Biokraft Foods Develops “India’s First” Cultivated Trout Fillet in Collaboration with ICAR-CICFR
Indian cultivated meat startup Biokraft Foods has developed what is claimed to be the country’s first cultivated trout fillet in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Institute of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-CICFR). Through the partnership, the organizations have developed fish cell lines from native Indian species such as rainbow trout. Using proprietary 3D bioprinting technology and bioink, Biokraft Foods transforms the cells into whole-cut cultivated fish …
Indian Cultivated Meat Company ClearMeat Partners With Academic Institution NIFTEM to Scale Food Tech Innovation
Indian cultivated meat company ClearMeat has announced a collaboration with the country’s National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K). According to a LinkedIn post, ClearMeat recently hosted a productive meeting with the Head of NIFTEM, Mr. Harinder Oberoi, at the institute’s headquarters. This marked the start of an official partnership that will combine the expertise and resources of the two organisations as they work to scale innovation …
Biokraft Foods Debuts Cultivated Chicken at India’s First-Ever Public Tasting for Cultivated Meat
Biotech startup Biokraft Foods hosted India’s first formal tasting event for a cultivated meat product in Mumbai, India, last week. Over 30 representatives from key organizations, including PETA India, GFI India, Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB), YODA India, and India Animal Fund, had the opportunity to taste cultivated chicken burgers and chili chicken. According to the announcement, attendees praised the innovation and Biokraft’s sustainability mission. Kamalnayan Tibrewal …
Pharmaceutical Giant Zydus & Perfect Day Partner to Make India an Animal-Free Protein Hub
Pharmaceutical giant Zydus Lifesciences has announced an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Sterling Biotech, a manufacturing company based in Mumbai, purchased by the Californian biotech Perfect Day from bankruptcy for $78 million in 2022. Both Zydus and Perfect Day will have equal representation on Sterling Biotech’s Board post-transaction. It is worth highlighting that India is the world’s largest milk producer, contributing 25% of global milk production. According to …
Cultivated Seafood Pioneer UMAMI Bioworks Sets Foot in India with IKP Partnership
Cultivated seafood startup UMAMI Bioworks, (previously Umami Meats) has announced a partnership with India’s premium Science Park and Incubator, IKP Knowledge Park, to accelerate the production of cultivated seafood. IKP has recently established the Centre for Smart Protein and Sustainable Material Innovation in Bangalore, which facilitates core R&D, innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange for the smart protein sector. At the centre, UMAMI Bioworks’ team in India will lead the engineering …
Biokraft Foods Partners with ICAR-DCFR for Cultivated Trout Products in India
Indian cultivated meat startup Biokraft Foods has announced a strategic collaboration with ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR) to create cultivated snow and rainbow trout products — two species that hold significant commercial value in the Indian market. Through the collaboration, ICAR-DCFR will develop the fish cell lines, and Biokraft Foods will create final products using 3D bioprinting and customized bioinks. The ICAR-DCFR is India’s pioneer research institute working toward sustainable …
India to Set Regulatory Framework to Move Forward Cultivated Meat & Seafood
As reported by the Good Food Institute, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is setting a regulatory framework for the approval of cell-based foods, including cultivated meat and seafood. The development of regulations by FSSAI marks a significant step to move forward cultivated meat while joining other countries’ efforts to regulate its safety through a predictable and clear regulatory path to market. In India, the Central Marine …
70/30 Food Tech to Launch Mycelium Research Lab to Create Affordable Proteins for Asia
Shanghai-based 70/30 Food Tech, a 100% plant-based ready meal company and a producer of plant, fungi, and mycelium-based ingredients, announces that it has completed a seed-extension fundraising round (the raised amount has not been disclosed). With the funds, the Chinese startup will launch the 70/30 Mycelium Research Lab, seemingly located in Bangalore, India, within a renowned biotech startup incubator to develop cost-effective fungi-based biomass ingredients for alternative meats. With this expansion, …
India’s Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Launches Pioneering Project to Cultivate Fish
India’s Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a pioneering project to cultivate fish, reports The New Indian Express. The CMFRI, a leading tropical marine research organization, aims to leverage cellular agriculture to address the growing demand for fish while reducing the environmental impact of overfishing and traditional fishing practices. As reported by local media, CMFRI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Neat Meatt, a cultivated meat technology solutions provider based …
Tempeh Today and Marel India Partner to Install Small-Scale Tempeh Fermentation Units
Henk Schouten, the CEO of plant-based protein company Schouten Europe, launched Tempeh Today in India in 2021, aiming to establish 100 small-scale fermentation units (SFUs) for tempeh production within five years. To reach these goals, CFSS B.V., the company behind Tempeh Today in India, and Marel India Pvt. Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to boost tempeh production and continue to offer a sustainable solution for proteins in India. Marel India is a …