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Transforming Longevity: Joyful Ventures Invests in De Novo’s Animal-Free Lactoferrin
August 19, 2024

Transforming Longevity: Joyful Ventures Invests in De Novo’s Animal-Free Lactoferrin

Joyful Ventures has led a new round of funding in De Novo Foodlabs, a cutting-edge food technology company poised to disrupt the rapidly growing global lactoferrin market.

Revolutionizing Pet Food: Meatly Secures Regulatory Approval and Joyful Ventures' Backing
August 15, 2024

Revolutionizing Pet Food: Meatly Secures Regulatory Approval and Joyful Ventures' Backing

Meatly, a pioneering UK-based company, is revolutionizing pet food with the world’s first regulatory approval to sell cultivated meat for pets.

New Report Reveals How Alternative Proteins Can Restore 47 Million Acres of U.S. Farmland
August 13, 2024

New Report Reveals How Alternative Proteins Can Restore 47 Million Acres of U.S. Farmland

A new report by The Good Food Institute and Highland Economics highlights the transformative potential of shifting to alternative proteins in the United States.

Adamo Foods’ Mycelium Steak: The Future of Protein Backed by Joyful Ventures
August 12, 2024

Adamo Foods’ Mycelium Steak: The Future of Protein Backed by Joyful Ventures

Adamo Foods is shaking up the alternative protein industry with its groundbreaking mycelium-based whole-cut steaks that look, taste, and cook like the real thing.

Jeff Bezos Foundation Invests $30M in NC State for Alternative Proteins Research
May 31, 2024

Jeff Bezos Foundation Invests $30M in NC State for Alternative Proteins Research

The Bezos Earth Fund has announced a $30 million donation to North Carolina State University for research on alternative proteins and cultivated meat.

World Bank Recommends Shifting Subsidies from Meat to Sustainable Alternatives
May 16, 2024

World Bank Recommends Shifting Subsidies from Meat to Sustainable Alternatives

In a groundbreaking new report, the World Bank has called for a major shift in how countries allocate their agricultural subsidies.

Funding the Fungi Future: Joyful Ventures' Strategic Stake in Maia Farms
May 2, 2024

Funding the Fungi Future: Joyful Ventures' Strategic Stake in Maia Farms

Maia Farms, recently crowned grand prize winner of the prestigious Deep Space Food Challenge, has just closed $2.3 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round co-led by Joyful Ventures.

Cultivated Biosciences: Pioneering Dairy Alternatives with a Boost from Joyful Ventures
March 6, 2024

Cultivated Biosciences: Pioneering Dairy Alternatives with a Boost from Joyful Ventures

Cultivated Biosciences, a Swiss biotech startup at the forefront of sustainable food innovation, announced today a key milestone in its journey to redefine dairy alternatives.

Plant-Based Meat Market Soars to $21.23 Billion by 2026: IMARC Report Analysis
December 6, 2023

Plant-Based Meat Market Soars to $21.23 Billion by 2026: IMARC Report Analysis

The IMARC report starts by highlighting the incredible growth trajectory of the global plant-based meat market.

Collagen Redefined: Joyful Ventures Invests in Jellatech's Sustainable Protein Solution
August 22, 2023

Collagen Redefined: Joyful Ventures Invests in Jellatech's Sustainable Protein Solution

Jellatech's strides in protein manufacturing embody Joyful Ventures' commitment to sustainable innovation breakthroughs.

Plant-Powered Progress: 76% of US Foodservice Leaders Enhancing Plant-Based Selections
August 21, 2023

Plant-Powered Progress: 76% of US Foodservice Leaders Enhancing Plant-Based Selections

The culinary landscape of the US is undergoing a significant transformation.

Capitalizing on 8.33% CAGR: The Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sector's Billion-Dollar Promise
August 10, 2023

Capitalizing on 8.33% CAGR: The Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sector's Billion-Dollar Promise

The global food and beverage sector is witnessing a pivotal shift, with dairy-free ice cream emerging as a significant contender.

Joyful Ventures Unveils: The Media Buzz Around Our New Sustainable Protein Fund
July 3, 2023

Joyful Ventures Unveils: The Media Buzz Around Our New Sustainable Protein Fund

The global food industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift, and here at Joyful Ventures, we're proud to be at the forefront of this evolution.

