Rohlik Founder's AI Platform Raises $32m For US Expansion
Duvo, the AI platform co-founded by Rohlik CEO Tomáš Čupr, has raised $32 million (€28.62 million) to fund its US expansion.
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Cavu Consumer Partners leads funding for seasoning brand EZ Bombs
US seasoning producer EZ Bombs has secured $25m in a Series A funding round led by private-equity firm Cavu Consumer Partners. The post Cavu Consumer Partners leads funding for…
EIT Food-Backed Startup Raises €15m To Scale Microalgae Protein
French startup Edonia has raised €15 million to scale the production of a whole-food protein ingredient derived from microalgae.
Saputo creates ingredients division to capitalize on protein demand
The new business unit comes as the cheesemaker invests to increase production of whey protein amid industry-wide shortages.
Retail is one of the top sectors for Brit’s new business start-ups
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Crosta Mollica merges with Nestlé pizza spin-off in Europe
Crosta Mollica has merged with the European pizza business spun-off by Nestlé into a venture with private-equity firm PAI Partners. The post Crosta Mollica merges with Nestlé…
JBS embraces protein trend with branch-out of Genu-in subsidiary
Meat giant JBS is taking advantage of the rising demand for protein by creating a new business for its Genu-in subsidiary in Brazil. The post JBS embraces protein trend with…
European confectioner Loacker invests in alt-chocolate firm
Italian confectionary major Loacker has backed the Danish alternative chocolate start-up Endless Food Co. as part of its new investment arm. The post European confectioner Loacker…
Mars zeroes in on gut health with startup partnerships
The Snickers owner announced the latest cohort for its accelerator program, prioritizing firms advancing solutions in fiber, protein and nutrition.
Maash raises 12 million euros for fungus-based meat alternatives
The Brussels-based startup Maash has raised 12 million euros to scale up production of mycoprotein, a protein derived from fungal mycelium. The first products containing this meat…
Barilla buys better-for-you mac and cheese brand Goodles
The deal will expand the startup's reach internationally while giving the pasta giant a greater presence in functional foods.
La Place brand to disappear from Jumbo supermarkets
Jumbo is preparing to phase out the La Place brand—a move resulting from the spin-off of the restaurant chain of the same name two years ago. The Jumbo and Jumbo’s private-label…