Informa cancels SupplySide West as Nevada coronavirus cases climb
Informa Markets has formally canceled the SupplySide West 2020 trade show which was set to take place in Las Vegas, NV on Oct. 27-30.
Archives for July 28, 2020
‘At first it seemed like science fiction…’ Cell-cultured meat startup Artemys Foods emerges from stealth mode
San Leandro-based Artemys Foods – one of the latest startups to emerge from stealth mode in the nascent cell-cultured (a.k.a cell-based, cultivated) meat arena – aims to launch its first prototype, a hybrid burger combining cell-based meat and fat with...
What’s the size of the hemp-derived CBD prize? Brightfield Group releases new report
The US hemp-derived CBD market (spanning everything from drinks and supplements to pharmaceuticals and petfood) is projected to rise 14% to $4.7bn in 2020, predicts a new report from Brightfield Group.
SHIFT20: Consumer health perceptions of plant-based meat are evolving, reports IFIC
The buzz around plant-based meat alternatives is strong, but what is the full consumer perception of plant-based protein products in terms of nutrition and healthfulness compared to animal meat, and what motivates consumers to buy plant alternatives?
Unlocking Innovation webinar Aug. 6: Discover how to reduce your environmental impact & improve sustainability
Even as the pandemic continues to strain the food system and pressure manufacturers to balance increased demand with restricted supply, companies must still pursue sustainability goals, including minimizing their environmental impact and improving the...
Citizen Petition argues toddler milks threaten children’s health and pose ‘economic harm’ to families
In a Citizen’s Petition filed today, children’s health advocates are ramping up pressure on FDA to address the labeling of so-called ‘transition formulas’ or ‘toddler milks,’ which they say offer “no unique nutritional value,” threaten the health of...
The Better Meat Co. closes $8.1m seed round as hybrid trend combining animal- and plant-based proteins gathers pace
The Better Meat Co - a Sacramento-based startup supplying plant-based proteins that “blend seamlessly into ground meat products” at inclusion rates of 30-50% to create a new wave of ‘hybrid’ products - has closed an $8.1m seed round, bringing its total...