Amyris, which genetically modifies yeast to create specific molecules, is a window into the fast-growing world of precision ...

Rather than yeast or microalgae, the company is working with oleaginous bacteria—which it claims are more productive.

The revival of sourdough took off during the pandemic, but it's more than a fad. Home bread bakers hoping to liven up their ...

Most dough needs a warm, humid environment to allow the yeast to ferment quickly, and these simple covering solutions should ...

Red wine, with its deep colour and rich flavours, has been captivating the palates of people around the world for centuries. Beyond its taste, the chemistry of red wine is a fascinating combination of ...

The industry has lost billions of dollars, largely because smoke makes the drink taste like licking an ashtray. Now a team of ...

Fermentation and spoilage both involve microbes, but their outcomes are completely different. Fermentation is a controlled, beneficial process that makes food s ...

From the best way to hold your glass while pouring, to choosing the right glass shape and when to drink it – this is how ...

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN — Melt&Marble has raised €7.3 million ($8 million) in Series A funding. The round was led by Industrifonden with participation from the European Commission’s European Innovation ...

Champagne is the star of New Year’s Eve and most celebrations — popped open for toasts and then hastily paired with ...

When we think about climate change, our minds often turn to melting glaciers, extreme weather, or endangered species. Yet, some of its most profound impacts are quietly unfolding in places we rarely ...