Food4Sustainability CoLAB’s Post

🎊 3 Exciting Pieces of Cultivated Meat News to Kick Off 2025 2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for cellular agriculture! Here are three exciting updates from this month: 🔹 The Netherlands is doubling down on cellular agriculture innovation → What?: Two open-access scale-up facilities opened in the Netherlands, allowing companies working in cell culture and precision fermentation to expand their R&D and production processes. → Who?: A collaboration between Mosa Meat, Cellulaire Agricultuur Nederland, NIZO, the Dutch National Growth Fund, and the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature. → Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eT9jH3TJ 🔹 A bold call for UK action → What?: A new report outlined the need for collaboration, infrastructure, and funding to help the UK keep pace with the global push for cultivated meat → Who?: The report on engineering biology was published by the House of Lords. → Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8UW8adS 🔹Building global partnerships for alternative proteins → What?: A workshop was hosted to unite Indian and European stakeholders around scaling the smart protein supply chain through strengthened bilateral relations. → Who?: The workshop was hosted at IIT Bombay, by The Good Food Institute India and The European Sustainable Protein Research Network. → Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5m6WtCV ⬇️ Which of these developments excites you the most? Let us know in the comments! #CultivatedMeat #CellularAgriculture #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #AlternativeProteins

Innovating for Food Security 🌾 From fertilizer-free crops to enhancing photosynthesis, bold research can transform agriculture. 153 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates are calling for moonshot technologies to address food insecurity by 2050. 📈 It’s time to prioritize innovation and secure our future. Read more: https://buff.ly/4fXZOvk #Laureates4Action #MoonshotForHunger

🌾 Join us at #IWC2024, where innovation and sustainability in global wheat production take center stage. Aligned with #CIMMYT's 2030 strategy, this event focuses on cutting-edge science, strong partnerships, and climate-resilient agriculture to secure a food and nutrition-secure future. 📅 Why Attend? - Innovative Research: Explore breakthroughs in wheat genomics and breeding. - Global Collaboration: Connect with leading experts. - Sustainability: Discover the latest in sustainable farming practices. Be part of the conversation that’s shaping a more inclusive and resilient agrifood system. 🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/43npYD3 #WheatResearch #AgricultureInnovation #Sustainability #IWC2024 #FoodSecurity

🎉 Happy Birthday, Gregor Mendel! 🌿 🌱Today, we celebrate the father of genetics, whose groundbreaking work on pea plants revolutionized our understanding of heredity. Mendel's insights are not just historical milestones; they are crucial for modern research, especially in improving plant variety testing in Europe. 🧬 Mendel's pioneering experiments laid the foundation for genetic studies, allowing us to unravel the complexities of plant traits. This knowledge is essential for enhancing plant variety testing, ensuring the development of high-quality, resilient crops suited to European climates and agricultural practices. 🌾 By building on Mendel's discoveries, researchers can refine testing protocols and create robust methodologies for evaluating plant varieties. These advancements are key to addressing food security, promoting sustainable farming, and meeting the diverse needs of Europe's agricultural sector. 👆 Let's honor Mendel's legacy by continuing to innovate in plant variety testing, ensuring a sustainable and nutritious future for Europe. ℹ️ Learn more about INVITE project and its work to improve plant variety testing in Europe and contribute to sustainable agriculture: h2020-invite.eu #HappyBirthdayMendel #genetics #plantvarietytesting #sustainableagriculture #foodsecurity #plantscience #innovation

🧫🥩 CEO of FoodTech 500 alum Tender Food is among the speakers at the upcoming Cellular Agriculture Innovation Day. Tufts University will host its third annual Cellular Agriculture Innovation Day on January 9-10, 2025, at the Joyce Cummings Center in Massachusetts. The event will bring together leaders from academia, industry, and government to address challenges in scaling production, regulatory landscapes, and translating research into market-ready products. As the home of the USDA-designated National Institute for Cellular Agriculture, Tufts is a hub for innovation in the field. This year’s event features speakers from organizations like The Good Food Institute, Deco Labs, and FoodTech 500 alum Tender Food, offering insights into the industry’s evolution and future strategies. David Kaplan, director of Tufts’ Center for Cellular Agriculture, called the event a key moment for advancing the sector. Discussions are expected to shape the trajectory of cellular agriculture and its role in creating a sustainable food system. Read the full The Cell Base article: https://lnkd.in/ezRTmWyh #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #cellularagriculture #cellag #cultivatedmeat #futurefood #innovation

