TurtleTree Raises US$30 Million in First Tranche of Series A Funding
TurtleTree has successfully raised US$30 million in the first tranche of their Series A funding, one of the largest investment rounds to date in Asia’s cell-based food sector. Rapidly gaining prominence for its novel use of cell-based technology in milk…
Climate Change Improvements from Eating Less Meat
Not everyone needs to be a vegan to help combat climate change, but reducing meat consumption is both good for the planet and good for individual health, according to two national/international groups creating awareness of climate change impacts related to…
bettermoo(d), Bryan Adam’s-Backed Dairy Alternative Company Announces Significant Milestones Along With Go Public Transaction
Bettermoo(d) Holdings Corp. (“bettermoo(d)”) is a privately held purpose driven plant-based dairy alternative company driven by the motto “What A Cow Eats and A Human Needs”. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, bettermoo(d) is committed to providing consumers with quality,…
Yili Group Reports Operating Revenue of RMB 85 Billion in the First Three Quarters of 2021, with a Net Profit Growth of Over 30%
On October 28, 2021, Yili Group released its financial results for the first three quarters of 2021. During the period, Yili achieved a total operating revenue of RMB 85.007 billion and a net profit of RMB 7.967 billion, representing a…
Microalgae Milk Pioneer Sophie’s Bionutrients Moves to Europe’s Alt-Protein Hotspot
Singapore-based Sophie’s Bionutrients introduced the world’s first milk alternative made from protein-rich microalgae earlier this year. CEO and founder Eugene Wang now aims to expand the business to the Netherlands to tap into its plant-based protein ecosystem. Algae-based ingredients have…
Over Half of ASEAN Food & Agriculture Policymakers Note Climate Change as the Top Challenge Facing Regional Food Systems
Initial findings officially released today highlight a key challenge raised by ASEAN food and agriculture policymakers – chiefly that more than half (51%) believe climate change is the biggest challenge regional food systems face today. This finding is part of…
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…
