Mosa Meat Opens Crowdfunding Campaign to Accelerate Cultivated Beef Launch
Dutch cultivated meat producer Mosa Meat has announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign, allowing individual investors to support the company’s mission to introduce its cultivated beef products to consumers. The campaign provides early supporters the opportunity to invest alongside prominent backers, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sergey Brin, Merck Ventures, and Chris Sacca’s Lowercarbon Capital. According to Mosa Meat, the funds raised through crowdfunding will be used to accelerate research and …
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS: “We’re Making Cultivated Meat Cost-Effective and Scalable, Bringing It Closer to Supermarket Shelves”
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS is playing a pivotal role in advancing cultivated meat and seafood production through innovative biotech solutions. Leading this effort is Iris Maria Dahlem, Innovation Manager and head of the Cultivated Meat project, which focuses on developing key components for the industry. With a background in nutritional science and extensive experience in the food sector, Dahlem has been working for the past two years on solutions to address challenges …
Pluri Secures $6.5 Million Investment and Acquires Majority Stake in Cell-Based Cacao Producer Kokomodo
Biotechnology firm Pluri Inc., a company specializing in cell-based technology, has announced a $6.5 million private investment led by global investor Alejandro Weinstein. As part of the transaction, Weinstein will join Pluri’s Board of Directors. Concurrently, the company is acquiring a 71% stake in Israeli AgTech firm Kokomodo Ltd., which focuses on cultivated cacao production, for $4.5 million in common shares. The proceeds from the investment will be used to …
New Culture Submits Animal-Free Mozzarella Product Label to California Department of Food and Agriculture
Animal-free dairy producer New Culture has submitted the product label and registration for its mozzarella to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). It is believed to be the first time a label for a product made with animal-free casein has been submitted to the department for review. Produced using precision fermentation, New Culture’s casein enables animal-free cheeses to melt, stretch, bubble, and brown. Traditional cheesemaking techniques are used …
Mosa Meat Requests First EU Market Authorisation for Cultivated Fat
Netherlands-based cultivated beef producer Mosa Meat has submitted its first request for Novel Foods market approval in the EU, seeking authorisation for its cultivated fat ingredient. The fat is designed to be blended with plant-based ingredients to create beef-style products such as hamburgers, meatballs, and bolognese. Following the regulatory submission, the cultivated fat will be evaluated by The European Commission (EC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The submission …
Four UK Alternative Protein Centres to Work Together After Signing Memorandum of Understanding
Four UK-based alternative protein centres — the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein (BCSP), the Microbial Food Hub, the Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub (CARMA), and the National Alternative Protein Centre (NAPIC) — have announced their intention to collaborate after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Together, the centres will work to drive innovation in sustainable, nutritious, and accessible alternative proteins. The MoU will combine expertise in cellular agriculture, microbial protein innovation, …
Nexture Bio Acquires Plant-Based Edible Scaffold Producer Matrix Food Technologies
Nexture Bio, a producer of animal-component-free microcarriers, scaffolds, and cell-attachment factors for use as food ingredients, has acquired Matrix Food Technologies (Matrix F.T.). Matrix F.T. designs and manufactures plant-based, edible nanofiber scaffolds and microbeads for use in cultivated protein. Following the acquisition, the company’s patents, trade secrets, and data will be combined with Nexture Bio’s proprietary technology and industry expertise, enhancing the latter’s capabilities. With its expanded portfolio of high-performing …
V-Label Introduces C-Label, a New Certification for Cultivated Food Products
V-Label, the organization behind one of the world’s best-known vegan and vegetarian trademarks, has announced the launch of a new certification for cultivated food products. Called C-Label, it is said to be the first independent authority to certify cultivated food producers around the globe. To qualify, products must meet several conditions: Animal-free cell growth media must be used. Any interventions or procedures requiring animals must be demonstrably necessary, painless, and …
UMAMI Bioworks Develops Cultivated Caviar to “Reshape the Definition of Luxury”
UMAMI Bioworks, a bioplatform provider for cellular agriculture, has announced the development of a new cultivated caviar product. The caviar combines UMAMI’s proprietary cultivated technology with a selection of plant-based ingredients to replicate the rich taste and texture of conventional caviar. It contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential micronutrients. The development comes as the caviar industry increasingly faces challenges, with 90% of global sturgeon populations reportedly …
Hochland Group Partners with Those Vegan Cowboys to Develop Animal-Free Cheese Using Microbial Casein
German cheese producer Hochland Group has entered a joint development agreement with Belgian-Dutch company Those Vegan Cowboys to explore the production of animal-free cheese using microbial casein. The collaboration will focus on scaling up the cow-free milk protein for use in semi-hard and hard cheese varieties. Microbial casein, developed through precision fermentation, replicates the functional properties of traditional animal-derived casein, such as melting and stretching, while offering environmental benefits. In …