Japan publishes first draft safety guidelines for cultivated meat as regulatory debate advances | PPTI News
Japan’s 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 🗓
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) 🗓
As novel foods move closer to commercialization, the role of contract testing laboratories is becoming increasingly critical. From ensuring regulatory…
Big Idea Ventures Backs Five Startups Targeting Cost and Scalability in Food Biotech
Big Idea Ventures has invested 200,000 dollars each in five international startups as part of its Global Food Innovation Fund…
Lab-Grown Meat Firm Cultimate Foods Files for Bankruptcy, Remains Hopeful
Berlin-based startup Cultimate Foods has filed for bankruptcy and begun a financial restructuring process. Founded in 2022, the company specializes…