German manufacturing giant Döhler Group acquires Nukoko, a UK startup producing cocoa-free chocolate from fava beans.
The acquisition of UK food tech startup Nukoko by Döhler Group marks a significant development in the burgeoning market for…
Soufflet Malt and Ferments du Futur Forge Alliance to Pioneer Sustainable Cocoa Alternatives Through Advanced Fermentation
A groundbreaking collaboration has been forged between Soufflet Malt, a global leader in malt production, and Ferments du Futur, a…
UK Biotech Firm Sun Bear Biofuture Achieves Breakthrough in Cost-Effective Precision Fermentation for Cocoa Butter Alternative
British startup Sun Bear Biofuture has announced a significant milestone in the realm of sustainable ingredient production, successfully completing the…
Cargill and Voyage Foods Launch NextCoa, a Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternative, Aiming to Revolutionize the North American Market
Two years after forging a strategic alliance to address the sustainability challenges within the cocoa industry, global food giant Cargill…
Mars Confronts Climate Crisis with Cocoa-Free Innovations and Sustainable Farming Overhaul
The world’s largest chocolate company is confronting the profound impacts of climate change on its core ingredients, embarking on a…
Future Food Quick Bites: Innovations in Plant-Based Steak, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Sustainable Ingredients Mark a Dynamic Week in Food Tech
The global food technology sector continues its rapid evolution, with the past week showcasing significant advancements in plant-based alternatives, sustainable…
UK Food Tech Firm Fermtech Secures £2.5M to Scale Koji Cocoa Production, Offering a Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Cocoa
UK food technology company Fermtech has successfully raised £2.5 million (approximately $3.3 million) in a funding round led by Elbow…
California Cultured Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Cell-Based Cocoa Powder, Notifies FDA Amidst Industry Volatility
California Cultured, a pioneering U.S. startup, has taken a significant stride toward commercializing its innovative cell-based cocoa powder by securing…
Italy’s Foreverland Raises $7M to Sweeten the Deal for Cocoa-Free Chocolate
Italian food technology innovator Foreverland has announced a significant funding round of €6 million (approximately $7 million USD), marking a…
