MeliBio Secures Strategic Investment to Transform the Honey Industry
US-based bee-free honey producer MeliBio has received a strategic investment from Future Food Fund, a venture capital arm of Japanese food distributor Oisix. The funding will be used to fuel MeliBio’s mission of transforming the honey industry. MeliBio’s bee-free honey is made using plant science and precision fermentation. By producing honey without invasive honey bees, the product helps to protect wild bee populations, which are vital for preserving biodiversity and natural habitats. The plant-based honey could also help to improve supply chain resilience. The investment comes as MeliBio’s flagship product, Mellody, sees rapid growth across the US. The brand has recently entered food service partnerships with Palmetto Superfoods and Joyride Pizza in California, along with Moto Pizza in Seattle. Additionally, MeliBio has expanded its distribution …