MISTA brings together food giants and startups for biomass fermentation Growth Hack

As we count down to The Future of Protein Production Amsterdam in the Netherlands in five weeks’ time (23/24 October), we’re pleased so many of our participating companies and speakers are making the headlines this week. So, as a special offer to our readers, you can save 20% on the ticket price for this week only by using the code, ‘PPTI20’ and clicking here

First up in our stories this week, a food innovation platform is partnering with corporate giants to explore biomass fermentation, with 14 promising startups participating in a hands-on program to develop new food products. Protein Production Technology International is proud to be a media partner of this unique Growth Hack!

In investment news, a Spanish plant-based food technology company has raised €17.4 million in Series A funding, which will be used to expand operations, launch new products, and scale production. Elsewhere, a French biotech startup has secured €3.75 million in additional funding to scale up its production of animal-free casein. And if that wasn’t enough, a Copenhagen-based startup has secured a €20 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The investment will be used to build a new production facility, invest in R&D, and increase market reach.

Meanwhile, a global alternative seafood association has added 17 new members, bringing its total to 53 companies in 17 countries. The new members represent diverse technologies and locations, working towards sustainable and delicious seafood solutions to address the pressing challenges facing the world's oceans.

And a German research team has also developed a 'power-to-protein' system that uses microbes to produce essential nutrients like protein and vitamin B9. This technology could revolutionize food production by offering a sustainable and scalable way to produce food, especially in regions with limited agricultural resources.

And don’t forget you can catch up with some of the speakers appearing on the +100-strong agenda of experts starring in The Future of Protein Production Amsterdam, taking place in the Netherlands on 23/24 October. This week, we have spoken with Lily Nur Sulaiman, Senior Research Scientist, THIS and Ida Søndergaard, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Solar Foods

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