As bans on synthetic dyes expand and major brands shift ingredient policies, Chromologics is emerging as a key contender in the growing natural colour market alongside other fermentation-driven competitors.

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Finnish biotechnology firm Kääpä Biotech  has closed a €9 million strategic investment led by PeakBridge and Zintinus to expand production capacity and strengthen its position in the global nutraceutical market The funding will enable vertical integration expansion and scale operations to meet surging international demand from over 180 companies across 20+ markets This marks PeakBridge's second investment in Kääpä following a €90

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Copenhagen-based Matr Foods has raised €40M in total funding t(he largest amount secured by a Danish food tech startup) to build a commercial factory capable of producing 4,000 tonnes of mycelium protein annually by 2027. The company's clean-label products, made through solid-state fermentation of upcycled vegetables and legumes with fungi, have sold out every month in 2024 and 2025, bucking the downturn seen in plant-based meat

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Nutropy secured €7M ($8.1M) in oversubscribed funding led by Big Pi Ventures and Zero Carbon Capital to scale production of precision-fermented  casein proteins The company programmes microorganisms to produce casein identical to cow's milk proteins, targeting commercial launch of "cheeseable milk" powder in 2027 Global milk shortages projected to reach 30 million tonnes by 2030  as farmer numbers decline, creating market opportu

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. California-based   Michroma  has partnered with South Korean food giant   CJ CheilJedang  to commercialise precision fermentation-derived natural red dye across global markets The collaboration addresses growing demand in a $4.8 billion natural colourant market, driven by regulatory bans on synthetic dyes and consumer preferences, with 68% of Americans supporting artificial colourant removal Michroma's fungal fermentation technol