WACKER Launches Bioengineered Growth Factor for Cultivated Meat
Chemical and biotech company WACKER has announced the launch of a new bioengineered growth factor specially developed for use in the production of cultivated meat. The growth factor is called Recombinant bovine FGF-basic Food, or FGF-2 Food. It is produced microbially using fermentation, and is free of animal-derived components. Described as highly purified, FGF-2 Food meets the Global Food Safety Initiative’s strict quality standards. When used in cultivated meat production, …
Symrise Invests in Cellibre’s Advanced Precision Fermentation Platform
Symrise, a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients, and functional ingredients, has announced a strategic equity investment in US biotech company Cellibre. Through the partnership, Symrise will gain preferred access to Cellibre’s proprietary, precision fermentation-based technology. Together, the two companies will develop next-generation manufacturing technologies for globally important ingredients. This will enable Symrise to accelerate the commercialization of high-value natural flavor ingredients and cosmetic bioactives. The technology could …
UK Launches First Dog Treat Made with Sustainable Microbial Protein
British pet food brand THE PACK and German biotech company MicroHarvest have introduced a new dog treat featuring microbial protein. The product, called Gut Bites, is made using a fermentation process that transforms agricultural side-streams into a sustainable, high-quality protein. Turning waste into protein MicroHarvest’s proprietary microbial protein is produced through fermentation, utilizing agricultural byproducts and requiring no additional farmland, pesticides, or fertilizers. The company claims that this method significantly …
Evonik’s Non-Animal-Derived Collagen VECOLLAN® Aims to “Push Boundaries of Medical Technology”
Global chemical company Evonik has announced that VECOLLAN®, its non-animal-derived collagen-like protein platform, is now available in a grade suitable for use in clinical trials. Collagen is a protein typically found in bones, muscles, skin, and tendons. It is sometimes used in medical devices to facilitate healing and tissue regeneration. VECOLLAN is a recombinant, vegan-friendly alternative to collagen, produced through a sustainable fermentation-based process that is said to ensure high …
Nosh.bio Launches Hybrid Beef Mince Containing Koji Protein Through Food Service Collaboration
Berlin-based fungi protein startup Nosh.bio is launching a hybrid beef mince and koji protein product in partnership with the food service sector. The product will initially be made available through a collaboration with Berlin restaurant Speisemanufaktur Adlershof, which will serve the hybrid mince across a variety of familiar dishes such as burgers, meatballs, and lasagna. These meals will be available to the public for a week; there will also be …
MyriaMeat Develops Hybrid Cultivated Meat Sausages in Project Funded by European Regional Development Fund
German cultivated meat startup MyriaMeat has announced that it is working on a new project to develop a hybrid sausage made from cultivated and conventional meat. The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the state of Lower Saxony as part of the program for more developed regions (SER). The aim is to create a product with the taste and texture of conventional meat, but a …
VAN HEES and BLUU Seafood Partner to Develop Hybrid Cultured Fish Products
VAN HEES, a German family-owned company with nearly 80 years of experience in the food industry, has entered into a strategic collaboration with BLUU Seafood, a leading European food biotech specializing in cultured fish. The partnership, which was initiated in May, combines VAN HEES’ expertise in functional ingredients and seasoning technology with BLUU Seafood’s innovations in cell-based fish production. VAN HEES has a long-standing reputation for developing flavorings, spice mixes, …
One in Four Germans Open to Eating 3D-Printed Meat, Survey Finds
A growing number of people in Germany are open to the idea of eating cultured meat produced by 3D printers, with younger individuals showing particular interest in this emerging food technology. According to a recent survey conducted by Bitkom, 24% of respondents expressed willingness to try meat produced from animal cells via a 3D printer, a notable increase from 13% in 2019. Generational differences in attitudes The survey, which involved …
Palatability Trials Find Pets Prefer MicroHarvest Microbial Protein to Commercially-Available Kibble
New palatability trials by biotech innovator MicroHarvest have found that both cats and dogs preferred the company’s MPX microbial protein to a control food. The tests used an MPX-based kibble made in collaboration with a Portuguese animal nutrition company. They found that 68% of cats and 58% of small dogs chose the MPX protein first, favouring it over a control option consisting of a commercially available reference formula. Additionally, the …
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 …