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        Dug, a Swedish potato milk brand, is now available in 220 Waitrose stores from this week, marking the first time potato milk has been introduced in UK supermarkets.&nbsp;
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        Although potatoes are a niche ingredient accounting for less than 0.2% of plant-based milk launches, Waitrose, in its latest food and drink report, predicted that potato milk would be a 2022 best-seller. According to Dug, the carbon footprint of potato milk is significantly lower than dairy milk and potato cultivation is twice as efficient as oats, while the crop uses less water than nuts like almonds. However, cost remains a concern, as a liter of Dug&rsquo;s potato milk is GBP 1.80 (~USD 2.43), more than double of Waitrose&rsquo;s cheapest cow&rsquo;s milk (1.1 liters at GBP 0.90).
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        Owned by Veg of Lund, Dug&rsquo;s potato milk is made in the UK and contains pea protein, rapeseed oil, and potato. Its products come in three varieties: original, unsweetened, and barista. Its products are available in Sweden and the UK as well as on sites such as Amazon and Ocado. The startup has a patented emulsion technology and continues to develop potato-based products.
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Potato milk rolled out in UK supermarkets

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 <p>Denmark-based co-operative KMC has introduced a new potato starch ingredient, CheeseMaker CF66, specifically for the production of plant-based cheese pizza. The product debuted in November 2024 at Food Ingredients Europe.</p>
 <p>This novel ingredient enables plant-based cheese to retain its spreadability and elasticity in temperatures ranging from 20º C to 80º C. It lends a thick and easily spreadable texture, enables the cheese to crumble without excessive smearing, and allows manufacturers to fortify the product with up to 8% plant protein, for enhanced texture and nutritional content.</p>
 <p>KMC touts CheeseMaker CF66 as offering superior stretchability compared to conventional mozzarella. It also precludes the sensation of cheese sticking to teeth. The product is also advantageous for takeaway services, as it preserves its appealing qualities in delivery conditions.</p>
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KMC launches CheeseMaker CF66 for plant-based cheese pizza

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 <p>Imagindairy, an Israeli food tech startup, has been granted approval from Israel's Ministry of Health to sell its precision fermentation-derived whey protein (beta-lactoglobulin) for consumer use. This product is produced at a 100,000 l fermentation facility, at a cost that competes with standard dairy. As part of its strategy, Imagindairy is seeking additional market approvals.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> This approval makes Imagindairy the second precision fermentation company after <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/companies/996564"> Remilk </a> to receive authorization to sell its protein in Israel. The company previously received <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/21030"> FDA clearance </a> in the US in January.</p>

Imagindairy receives approval for commercial sale of animal-free whey in Israel

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 <p>Pureture, formerly known as Armored Fresh Technologies, and the Kangwon National University have jointly set up the Alternative Protein Research Center. This union is aimed at innovating in the field of protein solutions.</p>
 <p>This alliance merges the fermentation science expertise of the university and the R&amp;D prowess of Pureture for developing high-functionality proteins using non-GMO yeast. The center's primary objectives include discovering wild yeast strains and confirming the health benefits of proteins fermented by yeast. Another major project of the center involves the design of growth media from upcycled whey and cane molasses. This approach is projected to cut down carbon emissions by beyond 30%.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> In August 2023, Pureture <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/21150"> launched </a> a casein product made with non-GMO yeast for various alternative dairy applications. The company recently announced the development of a new <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/30219"> cultivation technology </a> that claims to cut production time by nearly 30%.</p>

Pureture partners with Kangwon National University to develop non-GMO yeast proteins

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 <p>DSM-Firmenich, a food ingredients firm, has launched Smart Milk flavors and Dynarome Da, innovations for plant-based milk substitutes. The aim of these new products is to replicate the taste and texture of traditional milk.</p>
 <p>Smart Milk is said to offer creamy, buttery, and rich flavors reminiscent of milk, while Dynarome Da is designed to mask the off-flavors often found in plant-based drinks, aligning them closer to the flavor profile of dairy milk.</p>
 <p>The company states these products fill a gap in the market for authentic milk-like tastes in plant-based beverages. This allows consumers to enjoy the familiar flavor of milk while adhering to their dietary choices and nutritional needs.</p>
 
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DSM-Firmenich launches Smart Milk flavors and Dynarome Da solutions

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 <p>Bel Group has partnered with Avril, Lallemand, and Protial on a three-year EUR 9 million Cocagne Project. It aims to advance the development of fermented and aged plant-based cheese products.</p>
 <p>The collaboration will seek to create nutritious, minimally processed products with better taste and texture. The project, undertaken at Bel's global R&amp;D center in Vendôme, France, will receive support from Bpifrance under the France 2030 program.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> This partnership aligns with Bel's goal to make its portfolio 50% plant-based by 2030. The company already has several plant-based cheese brands, such as Boursin Dairy-free and Nurishh. It also offers vegan versions of its traditional cheese products like <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/18098"> Mini Babybel </a> and <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/15197"> Laughing Cow </a> .</p>

Bel Group partners with Avril, Lallemand, and Protial for plant-based cheese development

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 <p>Finnish food technology firm, Onego Bio, has set up a 5,000 sq ft commercial headquarters in San Diego, California and is preparing to establish its first US-based industrial-scale manufacturing plant. The planned facility is poised to have a 2-million-liter fermentation capacity, allowing it to generate the equivalent of 6 million laying hens per year.</p>
 <p>Apart from office spaces, the headquarters also boasts advanced lab facilities and a test kitchen. These will be used specifically for showcasing the uses of Onego Bio's Bioalbumen—the company's proprietary animal-free egg protein product which is made using precision fermentation technologies.</p>
 <p>The decision to set up base in San Diego was made considering its bustling biotech ecosystem and its close proximity to highly esteemed research institutions, universities, and fellow food tech innovators. This strategic location also aligns well with Onego Bio's commercialization strategy for the North American market where regulatory conditions are anticipated to accelerate market entry over its European counterpart.</p>
 
