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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.
Report highlights pathways for growth in fermentation-derived ingredients for the alt-protein sector
McKinsey's new report, Ingredients for the Future, explores key strategies for the alternative protein industry, focusing on fermentation.
Research: Cultivated meat gains ground - A comprehensive review from the University of Bologna
Researchers at the University of Bologna have released a systematic literature review that scrutinises the cultivated meat value chain.
South Korea to establish first dedicated cultivated meat research centre
South Korea is launching its first cultivated meat research centre with ₩14.5B ($10M) public funding to strengthen its food tech leadership.
Opinion: The basal media bottleneck holding cultivated meat back
Cai Linton of Multus explores how basal media bottlenecks are stalling progress and how innovative solutions can help cultivated meat thrive
Canada invests in Cellular Agriculture Prairies Ecosystem hub
The Canadian government has pledged $1 million to launch a cellular agriculture initiative in the Prairies.
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.
Report: European alternative protein patents surge by 960% in a decade
GFI Europe has revealed a staggering 960% increase in patent publications related to alt-proteins over the past decade.
Discovery of synthetic growth factor offers promising alternative for cell culture applications
Researchers have found that guanylhydrazone-based small molecule TCB-32 could serve as an alternative to basic fibroblast growth factors.
Solis Agrosciences secures series A funding to expand genome editing sequencing capabilities
Solis Agrosciences, a provider of specialised agricultural research services, has completed of a funding round led by Cultivation Capital.
Aloe vera scaffolds pave the way for sustainable cultured meat production
Research from The Hebrew Uni of Jerusalem highlights the innovative use of aloe vera as a scaffold material for cultivated meat production.
Study: Regional disparities in acceptance of cultivated meat in Brazil
A new study finds regional differences in Brazil's cultivated meat acceptance, highlighting demographics and culture for alt-protein makers.
Study reveals antimicrobial solution for cultured meat
A team from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified an alternative to traditional antibiotics in the production of cultured meat
Edible microcarriers could enhance scalability for cultivated fish fillets
A team at Ocean University China has developed edible macroporous microcarriers that revolutionise the production of cultured fish fillets.
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