Four alt-protein-focused companies are recognized for innovations, awarded funds to accelerate tech.
Several early-stage alt-meat companies were recognized with a 2024 EIT Food Accelerator Network Tech Validation Awards during EIT Food's Next Bite event last week in Rome.
Winners include Esencia Foods, which received €50,000 (US$54,000) for its whole-cut, mycelium-based seafood alternatives; Quest Meat, which was awarded €30,000 (US$32,000) to develop…