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 …
Meatable Examines Opportunities for Cultivated Meat in Traditional Meat Supply Chains at IFFA
Cultivated meat company Meatable will participate in IFFA 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the meat and protein sectors, by hosting two sessions discussing the potential of cultivated meat within the traditional meat industry. The sessions, taking place at the IFFA Kitchen & Stage (Hall 11.0, D41), will be held on May 5 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, and on May 6 from 12:20 PM to 1:20 PM. …
Munich Startup Differential Bio Raises €2 Million to Transform Biomanufacturing With AI
Munich-based AI biotech startup Differential Bio has emerged from stealth to redefine biomanufacturing with its Virtual Scale-up Platform. The platform integrates advanced microbiology, lab automation, and artificial intelligence to eliminate bottlenecks in biomanufacturing. It aims to overcome one of the most significant hurdles in the industry — the slowness and expense of scaling bioprocesses from lab to industrial levels. Differential Bio has already raised €2 million in a pre-seed funding …
Biomass Fermentation Pioneer Kynda Raises €3M From Investors Including Meat Processor PHW Group
German company Kynda, which describes itself as a pioneer in industrial biomass fermentation, has raised €3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Enjoy Ventures via its Invest-Impuls Scale Fund. Poultry processor PHW Group and Swiss climate tech investor Clima Now also participated. Additionally, impact-oriented investor C.E.L.L. Investment will join a second closing. Kynda develops fermentation technologies and bioreactors that canconvert by-products from the food industry into high-quality …
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 …
Alternative Proteins Could Create Up to 250,000 Future-Proof Jobs in Germany By 2045
A recent study by the consultancy firm Systemiq has examined how alternative protein sources in Germany could promote economic growth and open up new trade opportunities. It shows how many sustainable jobs could be created in this growing sector, what impact a diversified protein supply could have on climate and environmental protection and what measures are needed to position Germany as an innovation leader in this area. The study “A Taste of Tomorrow: …
MyriaMeat Achieves First-Ever Functional Muscle Contractions in Cultivated Pork
Munich-based cultivated meat start-up MyriaMeat has successfully developed pig muscle tissue from pluripotent stem cells (iPS) that exhibits spontaneous contractions. This is the first time in the industry that cultivated pork has demonstrated the functional ability of real muscle tissue, bringing lab-grown meat closer to conventionally farmed pork. The development demonstrates that real pork can be produced entirely outside of a living animal, positioning cultivated meat as a direct alternative …
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS: “We’re Making Cultivated Meat Cost-Effective and Scalable, Bringing It Closer to Supermarket Shelves”
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS is playing a pivotal role in advancing cultivated meat and seafood production through innovative biotech solutions. Leading this effort is Iris Maria Dahlem, Innovation Manager and head of the Cultivated Meat project, which focuses on developing key components for the industry. With a background in nutritional science and extensive experience in the food sector, Dahlem has been working for the past two years on solutions to address challenges …
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, …
Formo Secures €35M From European Investment Bank to Scale Animal-Free Cheese & Eggs
German food tech company Formo, which specialises in fermentation processes for the production of animal-free cheese alternatives, has secured a €35 million venture debt loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The loan is guaranteed by the European Union’s InvestEU program and will enable Formo to further develop and scale its fermentation processes for the production of dairy and egg alternatives. The agreement comes after Formo raised $61 million (€59.43 …