Upside Foods Receives USDA Approval for Cultivated Meat Label
June 14, 2023

Upside Foods Receives USDA Approval for Cultivated Meat Label

Upside Foods, a front-runner in the cultivated meat sector, has recently secured approval for its cultivated meat label from the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards commercialization.

The Unstoppable Rise of Dairy-Free Milk: A 36 Percent Growth in 3 Years and Counting
April 5, 2023

The Unstoppable Rise of Dairy-Free Milk: A 36 Percent Growth in 3 Years and Counting

In the last three years, dairy-free milk sales have grown by 36 percent at a compounded annual growth rate of 11 percent.

Cultivated Meat Takes Another Step Toward Entering the Market
March 27, 2023

Cultivated Meat Takes Another Step Toward Entering the Market

GOOD Meat, a company that grows chicken and other meat from animal cells without slaughtering animals, has cleared a significant safety hurdle from the Food andDrug Administration (FDA).

Report predicts 60% of the world's meat will come from vegan and cultivated sources by 2040
March 10, 2023

Report predicts 60% of the world's meat will come from vegan and cultivated sources by 2040

The future of meat consumption is changing, and a recent report by GovGrant predicts that by 2040, 60% of the world's meat intake will be from vegan or lab-grown sources.

Plant-Based Alternatives See 62% Increase in 10 Years: The Future of Food in Restaurants
February 9, 2023

Plant-Based Alternatives See 62% Increase in 10 Years: The Future of Food in Restaurants

The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) has released a report which highlights the explosive growth of plant-based foods on US restaurant menus.

New School Foods is changing the seafood game with its plant-based salmon filet
February 2, 2023

New School Foods is changing the seafood game with its plant-based salmon filet

Toronto-based plant-based seafood maker, New School Foods, is making waves with its new product: a plant-based filet that looks, cooks, tastes, and flakes just like wild salmon.

Israel's Chief Rabbi declares cultured meat kosher, opening doors for kosher consumers
January 18, 2023

Israel's Chief Rabbi declares cultured meat kosher, opening doors for kosher consumers

In a historic move, Israel's chief rabbi Rabbi David Lau has ruled that cultured meat, also known as lab-grown meat, is kosher fur, similar to any plant product.

Bill Gates on the Future of Meat Alternatives: Why He's Optimistic
January 17, 2023

Bill Gates on the Future of Meat Alternatives: Why He's Optimistic

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates recently shared his optimism about the future of plant-based meats during his annual Ask Me Anything session on Reddit.

Growing Demand for Plant-Based Proteins: A Look at the Chefs' Perspective
January 14, 2023

Growing Demand for Plant-Based Proteins: A Look at the Chefs' Perspective

A recent survey of 1,000 chefs from eleven countries conducted by GEA has revealed that the majority of professional cooks have confidence in alternative proteins.

The Future of Meat: Study on Cost-Efficient, Sustainable Cultivated Chicken Production
January 13, 2023

The Future of Meat: Study on Cost-Efficient, Sustainable Cultivated Chicken Production

A recent study led by BELIEVER Meats, published in Nature Foods, has unveiled a comprehensive and cost-efficient GMO-Free production method for cultivated chicken.

FoodTech Predictions for 2023: Investors Share Their Insights
January 12, 2023

FoodTech Predictions for 2023: Investors Share Their Insights

The past 12 months have been a rollercoaster for the food industry, with the pandemic leading to unprecedented challenges for entrepreneurs.

Revolutionary Breakthrough: FDA Approves Cultivated Meat for the First Time
November 16, 2022

Revolutionary Breakthrough: FDA Approves Cultivated Meat for the First Time

UPSIDE Foods, the leading cultivated meat, poultry, and seafood company, has become the first company in the world to receive FDA approval.

New report finds plant-based meat alternatives are the top climate investment
July 10, 2022

New report finds plant-based meat alternatives are the top climate investment

Investing in plant-based meat alternatives is the best way to combat climate change, according to a new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Why I Think the Future of Food Will Be Led by Women
May 30, 2022

Why I Think the Future of Food Will Be Led by Women

Last year, less than three percent of all venture capital was invested in women founders — and less than a single percentage...

What Will the Future of Plant-Based Meat Look Like?
May 30, 2022

What Will the Future of Plant-Based Meat Look Like?

In late 2021, Impossible Foods announced a record-breaking $500 million investment round to fuel the future of plant-based protein...

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