Arsenale Bioyards, Cauldron & Shiru Selected as Technology Pioneers by World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has announced the 2025 cohort of its Technology Pioneers community, recognizing 100 early-stage companies from 28 countries. Among the cohort are three companies developing novel proteins and ingredients: “You need a community to move your mission forward” 2025 marks the 25th year of the Technology Pioneers program. Alumni include notable names like Google, Dropbox, PayPal, and SoundCloud, along with companies focused on alternative proteins such as …
Startups Invited to Compete for Paid Pilots and Grants in Foodtech Frontier Challenge
The Foodtech Frontier Challenge, organized by Enterprise Singapore and Padang & Co, has launched a global open innovation call for startups, researchers, and solution providers to address pressing challenges in the food industry. This initiative invites participants to present innovative solutions in the areas of ingredients, processing, and sustainability, collaborating with major food companies including Barry Callebaut, CJ CheilJedang, DSM-Firmenich, Mondelēz International, Nurasa, SD Guthrie International, Symrise, and Tee Yih …
Cultivated Meat Technologies on Track to Outpace Traditional Farming, Study Finds
A new report from technology forecasting firm GetFocus reveals that lab-grown meat technologies are advancing at a faster rate than traditional livestock farming, signaling potential for earlier-than-expected cost-competitive production. The analysis, based on GetFocus’s proprietary Technology Improvement Rate (TIR) methodology, shows that bioreactors – the core technology for cultivated meat production – are doubling in capability every 3.6 years, a pace significantly ahead of conventional farming’s improvements. Since 2013, these …
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. …