Singapore Food Agency Commits $42M to Drive Innovation in Alternative Proteins and Other Future Foods
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has awarded $42 million to 11 future food and food safety-related projects as part of the Singapore Food Story (SFS) R&D Programme. The projects were selected through two grant calls: Second Future Foods This grant call seeks innovative solutions to strengthen the nutrition and functionality of alternative protein products. Four projects have been awarded: Food Safety This grant call supports the development of non-animal New …
Cultivated Chicken by PARIMA Gains Regulatory Approval From the Singapore Food Agency
PARIMA, the French cultivated meat company formed following the recent acquisition of Vital Meat by Gourmey, has received regulatory approval for its cultivated chicken from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). The development makes PARIMA the first ever European company to gain approval for cultivated meat. To achieve this milestone, PARIMA worked closely with SFA to demonstrate compliance with the regulatory requirements for food safety, quality, and transparency. “This approval is …
Umami Bioworks Launches Cultivated Marine Supplement Line, Expands into Beauty Sector with New Collaboration
Umami Bioworks has launched a new line of cultivated marine supplements under its Marine Radiance™ brand, which the company claims to be the world’s first. The new supplements, developed using the company’s ALKEMYST™ AI platform, target the growing consumer demand for marine-derived nutrition, which is recognized for supporting heart health, brain function, skin vitality, and longevity. Sustainable solution to supply chain challenges The company claims the supplements provide a solution …
Singapore’s ImpacFat Launches Cultivated Fish Fat R&D Center in Tokyo
ImpacFat, a biotechnology company from Singapore, has announced its expansion into Japan with the opening of a new research and development hub in Tokyo. Backed by strategic investments from major Japanese firms, this reinforces the company’s role in advancing sustainable food technologies. The announcement was made at a press event held in the Takanawa Gateway City, a leading innovation district in Tokyo. ImpacFat’s first international move The new facility in …
Umami Bioworks and Friends & Family Set to Pilot Cultivated Seafood Pet Food Across Europe and Asia
Umami Bioworks has announced a new partnership with Friends & Family Pet Food Company to launch cultivated pet food in select international markets. The collaboration will focus on introducing sustainable, high-quality protein sources for pets, with a particular emphasis on cultivated seafood. The initiative will pilot in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. This partnership follows a recent milestone for Umami Bioworks, which has successfully registered two cultivated …
Prefer Raises $4.2M in Oversubscribed Round, Launches Soluble Coffee & Cocoa Powders Made With Fermentation
Singapore-based food tech startup Prefer has secured US$4.2 million in an oversubscribed funding round. This brings the total amount raised by the company to US$6.2 million. The round was led by At One Ventures and Chancery Hill Capital, with participation from existing investor Forge Ventures. The news comes as Prefer announces the commercial launch of its new soluble coffee and cocoa powders, made using a proprietary precision fermentation process. Prefer’s …
Bezos Centre @NUS Partners With Enterprise Singapore to Launch Sustainable Protein Startup Competition
The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (Bezos Centre @NUS) has partnered with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) to launch a new startup competition that aims to accelerate early-stage sustainable protein innovation. The competition will identify and support startups developing sustainable protein solutions, selecting three winners through a competitive pitching process. Each will receive funding and in-kind support, gaining access to Singapore’s comprehensive ecosystem of resources. The …
Umami Bioworks Marine Cell Cultivation Delivers PDRN Without Reliance on Salmon Sperm Harvesting
Singapore-based biotechnology company Umami Bioworks has introduced Marine Radiance™, a platform for developing marine-derived bioactives, and announced what it says is the world’s first animal‑free polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) for use across skincare and medical applications. PDRN, a compound used in anti-aging skincare, wound healing, and regenerative medicine, is currently sourced from salmon sperm. This conventional method involves transporting salmon reproductive organs across global supply chains, a process that raises logistical, ethical, …
Friends & Family Pet Food Co. Receives Regulatory Approval for Cultivated Pet Food in Singapore
U.S.-based Friends & Family Pet Food Company has received regulatory approval to sell its cultivated meat-based pet food in Singapore. The approval was issued by Singapore’s Animal & Veterinary Services (AVS) last month. Friends & Family claims to be the first ever cultivated meat pet food producer to be approved for sale in Asia. The company’s first products will be freeze-dried treats for cats and dogs, made with human-grade cultivated …
Webtalk: Rethinking Food – APAC as a Living Lab for the Future | update #15
The international business webtalk series ‘update’ discusses the most pressing issues of the ongoing protein transition. Based on the latest news, data, and facts, the future of the industry will be put forward and discussed with key market players in this series of talks. Rethinking Food – Singapore as a Living Lab for the Future August 21st, 10:30 AM Berlin | 4:30 PM Singapore | 5:30 PM Tokyo Alternative Protein and Novel food offer a …