Milan-based Maia Ventures has announced the launch of its first fund totalling €55 million, targeting 20 to 25 early-stage companies developing technology and science-based solutions for the agrifood sector. The fund, which has already completed six investments, plans initial investments ranging from €0.5 to 1.5 million per company.
Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd. has completed the second phase of its European expansion strategy with the establishment of Plant-Ex Europe in Wysogotowo, Poland, following its acquisition of Polish food technology company Aromacolors.
Researchers have used CRISPR/Cas9 technology to engineer Fusarium venenatum that produces myco-protein with superior nutritional properties and dramatically improved sustainability metrics. The break-through demonstrates how precise metabolic modifications can simul-taneously enhance protein quality and reduce resource consumption in alternative protein production, validated at industrial fermentation scale.
Roquette has introduced AMYSTA L 123, a thermally soluble pea starch developed through a patented enzyme- and chemical-free process, representing the first product in the company’s new AMYSTA label-friendly starch range. The French plant-based ingredient manufacturer is positioning the ingredient as a solution for manufacturers seeking to simplify ingredient declarations whilst maintaining functional performance.
Nutraceutical manufacturer TopGum Industries has introduced an eight-formulation Active Lifestyle gummy collection targeting pre- and post-workout nutritional support. The launch, presented at SupplySide Global 2025, centres on two flagship products: a creatine monohydrate gummy delivering 1,500mg per unit and an electrolyte formulation containing 100mg of mineral salts per 7g serving.
Biotech Fluidics has introduced a new range of micro spargers designed to enhance gas transfer efficiency in bioreactor applications, delivering substantial improvements in upstream reactor yields through advanced bubble generation technology.
Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG has introduced a bioengineered growth factor specifically designed for cultivated meat applications, with initial batches now available and deliveries commencing in Q4 2025.
DolCas Biotech is positioning its Morikol marine collagen ingredient for incorporation into hot beverages including coffee, tea and cocoa, offering food scientists a heat-stable, water-soluble collagen hydrolysate that requires significantly lower dosing than conventional collagen products.
New formulation reverses iron deficiency within 14 days Lubrizol has announced positive results from an in vivo study evaluating its microencapsulated iron ingredient, Lipofer™, which demonstrated improved bioavailability and gastrointestinal tolerability compared to conventional iron sources in iron-deficient rats.
Polish botanical nutraceuticals company Greenvit has introduced Aronvit, a standardised extract of aronia berries (Aronia melanocarpa), to the US market. The launch is supported by results from a pilot randomised human trial demonstrating the ingredient’s effects on metabolic health markers.
November 2025
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