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Close-up of griddled-brown mycelium steak being cut with a knife on wood chopping board to show reddish-pink interior texture similar to beef.

June 10, 2026 Jim McClelland

Funding for steak substitute from fermented fungi

News: Catering to clean-label consumers, deeptech food company secures EU funds for a steak alternative derived from fungal fermentation.

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Multiple clear Petri dishes in lab setting on off-white surface, some containing bright white powder or liquid, others green pine-like leaves.

March 11, 2026 Jim McClelland

Funders back cellulose roll-out at industrial scale

News: Funding success enables bio-based materials innovator to start roll-out of validated procurement-ready cellulose at industry scale.

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Face of dark-haired model peeking out of fluffy white material.

January 22, 2024 Jim McClelland

VCs back vegan biomaterials in luxury textiles

News: Investors back biomaterials startup for sustainable, plant-based alternatives to animal-derived and plastic fabrics in luxury textiles.

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