The Future of Protein Production

05/07/2023

After quietly working on its technology for four years, Omeat announced today its entry into the cultivated meat market, revealing a pioneering approach that reduces input costs and can be scaled to sustainably meet the global demand for beef and other types of animal protein. The process uses regenerative factors extracted humanely from healthy, living cows to derive growth media, the number one cost driver of cultivated meat. Remarkably, the media can be used to cost-effectively grow any kind of meat, such as beef, pork, chicken, or fish.

LA company's approach can produce more meat per cow than conventional animal farming

05/07/2023

BioCraft Pet Nutrition, a biotech company is developing cultured meat for the pet-food market, announced today it has derived and characterized a chicken cell line for both cat and dog food, adding another meat ingredient to its portfolio that already includes cultured mouse meat.

'Meat slurry' raw material is significantly less likely to carry any pathogens

05/07/2023

A team led by the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in the UK, which is looking to understand how cultured meat could impact UK agriculture, is appealing to farmers who might be able to help build a clearer picture of the risks and opportunities of the technology.

Cultured meat, also known as cultivated or cell-based meat, is a type of meat substitute which has attracted interest from investors because of its potential to have the same taste and texture as conventional meat, and thereby appeal to committed carnivores.

The UKRI funded team of farmers, researchers, and start-ups has identified the types of farm which are most likely to be affected and are now looking for farmers who might be interested in playing a funded part in help identify the winners and losers.

Cultured meat presents "opportunities that many farmers might not be aware of"

05/07/2023

BLUU Seafood, a European food biotech producing cultivated fish, is continuing its growth path and has successfully closed its Series A. By raising €16 million, the German start-up has secured the capital to further advance the work on its technology and the market launch of first products.

BLUU Seafood has initiated the approval process with the FDA – Europe to follow next...

05/07/2023

The science-based food ingredient company focused on producing animal proteins in plants through molecular farming technology, Moolec Science, has announced a milestone achievement in its Meat Replacements Program for the Soybean platform, as its new 'Piggy Sooy' produced a significantly high amount of pork protein.

New soybean platform can produce significantly high amounts of pork proteins

05/07/2023

Standing Ovation, a key player in the food transition, specialized in the production of non-animal caseins by precision fermentation, has joined the Precision Fermentation Alliance (PFA) and the Food Fermentation Europe (FFE), two trade organizations representing precision fermentation players in the food industry in the USA, Europe and Israel.

The two trade organizations fly the flag for the precision fermentation industry

05/07/2023

As it continues unprecedented company growth to meet the demand for more flavorful plant-based foods, Wicked Kitchen, a 100% plant-based, flavor-forward global food brand, has announced that 10-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Chris Paul has joined the Wicked team as an investor.

The NBA point guard and two-time Olympic Gold medalist transitioned to a plant-based diet in 2019

05/07/2023

Sophie's BioNutrients, a B2B food-tech company, has collaborated with the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) to produce its first chlorella-based ice cream. Made with Sophie's dairy-free chlorella protein concentrate, the new vegan ice cream boasts a complete nutritional panel, with more B12 and iron than most dairy and plant-based alternatives.

Sophie's chlorella protein is a neutral-hued microalgae flour naturally cultivated from chlorella vulgaris. The company states the chlorella vulgaris strains it uses are US GRAS and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) approved as food ingredients.

Microalgae a sustainable ingredient with a lot of potential in multiple food applications

05/07/2023

Czech startup, Mewery, has introduced the first-ever burger with cell-cultivated pork – and plans to enter the US market. Uniquely, Mewery’s product combines porcine cells with microalgae cells.

“Our burger tastes delicious, and easily surpasses the taste of traditional plant-based burgers,” said Roman Lauš, Founder (who is also one of +65 speakers at this October's Future of Protein Production LIVE! conference and exhibition).

The Czech startup developed its own cultivation medium based on microalgae

05/07/2023

In getting to know all +65 speakers taking part in The Future of Protein Production LIVE!, we are exposing the future trends and solutions that will take alternative proteins from pilot to plate. Here we catch up with Shou Wong, Chief Innovation Officer of TurtleTree, who discusses his accidental foray into food-tech, the hurdles faced by alternative proteins, the genesis of TurtleTree’s groundbreaking product, and his unwavering optimism for a sustainable and ethical future

Here we catch up with Shou Wong, Chief Innovation Officer of TurtleTree

05/07/2023

One of the most abundant plant proteins on earth, rubisco, may be coming to a plate near you soon.

But the enzyme that plays an important role in photosynthesis will look less plant-like and more like a steak or egg and may even be an ingredient in cookies and cakes.

With the rubisco hype heating up, Northeastern Global News spoke with Northeastern University food policy safety expert Darin Detwiler on the promise and potential pitfalls of consuming the plant-based protein.

Production of plant-based meats already on the market has 49% fewer emissions than traditional meats

05/07/2023

The iconic hot dog has been a part of the IKEA shopping experience for more than 40 years. Now, IKEA has developed the hot dog in a modern way. With great taste and texture, the plant-based hot dog is the latest, innovative addition to the family of plant-based products at IKEA.

“IKEA is driven by a vision to create a better everyday life for the many people," said Helene von Reis, Food Manager at IKEA of Sweden. "Through the food business, we can contribute to this by offering a tasty, healthier, and more sustainable food option."

Swedish giant wants to inspire even more customers to choose plant-based options

05/07/2023

Joyful Ventures, a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital fund focused on investing in climate solutions through sustainable protein and food technology, has raised US$23 million of its US$25 million fund.

New venture capital fund spearheaded by Vegan Women Summit's Jennifer Stojkovic

05/07/2023

UPSIDE Foods, the cultivated meat, poultry and seafood company, has announced that its cultivated chicken – grown directly from real animal cells – has launched at the renowned Michelin-starred Bar Crenn in San Francisco, California. The historic event, held on Saturday 1 July, was the first-ever consumer sale of cultivated meat in the USA, representing a historic milestone for the food system.

Chef Crenn: "UPSIDE Chicken is the first meat that I feel good about serving"

05/07/2023

Today it is being announced that cultivated meat and seafood can soon be taste-tested under limited conditions in The Netherlands. The Dutch government, in collaboration with cultivated meat producers Meatable and Mosa Meat Meat and sector representative HollandBIO, successfully created a ‘code of practice’ that would make tastings possible in controlled environments.

"Proof point that the Netherlands is a global leader in agriculture and food innovation"

20/03/2023

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