Simple Planet Moves Closer to Halal Certification with New Serum-Free Technology
Seoul-based startup Simple Planet announced the will pursue Halal certification for its cell-based food products, as part of its strategy to tap into the global Halal market. This initiative comes on the heels of a recent collaboration with the Halal Science Center (HSC) at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last month. The partnership hopes to facilitate the certification process for cell-based products and …
Simple Planet Plans to Achieve Halal Certification After Signing MoU With Halal Science Center Chulalongkorn University
South Korean biotech startup Simple Planet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Halal Science Center at Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University. Through the partnership, Simple Planet and the Center will conduct joint halal science and technology research. They will also share laboratory and human resources, organizing joint academic activities such as conferences and seminars in halal science and technology. The collaboration signifies Simple Planet’s commitment to establishing halal Good …
Simple Planet Unveils Serum-Free Cell Culture Medium, Slashing Costs by 99.8%
South Korea-based alternative protein company Simple Planet has announced the development of a patented, serum-free cell culture medium designed for use in cell-based food production, biopharmaceuticals, and regenerative medicine. The medium, created through probiotics recycling, is expected to launch globally in 2025. According to the company, the formulation could reduce production costs by over 99.8% compared to conventional media. By replacing fetal bovine serum (FBS) with probiotics-derived metabolites, the medium …
Simple Planet: “It is a Way to Maintain Biodiversity Through Cell Culture and Reduce the Burden on the Earth”
South Korea’s leading cultivated meat company, Simple Planet, says it thrives on “leading the cell-based foods industry by reshaping food production platforms for the next generations”. Founded in 2022, the company has developed specialized cell lines from beef, pork, seafood, and chicken, and focuses on induced pluripotent stem cells “as an unlimited cell source for cell-based foods”. Simple Planet’s products include a high protein cultivated meat powder, animal fat paste, …
Bio Future Food Industry Association Launches in South Korea to Boost the Cultivated Meat Sector
The Bio Future Food Industry Association has launched in South Korea to support and develop the country’s cultivated meat sector. Established under the Korean biotechnology Industry, the new association boasts participation from 32 members, including the cell ag companies Simple Planet, SeaWith, CellQua, and TissenBioFarm and established food giants like Daesang and CJ CheilJedang. The Association plans to serve as a communication channel with relevant government agencies, hold regular seminars, build …
Simple Planet to Develop Cell Ag Technologies Under South Korea’s National Project for Food Tech
Cultivated meat ingredients developer Simple Planet announces that it has been selected to participate in an ₩11 billion national project launched by South Korea’s government to expand the food tech industry. The national project involves various individual projects led by different governmental institutions, including the Korea Institute of Planning and Evaluation for Technology in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (IPET), the Korea Agriculture Technology Promotion Agency (KOAT), and the Korea Institute of Marine Science …
Simple Planet Raises $6M for Cultivated Ingredients in Oversubscribed Funding Round
South Korea-based Simple Planet, a producer of cultivated ingredients, has raised $6 million in an oversubscribed pre-series A round. Participants included POSCO CAPITAL, DCP Private Equity, EASY Holdings, Hyundai Venture Investment, and more. A previous $1.5 million investment led by Pulmuone takes Simple Planet’s total funding to $7.5 million, which is particularly impressive in light of the challenging investment climate. Some of the funding will be used to build a …
South Korea’s Simple Planet Reveals Plans to Bring Cultivated Meat Powder to North America
Simple Planet, a biotech company based in South Korea that produces cell-based food ingredients, has revealed plans to venture into the global market by establishing branches in North America in the second half of 2023. Instead of growing pieces of meat or seafood, Simple Planet produces cultivated meat powder and cultivated unsaturated fat. Its products are designed to improve the nutritional profile of foods while enhancing their flavor. They can be used …