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 Plant-Powered Progress: Heura Foods' €40M Series B Fuels the Future of Food In a landmark moment for the plant-based industry, Heura Foods has clinched a whopping €40 million in Series B funding, marking a significant milestone in sustainable food innovation. Co-founders Marc Coloma and Bernat Ananos Martinez, with their activist roots, are steering Heura towards a future where plant-based proteins are not just an alternative, but the norm. Key Strategic Moves: 🌱 Heura's first patent filing is a game-changer, promising additive-free nutrition that could redefine plant-based deli meats, whole cuts, and dairy products. 🌱 A coalition of powerhouse investors including Upfield, and Unovis Asset Management signals a robust vote of confidence in Heura's mission and market potential. 🌱 The strategic alliance with Upfield particularly spotlights a shared vision to revolutionize plant-based cheese, a segment ripe for innovation. Market Implications: 💡 The surge in Series B funding mirrors the escalating consumer appetite for sustainable, ethical food choices. 💡 Heura's focus on tech-driven solutions and international expansion positions it as a potential leader in Europe's protein transition. 💡 The company's trajectory underscores the strategic importance of investing in brands that prioritize health, quality, and sustainability. Investment Insights: 💼 Investors, take note: Heura's blend of innovation, strategic partnerships, and market foresight presents a compelling investment narrative. 💼 The plant-based sector's growth trajectory suggests a fertile ground for investments that marry consumer trends with sustainable practices. 💼 Heura's pioneering approach could serve as a blueprint for success in the rapidly evolving foodtech landscape. Heura Foods' Series B triumph is more than capital; it's a testament to the transformative power of visionary leadership and sustainable innovation in the food industry. As Heura gears up for global impact, the plant-based revolution is well and truly underway. For more insights into the burgeoning plant-based sector and sustainable investment opportunities, follow Market Unwinded - Your guide to strategic foresight. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gwjGgVGY #HeuraFoods #PlantBasedRevolution #SustainableFoodInnovation #SeriesBFunding #FutureofFood #MarketUnwinded #InvestmentInsights #SustainableInvesting

Thrilled to announce Ananke's participation in EvodiaBio's €7 Million Series A round, led by Export and Investment Fund of Denmark and The March Group. This investment contributes to a significant step forward in the transformation of the way natural #aromas are produced for the food and beverage industry. EvodiaBio's precision fermentation platform is a true game-changer, offering a sustainable, scalable, capital and cost-efficient alternative to traditional methods. By leveraging yeast to produce natural aroma compounds using a wonderfully elegant cytosolic pathway, the team offers a true alternative to food and beverage producers increasingly worried about price and availability of flavour compounds in the context of climate change. The company's initial focus is on the non-alcoholic beer market, where their hop aroma blends, Yops™, are already enhancing taste and addressing the explosive demand for high-quality, alcohol-free beverages. Camilla Kloss Fenneberg and the founders have surrounded themselves with a formidable group of industry veterans: Flemming Besenbacher, Andreas Fibig and Anne Cabotin to name a few. With this deal, we're joining a syndicate of top investors in the sector: Bart Van Hooland and Abel ROSSIGNOL at Thia Ventures (at long last our first deal together!), Lauri Reuter at Nordic Foodtech VC, good friends Marika King and her team at PINC, Newtree Impact and Symrise AG. We raise a glass to tasty alcohol-free brews and endless other flavours to come! 🍻 #precisionfermentation #biotech #sustainablefood #naturalaromas #futureoffood #climatechange #newdeal #venturecapital

With two weeks left of this quarter, these bold founders keep their heads down as they roll up their sleeves to build 🛠 , expand 📊 , and create partnerships 🤝 to feed billions sustainably now and in the future. CCC’s Portfolio Highlights to mention: HOUSE PARTY 🧀 Lauren J.'s House Party Cheesy Dip expands with Whole Foods Market. The plant-based cheese will now be available in the chip aisle in British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, Hawaii, and El Paso, Texas. BLUENALU 🍣 Lou Cooperhouse's cell-cultured BlueNalu welcomes His Royal Highness Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed to its Corporate Advisory Board.  ABBOT’S BUTCHER 🌮 Kerry Song's Abbot's Butcher plant-based Chorizo is now available at the Cantina stand in Las Vegas’s iconic Sphere. NOSH.BIO 🥩 Tim Fronzek and Felipe Lino's Nosh.bio GmbH joins BERLINER BERG to create a biomass pilot set up to produce up to two tons of finished product per month. REBELLYOUS FOODS 🐥 Christie Lagally's manufacturing food tech company Rebellyous Foods, partners with Vizient, Inc, a group purchasing organization representing the healthcare sector and various educational institutions, to bring their plant-based crispy plant-based chicken products to their customers. UMARO FOODS 🥓 Beth Zotter and Amanda Stiles’ Umaro Foods was one of three companies selected for ARPA-E funding for a 1.8M award. Umaro is working with HOPO Therapeutics to source rare earth elements from seaweed. For more about these companies or CCC, visit https://lnkd.in/gCUX34Tz. #innovation #food #foodtech #sustainability #climate #venturecapital

We are working to reshape the food system so that it is comprehensively regenerative. That means that food is cultivated, grown, processed, packaged, stored, shipped, merchandised, sold and consumed in a way that nourishes and restores the soils which sustain all of our lives. Last month, we convened our first FedUp Foods Summit which brought together thought leaders from across our supply chain to collaboratively unpack what a truly regenerative food product would look like, and what role each of us can play in bringing more regeneration into all products touched by our businesses. Our goal for this initial gathering was to open a dialogue, facilitate networking, and leave with a deepened and enhanced perspective of what it means to shift our supply chain to be more regenerative. We left feeling inspired by the insights and passion shared all around and are excited to continue the conversation in the months and years to come. Stay tuned! Thanks to all of the 2023 Summit attendees: Global Organics, Ltd., Teatulia Organic Teas, ADM, Berlin Packaging, Genflex Labeling Solutions, and Eat Well Global, Inc -- and a special thanks to The Sketch Effect for capturing the day! #supplychain #regenerative #regenerativeagriculture #drivechange #impactleaders #supplychainmanagement

From developing cutting-edge technologies to discovering new applications for dairy ingredients, we're revolutionising the way we innovate to bring our customers the finest dairy solutions.