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Onego Bio establishes US headquarters in San Diego to advance animal-free egg protein production

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 <p>Plantible Foods, a supplier of plant-based protein, has raised USD 30 million in a Series B funding round. The round was co-led by Piva Capital and Siddhi Capital. Other participants in the funding round included Betagro Ventures, Cultivate Next, Nourish Ventures, and existing investor Astanor Ventures.</p>
 <p>The funds will be used to expand manufacturing operations at the company's first commercial plant, titled "The Ranchito," a 100-acre facility located in West Texas. Plantible Foods has set a goal to increase its revenue by ten times over the course of the next 12 months.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Plantible Foods produces plant protein by harnessing lemna, an aquatic plant known as duckweed. Lemna is reportedly 100x richer in protein than soy and 40x more than peas. Further, the company also offers Rovitaris, a binding agent made from Rubi protein, which claims to have a higher protein content than methylcellulose and offers comparable binding properties with a better texture, nutritional profile, and digestibility.</p>

Plantible Foods raises USD 30 million in Series B funding to expand manufacturing operations

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 <p>Food technology company Armored Fresh, renowned for its plant-based cheese alternatives, has now introduced two new products: Grated Parmesan and Grated Kimchi Parmesan. These innovative products are crafted using plant-derived ingredients like fermented oat beverage, coconut oil, and a special starch mix.</p>
 <p>The Grated Parmesan brings forward a rich, distinct, nutty flavor, topped with a savory umami end-note. The Grated Kimchi Parmesan, on the other hand, merges the traditional Parmesan flavor with the spicy, tangy zest of kimchi. Additionally, these products maintain a staunch stance on health, being entirely free from GMOs and gluten.</p>
 <p>Armored Fresh stands out in the market by employing a patented technology which mimicks the conventional grating process. This enables them to deliver an authenticity in taste and texture which eludes other plant-based cheese manufacturers who generally resort to spray-drying methods.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Including this development, Armored Fresh has taken several initiatives to expand its oat milk cheese line. In <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/26102"> January 2024 </a> , the company partnered with restaurant chain Bareburger to incorporate its zero-dairy Oat Milk Cheddar Cheese into Bareburger's menu offerings. Furthermore, in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/29560"> May 2024 </a> , it expanded its oat milk range with Oat Milk Cheddar Dip.</p>

Armored Fresh launches new oat milk parmesan cheese alternatives

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 <p>Shiru, an AI food tech startup, has raised USD 16 million in Series B funding. The financing round was led by S2G Ventures, and included contributions from CPT Capital, Lux Capital, Nourish Ventures, and Meach Cove Capital.</p>
 <p>This funding will help Shiru enhance its ProteinDiscovery.ai marketplace and expand its ingredient portfolio. This will be done through the establishment of commercial partnerships and the introduction of new product offerings.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Launched in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/29010"> May 2024 </a> , ProteinDiscovery.ai claims to be the world's first protein marketplace and discovery platform. It hosts a database of plant-derived and microbial proteins, covering over 33 million molecules, and offers key features like automated biochemistry workflows and the classification of molecules by their sequence, use, and performance.</p>

Shiru raises USD 16 million in Series B funding to expand ingredient portfolio

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 <p>Naplasol, a Belgian protein manufacturer part of the VEOS group, has unveiled two new mycoprotein products, Promyc S110 and Promyc L100, after acquiring the Swedish firm Mycorena. The products will be displayed at the Food Ingredients Europe event in Frankfurt.</p>
 <p>Promyc S110 is fibrous and juicy in texture with a neutral flavor, whereas Promyc L100 exhibits a denser fibrous structure. Both items are said to be rich in protein and dietary fiber and low in fat, sodium, and cholesterol, offering a complete amino acid profile.</p>
 <p>Per Naplasol, these mycoprotein products can extend beyond conventional meat substitutes, being utilized in cheese replacements, vegetable-based meals, protein-rich bars, and dairy-free frozen desserts. This ensures versatility in flavor and texture for diverse food applications.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Mycorena was acquired by Napalsol in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/32893"> August 2024 </a> after the former filed for bankruptcy in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/31596"> July 2024 </a> . The development of these new ingredients highlights the benefits Naplasol gained through Mycorena's range of patents, trademarks, and other valuable assets.</p>

All Updates

Potato milk rolled out in UK supermarkets

KMC launches CheeseMaker CF66 for plant-based cheese pizza

Imagindairy receives approval for commercial sale of animal-free whey in Israel

Pureture partners with Kangwon National University to develop non-GMO yeast proteins

DSM-Firmenich launches Smart Milk flavors and Dynarome Da solutions

Bel Group partners with Avril, Lallemand, and Protial for plant-based cheese development

Onego Bio establishes US headquarters in San Diego to advance animal-free egg protein production

Plantible Foods raises USD 30 million in Series B funding to expand manufacturing operations

Armored Fresh launches new oat milk parmesan cheese alternatives

Shiru raises USD 16 million in Series B funding to expand ingredient portfolio

Naplasol launches two new mycoprotein products

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Potato milk rolled out in UK supermarkets

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