How To Explain Lab-Grown Meat Simply to People Who Aren’t Scientists
A recent video by social media influencer Jimmy Donaldson has renewed public interest in cultivated meat. While the scientific process…
Top stories in Cultivated Meat – May 2026
In May 2026, the lab-grown meat industry is experiencing a mixed landscape of major breakthroughs, bankruptcies, and regulatory pressures. π…
Japan publishes first draft safety guidelines for cultivated meat as regulatory debate advances | PPTI News
Japanβs Food Sanitation Standards Council recently presented a draft guideline for the safety of cell-cultured foods. This document follows thirteen…
FPP x CMS – November 4-5 2026 – Amsterdam π
In 2026, the event will be co-located with the Cultured Meat Symposium for the first time in Europe, with two…
Cell sources and engineering strategies for cultured meat production: a critical comparative review
Research into cultured meat aims to address ethical and environmental concerns by producing food from animal cells. This study evaluates…
Becoming the Go-To Lab for Novel Foods: A Guide for Contract Testing Labs & Manufacturers
This webinar, organized by Protein Production Technology International in partnership with Merck, sheds light on the critical challenges of industrializing…
California Cultured, UC Davis Get $2.8M Govt Grants to Cut Lab-Grown Chocolate Costs
California Cultured and the University of California, Davis have entered a partnership to reduce the production costs of cell-based cocoa.…
India’s StrainX Bioworks Raises $13M to Bring Precision-Fermented Proteins to Market
Indian precision fermentation startup StrainX Bioworks has exited stealth mode after securing $13 million in funding. The company, founded by…
Germany to Open Cultivated Meat Innovation Hub As Part of Biotech Roadmap
The German government has introduced a biotechnology roadmap to establish a national innovation hub for cultivated meat and precision fermented…
Becoming the Go-To Lab for Novel Foods: A Guide for Contract Testing Labs & Manufacturers In Partnership With Merck Life Science – Thursday, May 28th 2026 – 4:00 PM (CEST) π
As novel foods move closer to commercialization, the role of contract testing laboratories is becoming increasingly critical. From ensuring regulatory…
