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R&D

Umami Bioworks Develops Animal-Free PDRN from Eel, Tuna, and Sturgeon Using Cell Cultivation

Umami Bioworks has announced the expansion of its cultivated marine cell platform to produce polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) from a wider range of aquatic species, including Japanese eel, sturgeon, and bluefin tuna. The development builds on the company’s existing work with salmon-derived PDRN and extends its Marine Radiance™ portfolio for use in cosmetics. PDRN is a DNA-based compound used in regenerative skincare and has traditionally been extracted from salmon milt, or sperm, …

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Software / AI

AI-Driven Virtual Marine Cell from Umami Bioworks Promises Faster, Smarter Marine Biotechnology

Umami Bioworks has introduced a new AI-powered tool designed to transform research in aquaculture and marine biotechnology. The company’s Virtual Marine Cell, a cutting-edge metabolic model, enables researchers to simulate and predict the behavior of aquatic cells with unparalleled precision, marking a major advancement in marine science and biotechnology. The platform models how aquatic cells from species like tuna, salmon, and eel grow, respond to environmental factors, and produce essential …

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Non-Food

Umami Bioworks Launches Cultivated Marine Supplement Line, Expands into Beauty Sector with New Collaboration

Umami Bioworks has launched a new line of cultivated marine supplements under its Marine Radiance™ brand, which the company claims to be the world’s first. The new supplements, developed using the company’s ALKEMYST™ AI platform, target the growing consumer demand for marine-derived nutrition, which is recognized for supporting heart health, brain function, skin vitality, and longevity. Sustainable solution to supply chain challenges The company claims the supplements provide a solution …

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Pet Food

Umami Bioworks and Friends & Family Set to Pilot Cultivated Seafood Pet Food Across Europe and Asia

Umami Bioworks has announced a new partnership with Friends & Family Pet Food Company to launch cultivated pet food in select international markets. The collaboration will focus on introducing sustainable, high-quality protein sources for pets, with a particular emphasis on cultivated seafood. The initiative will pilot in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. This partnership follows a recent milestone for Umami Bioworks, which has successfully registered two cultivated …

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Non-Food

Umami Bioworks Marine Cell Cultivation Delivers PDRN Without Reliance on Salmon Sperm Harvesting

Singapore-based biotechnology company Umami Bioworks has introduced Marine Radiance™, a platform for developing marine-derived bioactives, and announced what it says is the world’s first animal‑free polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) for use across skincare and medical applications. PDRN, a compound used in anti-aging skincare, wound healing, and regenerative medicine, is currently sourced from salmon sperm. This conventional method involves transporting salmon reproductive organs across global supply chains, a process that raises logistical, ethical, …

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Algae, Microalgae & Seaweed

Seaweed-Based Growth Media Could Replace Traditional Cell Culture Media in Cultivated Meat Production

A new research project led by James Cook University (JCU) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is investigating the use of seaweed as a potential alternative to traditional cell culture media in the production of cultivated meat and seafood. This initiative seeks to address the challenges of sustainability, cost, and ethics in cellular agriculture by utilizing seaweed’s abundance and fast-growing nature. Turning seaweed into meat The project, named SeaToMeat …

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Seafood

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 …

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Steakholder Foods 3D bio-prints the world's first cultivated fish fillet

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Seafood

UMAMI Bioworks and Steakholder Foods Successfully Scale 3D-Printed Cultivated Fish, Poised to Expand the Seafood Market

Singapore’s UMAMI Bioworks and Israel’s Steakholder Foods have completed a two-year R&D collaboration to develop a scalable process for 3D-printed cultivated fish production, funded by the Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (SIIRD). According to the companies, the partnership has “laid the groundwork” for producing structured cultivated fish fillets at scalable volumes using 3D printing technology and customized bio-inks, marking a significant step toward bringing these products to the market. As part …

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Company News

UMAMI Bioworks to Bring Cultivated White Fish to the UK Amid New Regulatory Landscape

UMAMI Bioworks, a startup from Singapore developing cultivated seafood technologies, announces the launch of operations in the UK, marking its first European expansion. UMAMI Bioworks has developed a platform for cultivated seafood to address the overfishing crisis with sustainable alternatives, positioning itself as a leader in the blue bioeconomy. By introducing its technology in the UK, the company aims to deliver a high-quality pipeline of cultivated seafood products, starting with …

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Company News

UMAMI Bioworks to Establish South Korea’s First Cultivated Seafood Facility Through Strategic Partnership

UMAMI Bioworks (previously Umami Meats) continues to expand its footprint across Asia to offer sustainable solutions to the growing demand for seafood products. Today, the Singaporean company announces a strategic partnership with South Korean biotechnology firm KCell Biosciences and bioprocess solutions provider WSG to establish a scalable production pipeline for cultivated seafood in South Korea. The parties also intend to co-invest in a GMP-compliant hub facility to produce cultivated eel …

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