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🐔🇬🇧 VITAL MEAT SEEKS UK APPROVAL FOR 2025 CULTIVATED CHICKEN LAUNCH France’s VITAL MEAT, which makes cultivated chicken as a B2B ingredient for hybrid meats, has applied for regulatory approval in the UK, making it one of only a handful of companies to do so. The startup has submitted a novel food dossier to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland, whose scientists and experts will now assess the application in a process expected to last 18 months to two years. The development comes six months after the cultivated chicken player filed for approval in Singapore too, with the green light from its regulator thought to be imminent. “We can’t wait to start commercialisation in Great Britain; chicken is one of the most consumed meat over there,” said Vital Meat co-founder and CEO Etienne Duthoit. “We are now preparing our launch in 2025 and looking for food partners.” Vital Meat, which uses pharmaceutical technology to transform cells from fertilised chicken eggs into cultivated meat, expects to receive regulatory clearance in Singapore by the end of the year. “We are going through the questions and answers process with scientific experts from SFA and so far, the discussion is very smooth and is going well,” said Claude Rescan, the startup’s regulatory expert. The company partnered with cell culture media producer Biowest last year, whose customised serum-free media for Vital Meat allows the latter to manufacture its cultivated chicken in 250-litre bioreactors, capable of producing several kgs of product at a time. The collaboration has allowed the French startup to reduce costs too, which is a crucial entry barrier for cultivated meat. #GreenQueen #altprorein #futurefoods #foodtech #sustainability #foodsystems #climateaction 

🧫🍔 BENE MEAT UNVEILS CULTIVATED BURGERS PRICED THE SAME AS PREMIUM BEEF Bene Meat, the Czech producer of cultivated meat for humans and pets, has introduced its first burger patty, which would cost consumers the same as premium beef. It marks the startup’s first innovation for human food applications, following the registration of its cultivated pet food as an EU feed material last year (which is separate from an official regulatory approval for sale). Human food was always part of the startup’s plans, and the claim that it can offer cultivated meat at price parity with premium conventional versions would resonate with consumers worried about the high costs of these proteins, and signpost an advancement in the industry’s bid to make price-competitive products. “Developing cultivated beef for human consumption has been our primary goal from the outset, especially due to the significant environmental impact associated with traditional beef production. Along the way, we have expanded our efforts to include other cell lines and markets,” Tomáš Kubeš, head of strategic projects at Bene Meat, tells Green Queen. Bene Meat’s burger doesn’t use fetal bovine serum, the controversial and expensive growth medium that more and more cultivated meat producers are moving away from. That said, it will be a while before this burger makes it to your dinner table. The startup would need to go through food safety regulators in each market it plans to launch in, including the EU, which has proved to be the most complex framework for companies (only one startup has filed for approval in the region). More information in the full article: https://lnkd.in/ekfahGpz #GreenQueen #altprotein #cultivatedmeat #futurefood #foodtech #innovation #foodsystems #sustainability

Advancing secure practices in modern food production (Quotes from MEAT+POULTRY, April 8, 2024) The marketplace is witnessing an expansion in hybrid offerings. Such products integrate animal meat with elements like plant-based proteins, whole grains, and a variety of vegetables. Concurrently, there's a burgeoning category of proteins devoid of animal products, which includes a range from fungi and mycelium to proteins that are cultivated. These alternatives mirror traditional meat but are produced through precision fermentation techniques, eliminating the need for animals. ** https://lnkd.in/dDqNXw8n **

Advancing secure practices in modern food production (Quotes from MEAT+POULTRY, April 8, 2024) The marketplace is witnessing an expansion in hybrid offerings. Such products integrate animal meat with elements like plant-based proteins, whole grains, and a variety of vegetables. Concurrently, there's a burgeoning category of proteins devoid of animal products, which includes a range from fungi and mycelium to proteins that are cultivated. These alternatives mirror traditional meat but are produced through precision fermentation techniques, eliminating the need for animals. ** https://lnkd.in/dcdMk_AW **

#EU_Organic_Day, celebrated every year on 23rd September, is a key time to celebrate the organic sector and assess Europe's progress toward achieving 25% organic land by 2030. Officially launched in 2021 by the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council of the European Union, this day reflects on consumer demand trends, raising awareness of organic farming benefits and setting future goals for organic farming across Europe, emphasizing the principles of #Health, #Ecology, #Fairness, and #Care. In the organic food sector, effective food safety management and sustainable farm practices are critical to maintaining the integrity of the organic food industry. By employing optimal means for handling organic agricultural practices and strengthening food safety compliance, farmers and manufacturers can boost consumer confidence and promote organic products, resonating with the objectives of EU Organic Day. At Smart Food Safe : Quality & Food Safety Management Software, we support the organic movement with our farm-to-fork food safety digital modules, equipping stakeholders with tech-assisted solutions so that organic food production takes place aligning with the highest safety standards.  #EUOrganicDay2024 #OrganicFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSafety #FarmManagement

