Formo said it received a no-questions letter from the US Food and Drug Administration for its animal-free casein made through precision fermentation. The Berlin-based company said the ingredient is intended for dairy alternatives and that it plans to scale production with partners in Europe.
Why it matters: A precision fermentation company clearing a US regulatory step for animal-free casein, with European scale-up next.
Beyond Meat launched the Phytosphere portfolio on September 9, 2026, grouping plant protein powders.
Why it matters: Beyond Meat is expanding from a single plant-based meat line to a plant nutrition portfolio spanning protein powders, snacks, beverages and main dishes, reflecting alternative protein companies' attempts to shift toward nutrition platforms.
Ambrosia Collective has introduced a Planta-branded ready-to-mix protein powder made with Solar Foods' Solein for test marketing in the United States。
Why it matters: Solein's first US consumer product shows how fast a novel protein can move from ingredient to shelf.
Solar Foods said the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent covering the production process of Solein。
Why it matters: US patent adds exclusivity in Solar Foods' key market as it scales Solein toward Factory 02.
