Modern Agriculture Foundation Announces Leading Women in FoodTech Award 2025
The Modern Agriculture Foundation (MAF), a nonprofit focused on advancing alternative protein solutions, has launched the Leading Women in FoodTech Award 2025. The award aims to recognize women who are driving innovation and leadership within the global FoodTech sector, with a focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and ethical food systems. The award will honor women across various roles within the FoodTech ecosystem, including research, development, entrepreneurship, regulation, and corporate leadership. …
New FAO Report Discusses Precision Fermentation and Food Safety
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new report discussing the food safety aspects of precision fermentation. Titled Precision Fermentation – With a Focus on Food Safety, the report outlines the importance of establishing regulatory frameworks and safety protocols within the industry. It notes that there is currently no universally accepted definition of precision fermentation, which could hinder the development of effective regulatory frameworks. …
Aleph Farms Accelerates Global Growth with $29M to Expand Production and Improve Efficiency
Israeli cultivated meat producer Aleph Farms has raised $29 million in a funding round to expand production capacity and implement a revised biomanufacturing process. The round includes $22 million through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) and an additional $7 million from existing investors. The company expects to raise a further $10–15 million in the coming months as part of the same round. The capital will support the expansion …
CULT Food Science Subsidiary Signs Agreement for Supply of Cultivated Meat for Pet Treats
CULT Food Science Corp. has announced that its subsidiary, Further Foods Inc., has entered into a research and development (R&D) supply agreement with a cultivated meat producer. The agreement secures a supply of cultivated meat for the creation of Noochies!, a line of pet treats made from lab-grown meat. Noochies! will be introduced at the Global Pet Show in Orlando, Florida, from March 26-28. The event will serve as an …
Report: Advanced Biotech Could Reduce Global Emissions by 5% and Create $1 Trillion in Annual Economic Value
A new report by the Advanced Biotech for Sustainability (AB4S) coalition has found that advanced biotechnology has the potential to reduce global emissions by 5% and generate $1 trillion in annual economic value. Called Harnessing the economic and environmental benefits of advanced biotechnology, the report is co-authored by AB4S founding members Arsenale Bioyards, Basecamp Research, Cradle, Darwin International, EIT Food, Evonik, Good Food Institute, Invert Bio, Lallemand, L’Oréal, and ShakeUp …
F-Label Establishes Standards for Animal-Free Ingredients Produced via Fermentation
V-Label GmbH has introduced F-Label, a certification dedicated to precision fermentation and related animal-free production technologies. The certification applies to processes such as biomass fermentation, syngas fermentation, and cell-free synthesis, which produce compounds traditionally derived from animals without using animal inputs. F-Label is intended to provide transparency regarding the production process of these ingredients, ensuring they are animal-free while differentiating them from traditional plant-based products. Unlike vegan certification, which considers …
Investors Back Arsenale Bioyards with $10M to Scale AI-Driven Precision Fermentation
Arsenale Bioyards has raised $10 million in seed financing to support its efforts in reducing biomanufacturing costs and accelerating industrial-scale adoption of bio-based alternatives. The funding round was led by Planet A and byFounders, with additional participation from CDP Ventures, Acequia Capital, Plug and Play, Gray Silo Ventures, and several industrial family offices. The company focuses on optimizing precision fermentation, a process that utilizes microorganisms such as yeast or bacteria …
New Study Explores Aloe Vera as a Cost-Effective Scaffold for Cultivated Meat
A new study published in npj Science of Food presents an innovative approach to cultivated meat production, using Aloe vera as a natural scaffold to grow bovine fat tissue. This breakthrough could help make cultured fat production more scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable—especially for hybrid plant-based and cultivated meat products. While Aloe vera is best known for its use in skincare and food, researchers are now exploring its potential in cellular …
CEO Arik Kaufman Outlines Steakholder Foods’ Path to Commercial Growth in 2025
Steakholder Foods has outlined its strategic direction for 2025, with CEO Arik Kaufman providing an update on the company’s recent developments. Despite a challenging economic climate, the company has taken steps toward commercial growth, market expansion, and technological advancements. Over the past year, Steakholder Foods secured key purchase orders that signal movement toward establishing consistent revenue streams. Bondor Foods placed an order for the company’s SH™ – Fish premix blends, …
Rami Jokela Appointed CEO of Solar Foods as Company Targets Global Markets
Solar Foods has announced the appointment of Rami Jokela as its new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2025. Jokela, who brings extensive experience in scaling international businesses, will lead the company as it moves from research and development into global commercialization. Jokela succeeds founding CEO Pasi Vainikka, who has led the company since its inception. Vainikka will continue in an advisory role through the end of 2025 to support …