Quorn Foods recorded a 2.2% rise in revenue in the first half of 2026, its first meaningful growth after several consecutive years of decline.

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.

MycoTechnology has achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for Zukora, its fermentation-derived sweet protein, clearing the way for commercial sales in the United States.

Swiss startup Yeastup has opened an industrial facility processing 4,000 litres of spent brewer's yeast hourly, converting beer waste into functional proteins and fibres

China's National Health Commission has granted the country's first regulatory approval for mycoprotein, establishing detailed national specifications that provide clarity for future applications