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The Vegetarian Butcher and Vivera unite to form The Vegetarian Butcher Collective
Plus, Aleph Farms achieves breakthrough as independent study confirms profitability of cultivated beef cuts, Lidl GB tops plant-based target with 694% sales surge, plant-based food market set to triple by 2035 as pea protein gains ground, much more!
It’s been a week of big moves across the food-tech landscape, from fresh funding rounds to retail growth and bold investment plays. The common thread? Momentum that’s pushing innovation further into the mainstream.
Funding news leads the way, as a Swiss venture studio secures fresh backing and unveils its first newco – showcasing how early-stage capital continues to fuel the next wave of food-tech innovation.
In another sign of sector consolidation, two familiar names in plant-based are joining forces under a new collective. Could such collaborations be the key to mainstream momentum?
Looking ahead, new projections suggest the plant-based market could triple by 2035, with pea protein playing a starring role. A strong signal that demand for diverse and scalable protein sources is only set to grow.
On the retail front, one emerging brand is preparing for a national rollout in the UK, bringing more choice to supermarket shelves and keeping up with consumer appetite for alternatives.
Innovation isn’t just happening on the plate – it’s also behind the scenes. A major food company is investing US$54 million to expand its technical center, underlining the importance of R&D in shaping the future of food.
Meanwhile, a sustainability-focused investment firm has taken over a €100 million fund, with the goal of channeling capital into climate-positive food solutions. Where that money flows could help define the sector’s trajectory in the coming years.
And speaking of big shifts, one UK retailer has already blown past its plant-based targets with a staggering 694% sales increase – proof of how quickly consumer habits can evolve.
Finally, momentum continues on the ingredient front, with plans for the first yeast oil demonstration factory now underway in the Netherlands, offering a glimpse into how microbial fermentation could reshape supply chains.
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