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Cultivated pet food company Bene Meat Technologies unveils cutting-edge cell bank A new wave of companies is embracing cultivated meat in the pet food industry. A Czech startup, Bene Meat Technologies, has unveiled an advanced cell bank showcasing the power of cultivated meat in pet food. It presents an alternative that addresses environmental concerns and animal welfare concerns in the production of pet food. ** https://lnkd.in/dGCwxVJf **

Investing £1.6 million in a regulatory sandbox to fast-track approval for cultivated meat in Europe A grant of £1.6 million was provided by the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology to the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland to develop a regulatory sandbox. The initiative will inspire innovation, reduce red tape in regulation, and maybe even change the perception of food as it is known in the UK and worldwide. ** https://lnkd.in/dAnGniKp **

Here are 5 myths about plant-based meat and how to debunk them Plant-based meat alternatives increasingly represent a sea-change in the way people eat around the world. People are increasingly concerned with their health, animal welfare, and the environment. As more and more people plunge into these alternatives, misconceptions about plant-based meats keep cycling around. We will be discussing five of the most common myths associated with plant-based meats. ** https://lnkd.in/d9CsqFuP **

The rye protein scaffold was used to cultivated meat tissue in cellular agriculture Rye protein scaffolds could mark a leap forward in cellular agriculture. Cellular agriculture offers a beaming ray of hope as it seeks the production of meat without raising animals. Recently, researchers at the National University of Singapore have been able to culture pork fat tissue on scaffolds made from rye protein, secalin. In the future of cultivated meat development, this new development can help overcome three major stumbling blocks: cost, scalability, and safety. ** https://lnkd.in/d9DfvY6c **

As a sustainable solution, UPSIDE Foods promotes lab-grown meat It is a fact that cannot be denied that the global food system, especially in terms of meat production, has reached a perfect juncture based on twin challenges; feeding a growing population and related environmental concerns with the use of traditional animal agriculture. By 2050, the population is going to reach up to 9.7 billion, meaning meat consumption will double. This increased demand could exacerbate some of the more damaging impacts of factory farming, such as deforestation, water shortage, and greenhouse gas emissions. UPSIDE Foods and other companies are at the forefront of a revolution in the meat production world, not only encouraging lab-grown meat but also giving reason to believe in ways to meet nutritional needs while preserving the planet. #labgrownmeat #traditionalanimalagriculture ** https://lnkd.in/dZq9kx5t **

The potential for Singapore to adopt plant-based meat Singapore is trying to position itself as the modern-day inventor of alternative proteins due to sustainability and health concerns. As a leading innovator in the plant-based meat industry and with a forward-looking approach to food security, Singapore has a lot of potential to grow over time. There are several factors that may influence the pace at which plant-based meat options are adopted in the city-state, such as price, taste, and consumer education. ** https://lnkd.in/dtnaPPzz **

During the past 3 years, alternative meat has declined Once hailed as the future of sustainable protein, the alternative meat industry has not had its most impressive year over the last three years. Grown fast under popular excitement, the sales figures have plunged successively over the last three years to put a question mark on the future of this industry. Sales, after reaching a high of $1.3 billion in 2020, had fallen to $1.1 billion in 2023, Circana - the market research firm formerly known as IRI - reports. That three-year slump has promoted a reevaluation of the market, its challenges, and the opportunities that remain. ** https://lnkd.in/dzjGPU4e **

Scaling up cultivated meat production with GEA and Believer Meats The food industry is on the verge of a groundbreaking transformation, with sustainability at its core. Leading the charge are two key players: Believer Meats and GEA. This strategic partnership marks a monumental step toward scaling up the production of cultivated meat, a development poised to revolutionize the way we think about meat consumption and its impact on the environment. ** https://lnkd.in/dZAa8bYc **

To improve the taste of lab-grown meat, this Singaporean startup cultivates fish fats In the rapidly evolving field of cultivated meat, the Singapore-based startup ImpacFat is making waves by addressing a critical component often overlooked in alternative meats: fat. Recognizing the role fat plays in the flavor, texture, and nutritional value of meat, ImpacFat has emerged as a pioneer in cultivating fish fat, enhancing the taste and health benefits of lab-grown meat. By focusing on cultivated fish fat, the company aims to revolutionize the alternative protein sector and contribute to a more sustainable, animal-free food system. ** https://lnkd.in/d2sCkaxM **

Plant-based meat launched by Australian company vEEF at price parity with animal meat Australian brand vEEF has introduced four new plant-based meat products that have a carbon-neutral impact, marking a major moment for climate-conscious plant-based food production. These products stand out due to their low cost compared to traditional animal-based meats, frequently priced similarly or even below. It is a significant point for the plant-based and alternative product sector as price has been a barrier to the adoption of such food types. ** https://lnkd.in/dxt29TWS **