Cellular Agriculture Europe has announced a 150% expansion in its membership, welcoming 12 new members to its community of cell-ag companies.

The new members include start-ups, established companies and research institutions dedicated to advancing the field of cellular agriculture.

By joining Cellular Agriculture Europe, these companies will have the opportunity to share knowledge and resources and join forces to support the sector’s growth, driving the industry forward.

The new companies are:

• Alternative Proteins Association, UK
  

• Bruno Cell, Italy
  

• Cell4Food, Portugal
  

• Fishway, Belgium
  

• Food Novelties, Greece
  

• Labfarm, Poland
  

• Mewery, Czech Republic
  

• NewForm Foods, UK
  

• Re:meat, Sweden
  

• Tech4Meat, Slovenia
  

• Roslin Technologies, UK
  

• Upstream Foods, Netherlands

Cellular Agriculture Europe’s president, Robert Jones, said: “We are excited to welcome 12 new food companies that share our commitment to a protein diversification strategy that boosts European competitiveness while supporting farmers with new opportunities and contributing to our shared climate goals. It is especially exciting to see our members represent cultures and food traditions from all corners of Europe.”

Roman Lauš, board member of Cellular Agriculture Europe and CEO of new member Mewery, commented: “Mewery joining Cellular Agriculture Europe as a member is a significant milestone in our development. Becoming part of this coalition of companies dedicated to advancing sustainable and innovative food production in Europe aligns perfectly with our mission.”

Stefano Lattanzi, CEO of new member BrunoCell, stated: “Since the Meloni [Italian] government announced plans to stifle our innovations, our small company was overwhelmed by legal engagements and media requests. It is a relief to join Cellular Agriculture Europe, where we will have a platform to bring together European stakeholders, combat misinformation and show how our technology can contribute to long-term food security and strategic autonomy in the growing climate crisis.”

Wiesław Macherzyński, COO of LabFarm added: “As the only company in Poland working on cultivated meat production, we believe that collaboration across Europe can lead to knowledge sharing and profound benefit from the inclusion of diverse perspectives. Also, it can lead to the development of unified standards and certifications, strengthening the consumers’ trust and the acceptance of a new food category.”

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