. The…
GRAMMY-Nominated Rapper Jack Harlow Invests In The Plug Drink’s $1.5 Million Seed Round To Expand Leading Plant-Based Recovery Beverage Business
The Plug Drink (The Plug), a leading functional recovery beverage company created by brother duo, Ray and Justin Kim, using Asian-inspired plant-based formula, closed a successful $1.5 Million Seed funding round after gaining massive consumer traction online via direct-to-consumer, along…
Abbot’s Butcher Premium Plant-Based Meats Closes Series A Funding
Abbot’s Butcher (AB) announced today the close of a Series A Funding round led by Melitas Ventures. Owen Wilson and Woody & Laura Harrelson joined the round, along with existing investors Unovis and SOSV. The capital raise will be used…
Dole Sunshine Company Partners With EDB New Ventures To Create A New Business In Specialty Ingredients Developed From Fruit Side-streams
Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) is partnering the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) for its new corporate venture, Dole Specialty Ingredients (DSI). This new venture will focus on sourcing and transforming fruit side streams and unutilised fruit parts by repurposing them…