“I'm a real optimist that agriculture has the potential to solve some very significant global challenges, particularly when it comes to climate.” 🌱 Louis Brown (Carrot Ventures) discusses what the future of food and agriculture R&D could look like, in this video captured during the final event of our Global Challenge campaign. 👨🌾 For more insights in sustainable agriculture, crop science, and alternative proteins, download our latest R&D trends report: https://lnkd.in/egFbaasH #globalchallenges #agtech #cropscience #sustainablefood #aginnovation

“I'm a real optimist that agriculture has the potential to solve some very significant global challenges, particularly when it comes to climate.” 🌱 Louis Brown (Carrot Ventures) discusses what the future of food and agriculture R&D could look like, in this video captured during the final event of our Global Challenge campaign 👨🌾 For more insights in sustainable agriculture, crop science, and alternative proteins, download our latest R&D trends report: https://lnkd.in/e6xtAYVv #globalchallenges #agtech #cropscience #sustainablefood #aginnovation

☀️☀️Innovation, Drive, Impact on Sustainable Agriculture☀️☀️ 💡These are the attributes that define the #OECS Youth in Agriculture who were represented in Dominica last week for the symposium. 🛣️ We announced the Person of the Year, Ms. Bevon Charles, who demonstrated why we need young people in our roadmap for the future. #OECSAgriculture

🌱 AGRITECH DAY Highlight: TECHNICAL LOCKS ON THE USE OF BIO PRODUCTS USED FOR PLANT PROTECTION: THE CONCEPT OF SPRAYABILITY AND RELATED ISSUES 🌱 📅 Join us on October 24th at AGRITECH DAY for a deep dive into the cutting-edge challenges and solutions in plant protection. This presentation, led by renowned experts Olivier Naud from INRAE Montpellier, explores the crucial concept of spray-ability in the application of biocontrol products. Discover how the compatibility between bioPPP and agricultural sprayers impacts everything from product formulation to operational safety. With practical examples and innovative research, learn about the constraints and technological locks that affect the efficiency of bio products when used in the field. 👉 Whether you're a farmer, researcher, or industry stakeholder, this session will provide valuable insights into optimizing plant protection methods and enhancing sustainable agricultural practices. 📅 Date: October 24, 2024 📍 Location: Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/em_XauRg   #AgritechDay #SustainableAgriculture #PlantProtection #Biocontrol #InnovationInAgriculture Johnson Electric Stratasys

🌱 An insightful discussion on NGTs and agriculture at KU Leuven Plant Institute This past Friday, the KU Leuven Plant Institute had the privilege of welcoming MEP Kathleen Van Brempt and Bruno Tobback. Our meeting focused on New Genome Techniques (NGTs) and their critical role in shaping a sustainable future for European agriculture. Our conversation explored the science and history of NGTs, highlighting their potential to enhance agricultural resilience and sustainability. With MEP Van Brempt and Mr. Tobback, we examined important policy considerations such as labeling and traceability, and the impact on organic farming. The dialogue bridged academic research and policy, highlighting the importance of evidence-based approaches to agricultural innovation. We extend our deepest thanks to MEP Kathleen Van Brempt, Bruno Tobback, and all attendees for a meaningful exchange of ideas. Your insights contribute significantly to our collective understanding and the ongoing dialogue between science and policy. This meeting underscores our shared commitment to advancing agricultural practices that are not only scientifically sound but also socially and environmentally responsible. #NGTs #PolicyDialogue #SustainableAgriculture