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The F-Label: Bridging the gap between innovation and consumer trust in animal-free fermentation
The Cell Base spoke to Renato Pichler, V-Label founder, to find out more about the implications of this new fermentation labelling system.

Hoxton Farms and Sumitomo team up to advance cultivated fat market in Asia
Hoxton Farms has partnered with Sumitomo Corporation aimed at introducing Hoxton Fat, a cultivated pork fat, to the Asia-Pacific market.

Bon Vivant rebrands to Verley, unveils precision-fermented functional dairy protein portfolio
The company has created stable, versatile cow-free whey proteins with complete amino acid profiles, designed for 'demanding' applications.

Global agri-food-tech investment shrinks as sector enters new growth phase
The agri-food-tech sector has seen a steep decline in investment, with funding down 73% from its 2021 peak, according to 2024 FoodTech 500.

Aleph Farms Secures $29m to propel cultivated steak production
Aleph Farms has successfully raised $29 million in funding aimed at advancing its production capabilities for whole-cut cultivated steak.

Fazer teams up with Solar Foods on Solein-powered protein snacks
Finnish food experience company, Fazer, has introduced a new line of protein snacks powered by Solar Foods' fermented protein Solein.

Umami Bioworks launches advanced AI tool for cultivated seafood production
Umami Bioworks, a Singapore-based start-up known for its innovations in cultivated seafood, has unveiled an advanced version of its AI tool,

Simple Planet eyes Halal certification for cell-based food products
South Korean start-up Simple Planet has announced its strategic initiative to pursue Halal certification for its cell-based food products.

Solar Foods unveils investment plan for emission reduction project in Europe
Solar Foods reveals an ambitious investment plan that could establish the largest emission reduction project in Europe.

Start-up spotlight: Bright Biotech
In this ‘Start-up Spotlight,’ we speak with Mohammad Khalil El Hajj, CEO of Bright Biotech, a firm pioneering the use of plant chloroplasts.

Solar Foods signs MoUs for 6,000 tonnes of Solein
Solar Foods signs MoUs with two global partners to commercialise 6,000 tonnes of its microbial protein, Solein, annually.

Canada invests in Cellular Agriculture Prairies Ecosystem hub
The Canadian government has pledged $1 million to launch a cellular agriculture initiative in the Prairies.

Bug alert: Could insect cell lines advance cultivated meat production?
Researchers from Tufts have successfully established a non-adherent insect cell line derived from the Tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta).

UK Food Standards Agency launches innovative regulatory programme for cultivated products
The UK Food Standards Agency has launched a regulatory programme focused on ensuring the safety and efficacy of cell-cultivated products.
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