Plantopia Raises $9M to Produce Dairy Proteins Without Cows
Israeli food-tech startup Plantopia has raised US$9 million in a funding round led by global dairy producer Schreiber Foods and food investment firm Siddhi Capital, marking a major step toward commercial production of animal-free dairy proteins. The funding will support the launch of the company’s manufacturing facility at Kibbutz Sdot Yam, scheduled to begin operations…
Doodhvale Farms Builds Profitable D2C Dairy Model
Doodhvale Farms is emerging as one of India’s few profitable direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy brands by building a fully integrated farm-to-doorstep supply chain focused on trust, quality and operational efficiency. Founded in 2019 by Sudhir Jain, Aman Jain, Ishu Jain and Sanjay Jain under Sanjeevani Dairy Farms Private Limited, the company controls every stage of production—from…
Doodhvale Farms Raises $1M for Growth
Delhi-based D2C dairy and daily essentials brand Doodhvale Farms has secured an additional USD 1 million in funding from its existing lead investor, Atomic Capital Fund I, strengthening its growth plans. The fresh capital will be used to expand into new markets, deepen penetration in existing channels, accelerate product innovation, and invest in artificial intelligence-driven…
Israelis Consume More Dairy and Dairy Alternatives
Israel’s dairy market is witnessing simultaneous growth in both traditional dairy consumption and dairy alternatives, reflecting rapidly evolving consumer preferences driven by health awareness, convenience and food-tech innovation. New market figures show Israelis are increasing consumption of cheese, yoghurt, protein-rich dairy products and plant-based alternatives at the same time, creating one of the region’s most…
Membrane Tech Unlocks Lactose Value in Dairy
Membrane filtration systems are emerging as a powerful solution for dairy processors to remove lactose while retaining high-value nutrients, enabling both product innovation and improved profitability. The technology uses semi-permeable membranes to selectively separate milk components, allowing lactose to be reduced or removed without compromising essential proteins, minerals, and overall nutritional quality. (PatSnap Eureka) Unlike…