Vegan BioTech Report – Edition 26 Jul 2025

This week saw significant advancements in both vegan food and materials sectors. Air Protein's FDA approval marks a major milestone for alternative proteins, while continued investment in companies like Perfect Day highlights the growing interest in sustainable, bio-engineered materials.

Top Stories This Week

• Air Protein (Impact: 10) – 20 Jun 2025 – The FDA has approved Air Protein's gas fermentation protein, marking a significant step forward for sustainable food production.
• Modern Meadow (Impact: 9) – 10 Jun 2025 – Modern Meadow's launch of a highly durable and eco-friendly biofabricated leather positions them as a leader in sustainable materials innovation.
• Perfect Day (Impact: 8) – 28 Apr 2025 – Perfect Day's Series C funding round, totaling $100 million, will significantly expand their production capacity for precision-fermentation dairy products.
• BioMASON (Impact: 8) – 15 Jul 2025 – Securing new funding, BioMASON is poised to accelerate the development and adoption of its innovative, bio-based construction materials.
• MycoWorks (Impact: 7) – 15 May 2025 – MycoWorks' partnership with Adidas showcases the growing demand for sustainable, mycelium-based materials in the fashion industry, with their new shoe using this innovative leather.
• Clara Foods (Impact: 7) – 05 Jul 2025 – Clara Foods is expanding its production of precision-fermentation egg whites, increasing the availability of this plant-based alternative.

This week's news underscores the rapid growth and increasing maturity of the vegan biotech sector. We can expect to see further breakthroughs in alternative proteins and sustainable materials, driving broader adoption and impacting various industries in the coming months.