Cocoa pods – source of chocolate and possible flame retardant

As Halloween approaches, anticipation for trick-or-treating grows, and with it, the annual harvest of millions of cocoa beans used to make delightful chocolates. However, amidst the production of chocolate, the shells of these beans are discarded. Now, researchers unveil the potential of cocoa pod shells as a valuable starting material for flame retardants. It is… Continue reading Cocoa pods – source of chocolate and possible flame retardant

The EU’s new batch of apple cell cultures, technology is becoming the direction of raw material iteration

On August 3rd, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) granted approval for “Apple Cell Culture Biomass” as a Novel Food. The approved ingredient, PhytoCellTec™ Md Nu, belongs to the Swiss raw material supplier Mibelle Biochemistry. Initially used in cosmetics, it has expanded its applications to the food and beverage and dietary supplement sectors. The Application… Continue reading The EU’s new batch of apple cell cultures, technology is becoming the direction of raw material iteration

Using soybean germination technology to make plant-based meat, DAIZ received US$47.4 million in Series C financing

Japanese plant-based company DAIZ recently secured a substantial ¥71 billion (approximately $474 million) in Series C funding, marking the largest amount ever raised by a Japanese food tech firm, according to Green Queen. This funding is earmarked for the construction of a new 40,000-square-foot facility. With the completion of this round, DAIZ’s total funding will… Continue reading Using soybean germination technology to make plant-based meat, DAIZ received US$47.4 million in Series C financing

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