New Whitepaper Explores How Lean Startup Principles Could Accelerate Food Tech Innovation
New Wave Biotech and Nurasa have partnered to publish a new whitepaper exploring how lean startup principles — originally designed for fast-moving software companies — could be used by food tech innovators. Titled The Lean Startup Meets Food Tech: Does It Work?, the report reinterprets the five Lean Startup principles originally written by entrepreneur and author Eric Ries, outlining how they could apply to food tech and biomanufacturing. The resulting …
Meatable Collaborates with Major NGOs to Address Global Food Challenges
Meatable, a company specializing in cultivated meat technology, announced its collaboration with three global organizations dedicated to advancing sustainable food systems: Food Tank, The United Nations Global Compact, and The Hunger Project. This partnership is part of Meatable’s ongoing efforts to address the environmental and societal challenges of global food production. The world’s population is projected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, which will significantly increase the demand for …
Moolec Science Merges with Bioceres Group to Scale Molecular Farming Platform
Moolec Science, a producer of animal proteins through molecular farming, has entered into an all-stock business combination with Bioceres Group Limited and related entities. The deal, finalized on April 17, 2025, will position Moolec as the parent company of Bioceres Group, Nutrecon LLC, and Gentle Technologies Corp., creating a larger entity focused on innovation in food production and sustainability. Moolec uses molecular farming to produce animal proteins and nutritional oils …
How Can Cellular Agriculture Startups Stand Out When Seeking Early-Stage Capital?
A new peer-reviewed study has examined what venture capitalists prioritize when investing in cellular agriculture startups. The study was conducted by Fabian Baumann, Senior Strategy Associate at precision fermentation startup Formo, and Prof. Dr. Marc Mehlhorn of TH Köln. It is published in the journal Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review. The aim of the research was to discover what makes cellular agriculture startups stand out during the initial venture capital …
Report: Cultivated Meat is “Proving Doubters Wrong” as It Becomes Increasingly Viable
A new report by Lever VC has found that skepticism about the viability of cultivated meat may be unfounded. In 2021, an analysis published by researcher David Humbird claimed that it was essentially impossible for cultivated meat production costs to go below $16 per kilogram, meaning products would struggle to compete with conventional meat. Humbird’s findings were widely reported by mainstream media outlets, spreading the idea that cultivated meat would …
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 …