EXBERRY colors in bao buns filled with plant-based meat

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Investments & Finance

GNT Launches New Investment Arm to Fast-Track Innovations in Plant-Based Colors

Dutch plant-based ingredients company GNT has officially launched GNT Ventures, an independent investment firm, to promote innovation and sustainability in plant-based colors. GNT Ventures will invest in startups developing new and improved plant-based coloring solutions in four key areas: raw materials and fermentation, processing, food ingredients, and upcycling. The VC aims to partner with startups worldwide by providing financial support as a sole investor or co-lead in pre-seed to series A funding. The maximum investment size will be €1 million. The news follows a recent collaboration with Plume Biotechnology, a UK-based startup specializing in fermentation science and bioprocessing for natural colors, to expand its EXBERRY brand portfolio. Finn Rieken, managing director of GNT Ventures, shared, “We’re looking to build mutually beneficial relationships with startups that dare to …

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EXBERRY colors in bagel spreads

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Company News

GNT Partners with Plume Biotechnology to Create “Exciting” Fermented Colors for F&B

Fermented colors to arise from a partnership between Dutch plant-based ingredients company GNT Group, known for its EXBERRY plant-based color solutions, and Plume Biotechnology, a UK-based startup specializing in fermentation science and bioprocessing for natural colors. GNT has been creating colors from fruit, vegetables, and plants since 1978, offering a complete spectrum of stable and vibrant non-GMO colors for food and beverages, including realistic solutions for plant-based meat. Sheffield’s Plume Biotechnology upcycles agricultural waste to produce high-quality natural food colors and nutritious plant-based proteins. Thomas Burns, the startup’s CEO, comments: “The rapid evolution of fermentation-based technologies is providing unprecedented opportunities within the realms of natural colors. “In GNT, we have found the perfect strategic partner with a shared commitment to delivering excellent products whilst keeping …

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