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The latest in cellular agriculture
Read recent news to learn about the field of cellular agriculture, and how these changes are shaping the future of meat production.


Eclipse Ingredients Secured Funding of $7M to Revolutionize Human Lactoferrin Production with Precision Fermentation
Australian startup Eclipse Ingredients has secured AUD 7 million (about USD 5 million) to revolutionize the production of lactoferrin using precision fermentation. Led by AgFunder and supported by the Australian Government, this funding marks a major step in making one of nature’s most potent functional proteins widely accessible through a more sustainable and efficient biotech solution.
Aug 5


Breakthrough in Cultivated Meat: Korean Team Develops Self-Healing Polymer Scaffold for Marbled Meat Texture
South Korean researchers have developed a self-healing polymer scaffold that enhances the realism and commercial potential of cultivated beef by replicating traditional marbling patterns.Â
Jun 25


Wildtype Cultivated Salmon Now Served at Kann by Chef Gourdet
Wildtype, a company pioneering sustainable seafood through cellular agriculture, has partnered with acclaimed chef Gregory Gourdet to introduce its cultivated salmon on Kann's menu.
Jun 9


Lab-Grown Meat Faces State Bans and Labeling Laws as U.S. Market Emerges
The production and sale of alternative proteins prompt a mix of legislative reactions. In the Midwest, some states, including Iowa, introduced new labeling laws and procurement restrictions.
Jun 4


Cultivated Meat Nears Retail: Vow, Mission Barns, and the Race for Market Readiness
​The cultivated meat industry is making significant strides toward retail availability, driven by advancements in production and regulatory approvals.
Apr 29


Cultivated Meat in India Gets a Push with New Public-Private Collaboration
India's cultivated meat company, ClearMeat, has partnered with the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) to advance the country's cultivated meat sector.
Apr 3


Food Standards Agency Launches Groundbreaking Regulatory Program for Cell-Cultivated Products
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a pioneering two-year regulatory program to evaluate cell-cultivated products (CCPs).
Mar 31


Pow.Bio Opens AI-Enabled Fermentation Facility to Transform Biomanufacturing
Pow.Bio, a leader in biomanufacturing, has launched a 25,000-square-foot facility in Alameda, California, designed to advance fermentation
Mar 24


Cultivated Leather: Meatable and Pelagen Partner to Make Biofabricated Natural Materials
Meatable, a leader in cultivated meat technology, has announced a new collaboration with Pelagen, a company pioneering sustainable
Feb 18


Bon Vivant Achieves GRAS Status for Animal-Free Whey Protein
Bon Vivant , a food technology company specializing in precision fermentation , has announced that its recombinant Beta-Lactoglobulin...
Feb 6


A Breakdown of Precision and Biomass Fermentation in Cow-Free Dairy and Fermentation-Enabled Protein Production.
As demand for dairy-free and animal-free products continues to rise, innovations in food technology offer new ways to meet consumer demands
Jan 30


The Future of Aqua Cultured Foods
Chicago-based startup Aqua Cultured Foods has partnered with Boston's synthetic biology firm Ginkgo Bioworks to improve the production of...
Mar 30, 2024


US Cultivated Meat Pioneer Secures $7M to Accelerate Production
Chicago biotech startup Clever Carnivore has successfully raised a $7 million seed round of funding. The company is relocating to a...
Jan 2, 2024


Australia Finds Vow's Rare Cultivated Quail "Safe to Eat"
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has concluded that Vow's cultivated quail product  is safe to eat. "This is an exciting...
Dec 19, 2023


French Cultivated Meat Start-up "Vital Meat" Enters Singapore Market
Vital Meat, a French, cultivated meat company, has submitted a novel food pre-market regulatory dossier to the Singapore Food Agency...
Dec 19, 2023


Magic Valley and Co-Labs Join Forces to Advance Cultivated Meat
Magic Valley, an Australian-based cultivated meat startup, is expanding its production to an advanced pilot facility in cooperation with...
Nov 15, 2023


CULT Partners with Korean and Singaporean Startups to Develop Cultivated Cat Food
CULT Food Science, a pioneer in the investment, development, and commercialization of cellular agriculture technologies and products, has...
Aug 28, 2023


World’s First Cultivated Meat Butchery Planned in Canada
The Better Butchers has announced plans to establish the world’s first cultivated meat butchery in Canada, where a recent report found...
Aug 24, 2023


Higher Steaks Raises $30M and Rebrands as Uncommon
UK-based Higher Steaks has changed its name to Uncommon. The rebranded company raised $30 million in a Series A round of funding led by...
Jun 13, 2023


World's First Microalgae-Cultivated Meat Announced
Czech cultivated meat startup Mewery has announced the world’s first cultivated meat using microalgae. The prototype is made up of 75%...
Feb 6, 2023
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