The growing demand for clean label products cleared the path for this natural food and beverage preservative.
Read MoreChinova Bioworks has announced an exclusive partnership with Hawkins Watts to distribute Chinova’s Chiber Mushroom Fiber Extract in the food and beverage markets of Australia and New Zealand.
Read MoreBy offering a clean-label, eco-friendly alternative to artificial preservatives, Chinova Bioworks says its mushroom fibre ingredient “disrupts the preservation category”.
Read MoreChinova Bioworks, a Canadian food technology company, is benefiting from its clean-label shelf-life extender, Chiber™, being added as the first mushroom fiber to be included in Whole Foods Market approved ingredient list.
Read More“The process is similar to how most plant fibers are naturally extracted,” said Natasha Dhayagude, chief executive officer. “It involves drying the mushrooms, grinding them and then using heat and water to purify the fiber from the stems. The minimal and eco-friendly processing helps deliver a natural mushroom fiber that improves the finished product’s quality, freshness and shelf life.”
Read MoreWhen recent science graduates David Brown and Natasha Jean met in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the two became friends with a shared love of fitness and healthy eating. As chemists, they were aware of how bad for our bodies the preservatives in supermarket foods can be. Calcium propionate, for instance, prevents bread from going moudly by killing bacteria and yeast. But it has also been linked to an elevated risk of diabetes and obesity.
Read MoreDuring her recent visit to New Brunswick, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with local entrepreneurs, producers, government representatives, and industry experts in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Minister took part in roundtable discussions and tours highlighting the diversity of New Brunswick's agri-food production and its contribution to the region's sustainable development.
Read MoreFREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA — Chinova Bioworks is aiding beverage manufacturers with the development of MycoKleer, a fining agent derived from the upcycled stems of white button mushrooms.
Read MoreCanadian food technology company Chinova Bioworks has introduced MycoKleer, a new all-natural vegan fining agent for beverages.
Read MoreChinova Bioworks has introduced the new MycoKleer™, a sustainably produced vegan fining agent for the manufacturing of beverages. MycoKleer can save manufacturers time, energy, and money by improving their efficiencies during the clarification process of drinks.
Read MoreChinova Bioworks, a food technology company based in Canada, unveils MycoKleer™, an innovative vegan clarifying and fining agent designed for beverage production.
Read MoreChinova Bioworks, a Canadian startup producing natural preservatives and fining agents from upcycled mushroom stalks, is expanding its capacity four-fold this year to fuel international expansion and meet demand in fast-growing markets such as non-alcoholic beer.
Read MoreA buzzword among food formulators today is upcycling. It’s a concept gaining traction among a growing number of consumers and food manufacturers interested in reducing food waste through a circular economy.
Read MoreFrom passion to purpose, Natasha Dhayagude has fearlessly led her food technology company, Chinova Bioworks, toward real-world solutions. With a dedication to natural preservatives and the right support system at her side, she's been able to break the traditional moulds of success in the food industry, while building an inclusive team that champions diversity.
Read MoreThe Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, has announced the six finalists of the Novel Technologies Streams for the Food Waste Reduction Challenge. The list includes Chinova Bioworks, which makes a clean-label shelf-life extender from mushrooms. Minister Bibeau met virtually with the finalists and learned more about their promising solutions to reduce food waste.
Read MoreYesterday, Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the six finalists for the Food Waste Reduction Challenge for the Novel Technologies Stream which features two grand prizes of up to $1 million.
Read MoreDhayagude, the CEO and co-founder of Chinova Bioworks, won the Innovation Award from Women of Influence, which is part of the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. The award recognizes her substantial contributions to the local, Canadian, and global economies.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce the seven winners of the 30th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. These award winners join the five recipients of the up-and-coming entrepreneur Ones to Watch award category, which was announced in September of this year.
Read MorePotential Motors, and Chinova Bioworks were among the winners at the first InnovateNB awards ceremony highlighting startups, and people in nonprofits, government, and other organizations in New Brunswick.
InnovateNB handed out honours in nine different categories in Saint John in late November.
Read MoreNearly a third of the food grown on farms is wasted, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. Chinova Bioworks is developing a natural preservative made from the antimicrobial polymer chitosan to address that problem.
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