A Newport-based FoodTech transforming wasted broccoli crops into sustainable, hypoallergenic protein ingredients has secured £3.5 million in new funding to accelerate its growth.

Upcycled Plant Power (UPP) has raised the funding from a £1.5m follow-on investment from Elbow Beach, £500,000 in government grants, and the conversion of £1.5m in existing loans to equity.

The funding will help the company scale production of its Harvesta robotic harvesting system and bring its Prota protein and Fiba fibre ingredients to market.