n!Biomachines and Siemens Focus on Simplifying Biomanufacturing for Alternative Proteins
At the ongoing Hannover Messe, The Cultivated B and Siemens have teamed up to present advancements in biomanufacturing for the alternative protein sector. The companies are showcasing their AUXO V® bioreactor, a key technology aimed at scaling alternative protein production through economically sustainable methods. n!Biomachines, a subsidiary of The Cultivated B, is at the forefront of developing bioreactors designed for the food industry and other sectors. These bioreactors play a …
The Cultivated B Unveils Synthetic Growth Factor to Reduce Cultivated Meat Costs
Biomanufacturing company The Cultivated B has developed a synthetic molecule that could significantly reduce the cost of growing cells for cultivated meat, biopharmaceuticals, and other cell-based industries. The newly identified molecule, TCB-32, functions as a replacement for basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), a key ingredient in cell culture that stimulates cell growth but is expensive and unstable. Addressing challenges in cell culture Producing cultivated meat requires growing large numbers of …
The Cultivated B Unveils AI-Driven Biosensors to Advance Fermentation Tech
Biotechnology company The Cultivated B has introduced a new AI-driven biosensor system designed to enhance real-time monitoring of cell culture and fermentation processes. The multi-channel biosensors aim to improve bioprocess transparency, allowing engineers to track growth and metabolic activity with high precision. The system integrates real-time data analytics with continuous, high-resolution monitoring, eliminating the need for manual sampling or physical probes. This approach reduces contamination risks while ensuring consistent process …
Industry & Academia Research: The Cultivated B and DTU Biosustain to Take Bioreactors to the “Next Level”
In a collaboration between industry and academia to accelerate progress in cell-based foods, the German cell ag technologies specialist The Cultivated B (TCB) and The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) will work to drive innovation and advance the field of bioreactor design. The agreement, signed into a Memorandum of Understanding, will test and improve TCB’s AUXO V bioreactor technology and set new industry standards for bioprocessing. The Cultivated B develops cell …
The Cultivated B: “There Will Be No Sustainable Protein Future Without a Sustainable Business Model”
Dr Wolfgang Kühnl is the managing partner of Germany’s InFamily Foods Holding GmbH & Co. KG. The son of an entrepreneurial family, Dr Kühnl studied food technology and biotechnology at the Technical University of Munich and completed his doctorate at the Chair of Food Process Engineering and Dairy Technology. In 2011, Dr Wolfgang Kühnl joined his parents’ company H. Kemper GmbH & Co. KG, which he has managed as a …
The Cultivated B. Achieves ISO Certification for Quality Management and Efficiency
German bioengineering company The Cultivated B. (TCB) announces the achievement of a significant milestone: obtaining the ISO 9001:2015 certification. This globally recognized standard for quality management aims to demonstrate a company’s commitment to efficiently and effectively meeting the needs of its customers and stakeholders. Valid for three years, this ISO certification underscores TCB’s commitment to quality management, operational efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction. According to the company, the certification process involved a …
The Cultivated B Canada Rebrands to n!Biomachines, Pioneering Fit-for-Purpose Bioreactors
The German biotech The Cultivated B. announces that its subsidiary The Cultivated B Canada has been rebranded to n!Biomachines to reflect its mission in bioreactor engineering for successful biomanufacturing. (The notation ‘n!’ represents ‘factorial’, hence the name can be read as ‘factorial biomachines.’) n!Biomachines, located in Burlington, Ontario, develops and manufactures fit-for-purpose, affordable, and automated bioreactors, to enable the commercial scalability of cellular agriculture-derived ingredients for for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and …
Has Cultivated Meat for Pet Food Really Been Approved in EU? The Complicated Story of Bene Meat (and Others in the Space)
Two weeks ago, a press release was widely distributed by Czech startup Bene Meat Technologies, titled “Bene Meat Technologies is the first company in the world to be licensed to produce and sell cultured meat as dog and cat food” The release stated, ” On 7.11.2023, the Czech startup Bene Meat Technologies (BMT) won the world championship to produce and sell cultured meat for PET FOOD needs. With the certification …
The Cultivated B. Enters Pre-Submission Phase for Approval of Cultivated Meat in Europe
The Cultivated B — the cultivated meat subsidiary of Germany’s second-largest animal-based sausage manufacturer Infamily Foods — states it has entered the pre-submission phase of regulatory approval for the sale of hybrid cultivated meat products in Europe. The company explains that it has entered the initial stage, which is an official EFSA process requested at least six months in advance of the official submission. After the application is submitted, TCB …
The Cultivated B Partners with denovoMATRIX to Explore Large-Scale Cultivated Meat Production
German bioengineering company The Cultivated B (TCB) announces a partnership with biotech and biomaterials company denovoMATRIX to explore the possibilities of cultivating meat on a large scale, economically, for commercial purposes. The companies will conduct a joint feasibility study using microcarriers to overcome the limitations of growing cells in suspension. Their goal is to establish a pilot-scale cell manufacturing that can be adopted as a standard to cultivate meat at …