Leeds food technology firm MicroLub to double workforce after £7.5m investment
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Leeds food technology firm MicroLub to double workforce after £7.5m investment

21 Sep 2026 · Originally published 21 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: MicroLub: Leeds firm letting consumers ’have their cake and eat it’
Founded by Professor Anwesha Sarkar at the University of Leeds, MicroLub has secured £7.5m to scale its ingredient technology that reduces fat and calories in food without altering texture. The funding will support a recruitment drive to double the company's headcount and facilitate expansion into US and Asian markets, helping manufacturers meet the growing demand for healthier food options.
Source: Yorkshire Post West Yorkshire
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