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Politics & Law

Mississippi Becomes Third State to Ban Lab-Grown Meat, Following Florida and Alabama

Mississippi has become the third state in the United States to enact a law prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of cultivated meat. Governor Tate Reeves declined to sign House Bill 1006, which effectively bans lab-grown meat in the state, but because he did not veto it, the bill will still become law. The bill, passed unanimously by both the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate, will become law on …

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Studies & Numbers

Canadian Food Biomanufacturing Projected to Create 125,000 Jobs by 2050

Ontario Genomics has released an updated Food Innovation in Canada Report, providing economic projections for the country’s food biomanufacturing sector. The report estimates that by 2050, the industry could be valued at $18.8 billion and generate approximately 125,000 jobs. Food biomanufacturing, which includes cellular agriculture and precision fermentation, involves producing food, ingredients, and textiles using biotechnology rather than traditional agricultural methods. The updated analysis, conducted by Dr. Michael von Massow …

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Onego Bio

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Manufacturing & Technology

Onego Bio to Establish Flagship Manufacturing Facility in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

US-Finnish animal-free egg protein producer Onego Bio has announced plans to establish a flagship manufacturing facility in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. The company will become the second tenant at the county’s Food and Beverage Innovation Campus, after purchasing 25.9 acres within it for $777,000. The purchase was reportedly approved by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors at its December meeting. The new facility will be dedicated to producing Bioalbumen®, a powdered …

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Company News

Solar Foods Signs MoUs Regarding Commercialization of 6,000 Tonnes of Solein, While Fazer Launches Solein-Powered Products in the US

Solar Foods has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two international customers regarding the commercialization of 6,000 tonnes of its air-based protein, Solein, per year. The MoUs are a joint plan of the companies and outline the principles of the planned collaboration. Solar Foods has already been working with the companies on research and product development. If the collaboration leads to a binding agreement, the 6,000 tonne volume would …

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CULT Food Science

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Investments & Finance

Cult Food Science Closes Debt Settlements

Cult Food Science, a Canadian food technology platform pioneering the commercialization of cultivated meat, has announced the settlement of outstanding debts owed to its creditors. As part of the settlement agreements, the company issued 2,997,000 shares at a price of $0.05 each. Of these, 1,017,000 are subject to a four month and one day hold period due to National Instrument 45-105 – Prospectus Exemptions. The remainder are not subject to …

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Shiru partners with GreenLab

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Protein

Shiru Partners With GreenLab to Scale Novel Food Proteins Made Using Corn-Based Expression System

AI-powered ingredient discovery company Shiru has partnered with plant biotechnology pioneer GreenLab to commercialize novel food proteins made using GreenLab’s proprietary corn expression system. The collaboration will give Shiru access to a high-yield, scalable manufacturing platform that extends beyond microbial and precision fermentation, enabling the production of functional ingredients across bioindustrial applications. The initial focus will be on CPG. As part of the partnership, Shiru’s AI technology will be used …

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New Culture

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Investments & Finance

New Culture’s Animal-Free Mozzarella Sparks $5M in Early Demand from Pizzerias Nationwide

Animal-free dairy company New Culture has secured more than $5 million in early demand for its mozzarella from pizza chefs and restaurant operators across the United States. The company’s product, made using precision fermentation rather than traditional dairy sources, is expected to launch at select pizzerias, starting with Los Angeles-based Pizzeria Mozza. The company has engaged with pizzerias ranging from independent operators to national chains, conducting product tastings and receiving …

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Mission Barns

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Approvals

Mission Barns Receives FDA Approval for Cultivated Pork Fat, Announces Restaurant & Retail Launches

Cultivated meat company Mission Barns has received a “No Questions” letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is said to make the company the first in the world to receive regulatory clearance for cultivated pork fat. The letter indicates that the FDA has completed a rigorous evaluation of Mission Barns’ safety assessment for its cultivated fat, and is satisfied that the product is “as safe as comparable …

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BioMADE

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Manufacturing & Technology

US Bioindustrial Manufacturing Gains Momentum as BioMADE Surpasses 300 Members

BioMADE, a public-private partnership focused on advancing bioindustrial manufacturing in the United States, has announced that its network has grown to more than 300 members. The network, which spans 38 states, includes large corporations, startups, research institutions, community colleges, and non-profits working to develop bio-based alternatives to conventional materials. “We are proud to support our over 300 members in achieving their goals, from cutting-edge biotechnology innovation to education and workforce …

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Pow.bio

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Fermentation

Pow.Bio Opens New Facility With AI-Enabled Continuous Fermentation Capabilities

Pow.Bio, a company known for its biomanufacturing solutions, has announced the opening of a new 25,000 square foot facility in Alameda, California. The plant has production facilities equipped with AI-enabled continuous fermentation capabilities that will allow Pow.Bio’s partners to achieve their target production costs. It serves as a model demonstrating the scalable deployment of the company’s fermentation platform, which is said to be capable of producing a range of bio-based …

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