BIG News Announcement: We have secured $58M in Series B Funding for mushroom mycelium foods! We are excited to share another significant milestone in our journey: with a groundbreaking $58 million in Series B funding, we have secured the largest investment in mycelium technologies in Europe! The oversubscribed funding round was led by the Dr. Hans Riegel Holding GmbH (HRH), one of the two holding companies of internationally successful confectionery group Haribo, with the support from the EIC Fund, a breakthrough initiative of the European Commission to make direct equity investments in European highly innovative start-ups and SMEs. REWE Group, one of the leading trade and tourism groups in Germany and Europe, and Betagro Ventures also participated in the round. Securing an investment round of such scale from industry giants amidst a harsh fundraising environment, is not only a testimony to our technology and expertise, but also a massive win for innovation in the entire food industry. With this new funding, we are moving into a new era of commercial growth, expanding our production capacities and investing in launch activities worldwide. In the long term, it is our committed goal to play a key role in transforming the global food system with the sustainable, healthy, versatile applications of mycelium. "Rethinking food production and consumption has never been more pressing, and requires our collective efforts. We are thrilled to join forces with industry champions to establish the next generation of tasty, healthy and sustainable foods. We are in a unique position to define a new era of mushroom mycelium-based products. With Infinite Roots’ technology and products, we aspire to lead the monumental shift to a more sustainable and healthy food system,” says our founder and CEO Mazen Rizk. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of this remarkable journey. Together, we're not just shaping the future of food; we're defining it! 🌍 🍽 Thibault Godard Anne-Cathrine Hutz (Preißer) Philip Tigges Clay Capital fka VisVires New Protein FoodLabs Redalpine Simon Capital Happiness Capital | Certified B Corp #InfiniteRoots #MyceliumRevolution #SustainableFoods #SeriesBFunding #FoodInnovation

Our team at BioMush is thrilled to announce our participation in Valio’s Food 2.0 initiative, backed by Business Finland! Commencing this year, the Food 2.0 initiative, a five-year project, is set to revolutionize the Finnish food system. It envisions a future where growth and added value are hinged on sustainable production. With a substantial EUR 10 million in funding awarded to Food 2.0 and an additional EUR 20 million reserved by Business Finland for partner projects, this initiative promises to drive significant industry transformation, offering a wealth of opportunities for our industry. Valio will lead collaboration, research, and development projects with current and new partners. The aim is to attract at least 100 partners, generate EUR 100 million in additional R&D investments over the next five years, and boost food-related exports by over EUR 1 billion after the project. As a Food and Fermentation Technology player, BioMush is eager to collaborate on: 🍄 Developing future food products  🔧 Driving technological innovation  🌾 Advancing regenerative production  ♻️ Promoting resource efficiency and circular economy Together, we can future-proof our food system and lead sustainable food production, and we are proud to be part of the journey. Let’s create a brighter, more sustainable future for food! To learn more about the initiative, click on the link to read Valio's press release. #FoodTech #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #BusinessFinland Veera Virtanen https://lnkd.in/dm-xh2sK

James Ryall, life sciences and biotech consultant, highlights the remarkable growth of the cultivated meat industry, with over $3 billion in investments and numerous companies achieving regulatory approval. Despite recent funding challenges and product withdrawals, Ryall emphasizes the industry's transformative impact on biomanufacturing, citing breakthroughs in cost reduction, media formulations, bioreactor innovation, and more. While investors are cautious, today's startups have unprecedented access to infrastructure, positioning them for rapid advancement and underscoring the ongoing potential of the cultured meat revolution. (Food & Drink Business) https://lnkd.in/epSbj6ai

A fascinating discussion on the challenges and opportunities in bringing novel foods to market! The team at Earth Responsibility Score is intrigued by the recent insights shared on FoodHack regarding the pivotal role of Novel Food Authorization in shaping the future of our plates. In a world where innovations range from cultivated meats to precision fermentation, the regulatory journey is no easy feat. The diverse regulatory requirements across countries underscore the complexity of this process. Industry insiders Mathilde Do Chi, Hannah Lester, Joe Humphreys, Brian P. Sylvester, Alice Joubran, and Daniele Leonarduzzi have generously shared their invaluable advice and recommendations for startups venturing into this dynamic landscape. Their expertise provides a compass for navigating the intricate web of regulatory hurdles. However, the lack of global harmonization poses a unique challenge. Approval in one market doesn't guarantee a smooth path elsewhere, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of each region's considerations. Learn more by reading the full HackTrends report here: https://buff.ly/3TvTqUk Let's continue fostering dialogue and collaboration in this space to ensure a sustainable and responsible approach to novel food innovations. #NovelFoods #FoodInnovation #RegulatoryCompliance #Sustainability #EarthResponsibilityScore