The approved product, cultivated Japanese quail, is developed by Sydney-based startup Vow under its premium brand Forged In a landmark decision set to redefine the future of food, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has granted its first-ever approval for a cultivated meat product, marking a historic moment for the[Read More…]
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Meala partners with dsm-firmenich to commercialise texturising protein for meat alternatives
The product is now available in Europe via dsm-firmenich as VertisTM PB Pea Plant-based innovator Meala FoodTech Ltd. partners with dsm-firmenich to launch VertisTM PB Pea, a groundbreaking texturising pea protein. This single, multifunctional ingredient is designed to replace modified binders, such as hydrocolloids, helping to clean up labels in[Read More…]
Why Push for Cruelty-Free Meats?
A little over ten years ago, the idea of growing real meat without raising or slaughtering animals sounded like science fiction. Fast forward to today, and cultivated meat is no longer just a bold concept; it’s a fast-moving, headline-grabbing innovation that’s reshaping how we think about the future of food. [Read More…]
Roslin scientists develop pig fat stem cells for cultivated meat industry
The pioneering development, recently published in NPJ Science of Food, promises to address one of the sector’s most persistent challenges—creating realistic and sustainable animal fat at scale In a major breakthrough for the cultivated meat industry, scientists at The Roslin Institute have developed a new line of pig stem cells[Read More…]
BlueNalu expands partnership with Nomad Foods
This news follows BlueNalu’s recent acceptance into the UK Food Standards Agency’s novel foods regulatory sandbox and growing indicators of consumer interest in the region BlueNalu, a global leader in cell-cultivated seafood, announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Nomad Foods, Europe’s leading frozen food company, to support the[Read More…]
Revolutionising seafood, how Forsea’s innovation is shaping future of cultured eel
Roee Nir, CEO and Co-Founder of Forsea Forsea, a pioneering company in the cultivated seafood industry, is making significant strides with its innovative approach to developing cultured eel as its flagship product. By utilising proprietary organoid technology, Forsea aims to tackle the declining eel population while providing a sustainable and[Read More…]
Ever After Foods and Bühler partnership scaling cultivated meat
Eyal Rosenthal, CEO of Ever After Foods In recent years, the cultivated meat industry has made significant progress in revolutionising protein production. A crucial development in this evolution is the collaboration between Ever After Foods and Bühler, which focuses on addressing the major challenges of scaling cultivated meat production. By[Read More…]
Aloe vera new secret ingredient in cultured meat
This breakthrough provides a sustainable solution by using Aloe vera, a widely available agricultural byproduct, as a biocompatible scaffold A new study published in npj Science of Food presents a significant advancement in cultured meat production by utilising Aloe vera as a natural, scalable, and cost-effective scaffold. This research is[Read More…]
UK launches two-year programme to regulate cell-cultivated food products
Through this initiative, the FSA aims to complete the full safety assessment of two CCPs within the next two years A two-year programme aimed at gathering rigorous scientific evidence on cell-cultivated products (CCPs) has been launched, with a team of scientists and regulatory experts collaborating with academic bodies, industry, and[Read More…]
Japanese consumers support cultured eel: Forsea poll
Consumers expect cultured eel options will create a new secure, sustainable and affordable supply channel for eels A recent survey conducted by cultured seafood innovator Forsea, Ltd. reveals an openness among Japanese consumers toward eel alternatives, including cultured versions. Consumers expect cultured eel options will create a new secure, sustainable and[Read More…]