Mosa Meat, the creators of the world’s first cultivated beef burger, has taken a major step forward by applying for EU approval to sell its cultivated beef fat as a novel food ingredient. This fat, designed to elevate plant-based products like burgers and meatballs, addresses a key challenge in plant-based foods: replicating the rich taste and mouthfeel of traditional beef. If approved, Mosa Meat will gain access to all 27 EU member states and the three EEA countries, marking a significant regulatory milestone. CEO Maarten Bosch highlights the culinary potential of cultivated fat, emphasizing its ability to deliver the authentic beefy flavor consumers crave. Backed by investors like Mitsubishi Corporation and Leonardo DiCaprio, Mosa Meat has raised over $200M and recently opened the world’s largest cultivated meat facility in Maastricht. This innovation could be a game-changer for hybrid meat and sustainability, with cultivated beef capable of slashing emissions by 93% and land use by 95%. More below by Green Queen Media and stay ahead with the latest news, investments, research, and more for all things cultivated meat at www.cleanmeatterminal.com https://lnkd.in/eNvjy5Ye

Recently, the Dutch startup Mosa Meat has filed a novel food regulatory application for its cultivated beef fat in the European Union. This move represents a significant step in the journey toward sustainable food innovation. Mosa Meat’s application seeks market authorization for its cultivated beef fat, which can be combined with plant-based ingredients to create hybrid meat products such as hamburgers, meatballs, and more. This makes Mosa Meat the second company to file for approval with the EU Commission and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following French startup Gourmey. This regulatory process is expected to take around 18 months, during which the dossier will be thoroughly evaluated. If successful, Mosa Meat will be able to market its innovative ingredient across all 27 EU member states. 🍔🇪🇺 The cultivation of beef fat not only enhances flavor and mouthfeel but also addresses the urgent need for alternative sources with a lower environmental impact. Cultivated meat has the potential to significantly reduce emissions, land use, and water consumption compared to conventional meat. As we witness the evolution of the food industry, Mosa Meat's developments highlight the promising future of hybrid meat products. We look forward to seeing how these innovations contribute to a more sustainable and nutritious food landscape. 🌱 #sustainablefood #cultivatedmeat

🧫🥩 C-LABEL: DO WE NEED A CERTIFICATION FOR CULTIVATED MEAT? To help consumers identify and understand how products like cultivated meat are made, V-Label has introduced a certification system for these novel foods. Complementing its vegetarian and vegan accreditation marks, C-Label is described by its issuing organization as a globally registered “robust certification system” to ensure the highest standards of cultivated meat production and distribution. London-based pet food maker Meatly, the first cultivated meat company to be cleared to sell in the UK, is the inaugural recipient of the certification, with its cultivated chicken set to sport the C-Label upon launch. “As we move closer and closer towards a world where cultivated meat will become the norm, certification such as the C-Label will be increasingly necessary for consumer confidence in this new and revolutionary product,” said Meatly co-founder and CEO Owen Ensor. The label isn’t restricted to just retail products, reveals V-Label founder Renato Pichler. “We certify producers of the cells, but also the producers of the end product,” he tells Green Queen. “Everything has to start with the production of the cells. But you can’t certify an end product if you haven’t already certified the actual cell production behind it.” Pichler argues that the market for these products is developing “very quickly”, and the C-Label can help “increase the transparency of the whole cultured sector”. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d5Ch2S9P #GreenQueen #altprotein #cultivatedmeat #futurefood #foodtech #innovation #foodsystems

🚨 Vow's cultivated quail is now for sale in Hong Kong, making this the third market where cultivated meat is commercially available. More details via The Good Food Institute APAC → https://bit.ly/3Oi29py Vow's first cultivated quail product, Forged Parfait, will be sold at The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental, a high-end izakaya bar in Hong Kong. This dish first appeared in Singapore after receiving regulatory approval there in March 2024. Their second product will soon make its commercial debut in Hong Kong: a foie gras-inspired dish called Forged Gras, which the company says provides “a richly satisfying ‘fatty liver’ experience.” Vow’s initial approval by the Singapore Food Agency was a key part of how the startup managed to enter Hong Kong, according to CEO George Peppou. The company’s Singapore approval “served as an important proof point” in satisfying the Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department’s standards for commercial sale, he told GFI APAC. As cultivated foods continue to gain attention from policymakers in the APAC region, Vow's entry into Hong Kong demonstrates the high value in mutual recognition of regulatory frameworks across the region. GFI APAC has played a crucial role in providing guidance and helping to harmonize regional regulations in APAC to bring cultivated foods to market. “If past is prologue, once a promising new technology finds a solid foothold in Asia’s largest economy, sweeping changes often follow – slowly at first, and then all at once,” says GFI APAC managing director Mirte Gosker.

✅🍔 MOSA MEAT FILES TO SELL CULTIVATED FAT FOR HYBRID MEAT IN EUROPE Mosa Meat has submitted a dossier in the EU for a cultivated beef fat ingredient, which can be mixed with plant-based ingredients for use in hybrid meat products like hamburgers, meatballs, empanadas, or bolognese. It is only the second company filing for approval for cultivated meat from the EU Commission and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following French startup GOURMEY‘s application in July. The two bodies will now evaluate the dossier in a process that’s expected to take 18 months. If successful, Mosa Meat would be able to sell the ingredient in all 27 member states and the three EEA countries. The development comes months after Mosa Meat held a public tasting for cattle farmers, product developers and other industry representatives at its headquarters in Maastricht, where it dished out hybrid beef burgers. “The burgers in our public tastings were produced with a very similar blend, using our cultivated fat,” CEO Maarten Bosch tells Green Queen. Beyond Europe and Singapore, Bosch teased submissions in “two other geographies” imminently. The company has previously indicated interest in the UK, Switzerland and the US – though the new Trump administration could derail progress in the latter. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eNvjy5Ye #GreenQueen #altprotein #cultivatedmeat #futurefood #foodsystems #sustainability #foodtech #innovation