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Aleph Farms secures $29m to propel cultivated steak production
Meat

25 March 2025

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.

Savor debuts animal- and plant-free butter
Ingredients

25 March 2025

Savor debuts animal- and plant-free butter

Savor has announced the commercial launch of an animal- and plant-free butter.

A meaty debate: The battle over cultivated meat bans
Exclusives

25 March 2025

A meaty debate: The battle over cultivated meat bans

Will cultivated meat find its place on consumers’ plates, or is the industry facing an uphill battle? The Cell base explores.

Report highlights pathways for growth in fermentation-derived ingredients for the alt-protein sector
Research

24 March 2025

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.

Fazer teams up with Solar Foods on Solein-powered protein snacks
Precision fermentation

24 March 2025

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.

Research: Cultivated meat gains ground - A comprehensive review from the University of Bologna
Research

24 March 2025

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.

Brevel secures $25m in seed round expansion to advance microalgae protein production
Precision fermentation

24 March 2025

Brevel secures $25m in seed round expansion to advance microalgae protein production

Brevel, a climate food-tech company specialising in microalgae protein, has successfully expanded its seed funding round to a total of $25m.

Upside Foods restructures amid industry challenges
Business

21 March 2025

Upside Foods restructures amid industry challenges

Upside Foods has initiated another round of layoffs as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

Cult Food Science partners with cultivated meat producer for pet treats
Meat

21 March 2025

Cult Food Science partners with cultivated meat producer for pet treats

The company's subsidiary, Further Foods, has secured an research & development supply agreement with a cultivated meat producer.

PoLoPo increases lab capacity to supply hundreds of grams per month of functional proteins
Ingredients

21 March 2025

PoLoPo increases lab capacity to supply hundreds of grams per month of functional proteins

PoLoPo has increased its lab capacity to produce hundreds of grams of functional proteins per month for food industry partners.

Umami Bioworks launches advanced AI tool for cultivated seafood production
Seafood

20 March 2025

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
Ingredients

20 March 2025

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.

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