A filamentous fungus isolated from sugarcane waste can simultaneously clean up toxic filter mud and generate usable bioelectricity, offering a practical solution for small-scale jaggery producers with little waste infrastructure.

A single yeast-derived ingredient could replace multiple food additives, offering cleaner labels and simpler formulations for mainstream food and drink products. Swiss startup Cosaic has raised $6M in a seed extension round, backed by DSM-Firmenich Ventures, bringing its total funding to $12.5M. With regulatory approvals underway in the US and Europe, Cosaic is positioning its flagship ingredient, Cosaic Neo, for commercial launch.

Chitosan extracted from oyster mushroom stems could replace bentonite, a standard but wasteful clay-based fining agent, in white wine production.

ÄIO's RedOil, produced from upcycled organic waste streams via fermentation, has entered the consumer market through a commercial skincare serum in partnership with Estonian brand tilk!

Swiss fermentation company Planetary has raised $28 million to commercialise a licensing model that turns sugar processing byproducts into proteins, fibres, and enzymes.