IFT First 2026 showed fungi delivering protein, fibre and clean-label functionality as an ingredient platform

Rhiza is produced by fermenting the fungal strain Neurospora crassa and contains all essential amino acids, a protein digestibility score approaching that of casein and eggs, plus longevity-associated compounds ergothioneine and spermidine.

QuornPro, the foodservice arm of mycoprotein giant Quorn, has partnered with British butchery William White Meats to launch UltiMeat, a blended beef and mycoprotein range for UK restaurants, caterers, and retailers. UltiMeat combines conventional beef with Quorn's mycoprotein, a fungal protein derived from Fusarium venenatum, to produce burgers, mince, and meatballs that the companies say cook like 100% beef while delivering a 40% smaller carbon footprint. The launch represen

Dutch food tech company The Protein Brewery has closed an €18M Series B extension, bringing its total funding to over €70M, days after securing the first EU novel food

Revo Foods Brings 3D-Printed Mycoprotein Chicken to European Shelves