The proceeds will establish a new pilot production facility in Europe and expand Gavan's commercial presence there, with focus on the bakery and dairy sectors.
GNT Ventures was created to invest in startup companies that have the potential to pioneer new and improved plant-based coloring solutions. Its focus is on four key areas: raw materials and fermentation, processing, food ingredients and upcycling.
T. Hasegawa’s Cocoa Powder Replacer was developed over a multiyear period by the company’s U.S. R&D team in anticipation of global supply issues affecting the availability and cost of raw materials.
GNT has chosen to collaborate with Plume Biotechnology, a UK-based startup focused on innovation in fermentation science and bioprocessing for natural colors.
Apparo’s proprietary approach and ingredients, combined with Döhler’s pipeline of applications, aim to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the food and beverage sector.
After isolating the protein responsible for its sweet taste, MycoTechnology used precision fermentation technology to produce the first honey truffle sweetener.
Arla Foods Ingredients will acquire Volac’s whey nutrition division through a purchase of the shares in Volac Whey Nutrition Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries.
