France’s Nutropy Raises €7M for Industrialization of Animal-Free Dairy Proteins
Nutropy, a French food tech company producing dairy proteins such as casein through precision fermentation, has raised €7 million in an oversubscribed funding round. The round was led by the Greek fund Big Pi Ventures and the UK fund Zero Carbon Capital, with participation from Beta Lab, Wyngate Inc., Desai Ventures, PVS Investments, and Novax (the growth investment arm of Axel Johnson). Nutropy has also received public financial support through …
Standing Ovation and Bel Group Achieve Milestone with Industrial-Scale Production of Caseins from Whey
A recent collaboration between French biotech company Standing Ovation and Bel Group has led to the successful industrial-scale production of caseins derived from dairy serums. This process, which utilizes precision fermentation, is a significant development for the dairy industry, demonstrating the feasibility of a more sustainable and circular approach to dairy production. A circular approach to dairy Standing Ovation’s patented technology transforms acid whey—a by-product of cheese production—into high-quality caseins, …
PARIMA: New Cultivated Food Giant Created from Gourmey-Vital Meat Acquisition
Gourmey, a French company specializing in cultivated food technology, has completed the acquisition of Vital Meat, forming a new entity named PARIMA. The newly formed company will focus on the production of next-generation animal products through scalable, cell-based cultivation techniques. This merger brings together two leaders in the cultivated protein sector, combining expertise in cell cultivation and industrial production. PARIMA’s portfolio includes a range of animal species, with current offerings …
Verley’s Precision-Fermented Dairy Proteins Cleared by FDA for US Market
Verley, a French biotechnology company, has received a “No Questions Letter” from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for two of its dairy proteins made using precision fermentation. This letter confirms that the FDA has reviewed the company’s safety data and has no further questions about the safety of the ingredients for use in food products. The approval positions Verley to introduce its proteins to the US market in …
Gourmey Partners With DeepLife to Optimize Cultivated Meat Production Using “Avian Digital Twin” Model
French cultivated meat producer Gourmey has partnered with DeepLife, a specialist in AI-driven cellular digital twin technology, to optimize cultivated meat production at scale. As documented in a new paper, the companies have developed what is claimed to be the world’s first “avian digital twin”, a virtual replica of poultry cells engineered to optimize growth conditions, nutrient density, and flavor expression in cultivated meat. The collaboration combines DeepLife’s biology simulation …
Economically Viable Cultivated Meat Production Is Within Reach for Gourmey, Says Independent Assessment
French cultivated food company Gourmey claims it has become the first in the category to receive an independent validation confirming that its production model is scalable and economically viable. A techno-economic assessment from Arthur D. Little concluded that Gourmey’s 5,000-liter bioreactor system can achieve the production of cultivated meat at $3.43 per pound (€7 per kilogram), meaning that the company is on the path to price parity without the need …
France’s Faircraft Secures VitroLabs’ Patent Portfolio Through US Asset Acquisition
French biotechnology company Faircraft has acquired key assets from VitroLabs, a California-based firm specializing in the development of lab-grown leather. The acquisition includes a portfolio of 30 patents and expands Faircraft’s intellectual property and technological capabilities in preparation for industrial-scale production. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, VitroLabs was among the first companies to produce viable samples of lab-grown leather targeting the luxury market. Its early research centered on engineering …
Bon Vivant Rebrands to Verley, Unveils “World’s First” Functional Precision Fermentation Dairy Proteins
French precision fermentation company Bon Vivant has announced that it is rebranding to Verley and launching a new portfolio of functionalized dairy proteins said to be the first of their kind. The new name reflects the company’s international ambitions and strong connection to France, especially the Lyon region where many villages end in -ey. Verley aims to honor the dairy traditions and craftsmanship of these villages while pioneering a more …
GFI and Accenture Release Precision Fermentation Consumer Research Across Five Markets
A recent study by the Good Food Institute (GFI), conducted in collaboration with Accenture, has examined consumer attitudes and preferences toward precision fermentation (PF) products in five key markets: France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The research explores how consumers perceive PF-produced dairy and egg ingredients, offering insights into effective communication strategies for this emerging food technology. Precision fermentation and its applications Precision fermentation uses microorganisms, …
Standing Ovation Partners With Ajinomoto Foods Europe to Produce Animal-Free Caseins at Scale
Standing Ovation, a French biotech company specialising in precision fermentation applied to dairy proteins, has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Ajinomoto Foods Europe (AFE). AFE is an affiliate of Japan’s Ajinomoto Group with over 50 years of expertise in industrial fermentation. The goal of the partnership is to produce animal-free caseins at AFE’s biomanufacturing plant in Nesle, France. Standing Ovation has developed an animal-free casein powder called Advanced Casein® …