Cell AgriTech to Open Cellular Agriculture Pilot Plant in Singapore With Contract Manufacturing Model
Biotech startup Cell AgriTech has announced that it is opening a pilot plant in Singapore, which it describes as a “launchpad for cellular agriculture production”. The facility will be operational by next month, offering an affordable contract manufacturing model where startups and cultivated meat companies can scale or validate their concepts without any upfront CAPEX or OPEX costs. On LinkedIn, Cell AgriTech lists a variety of advantages to the service, …
Algocell Secures $2.8M in Pre-Seed Funding to Optimize Bioprocessing with AI
Algocell, an Israeli startup focused on AI-driven bioprocess optimization, has raised $2.8 million in pre-seed funding to advance its platform for accelerating the scale-up and efficiency of cell-based manufacturing. The funding round was led by Good Company VC (GCVC) and includes a non-dilutive grant from the Israel Innovation Authority, with participation from several angel investors with sector-specific expertise. AI-powered bioprocess optimization The startup, founded in 2023, specializes in developing an …
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 …
Korean Scientists Develop Marbled Cultivated Meat Using Self-Healing Scaffolding Technology
Researchers in Korea have developed a scaffolding technology for achieving precise marbling patterns in cultivated meat at scale. In a new paper, they describe the use of self-healing hydrogels containing boronic acid-conjugated chitosan. This achieves robust reversible bonding at a neutral pH, unlike conventional hydrogels which require nonphysiological conditions for strong, reversible bonding. Each hydrogel variant optimizes mechanotransduction (the conversion of a mechanical stimulus into chemical activity) for the differing …
Tokyo Scientists Discover Key Amino Acids for Enhancing Flavor in Cultivated Meat
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have identified key factors that influence the flavor of cultivated beef, specifically focusing on free amino acids. Their study, recently published in Food Chemistry, explores how these compounds can be measured and controlled to enhance the taste of lab-grown meat. As global demand for meat continues to rise, the environmental and ethical concerns surrounding traditional meat production have intensified …
EFISHient Protein Develops Plant-Based Grouper Fillet Prototype Ahead of Cultivated Product
EFISHient Protein has introduced its first prototype of a plant-based grouper fillet, replicating the texture and structure of the widely consumed white fish. The product is formulated from plant-derived ingredients, designed for commercial preparation and distribution, offering an alternative to traditional seafood without impacting marine ecosystems. Bridging the gap The company’s development of the plant-based fillet serves as an interim step in its research and development pipeline while progressing toward …
Meatable to Highlight Dramatic Improvements in Cell Feed Preparation at World Expo in Osaka
Dutch cultivated meat producer Meatable has announced that it will be present at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, which has the global theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. At the event, Meatable hopes to connect with global companies, policymakers, and food pioneers to explore new opportunities and collaborations. On June 5, Meatable will join the Alternative Proteins mission at the Dutch Pavilion, whose theme is “Common Ground”. The …
Thailand’s First Animal-Free Dairy Startup MUU Attracts Major Investment
MUU, Thailand’s first animal-free dairy startup, has secured funding from several prominent investors, including A2D Ventures, Leave a Nest Japan, and a major Japanese food conglomerate. This investment will support the company’s efforts to scale its operations and develop sustainable dairy alternatives using precision fermentation. Founded by a team with diverse backgrounds in engineering, marketing, and scientific research, MUU is tackling the sustainability issues inherent in traditional dairy production. By …
Turion Labs Launches in Singapore to Expand Biotech Infrastructure Across Southeast Asia
Turion Labs, a new biotech platform formed by South Korea’s S&S LAB and Indonesia’s Future Lestari, has launched operations in Singapore with plans to build out a regional network of facilities designed to support early-stage biotech ventures. The initiative, introduced during Ecosperity Week, marks the establishment of what the company describes as Southeast Asia’s first full-stack biotech innovation platform. Integrated support for biotech startups Turion Labs combines shared laboratory infrastructure, …
TruMeat and Meatable Partner to Build First High-Volume Cultivated Meat Facility in Singapore
Meatable and TruMeat have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance the global commercialization of cultivated meat. The partnership will center on optimizing production processes and developing culture media, as well as constructing a new, high-tech facility in Singapore. This facility will be operated by TruMeat and will utilize Meatable’s technology to produce cultivated meat at scale, with a focus on achieving price competitiveness with conventional meat. The new facility …