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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.

Siân Yates
Mar 265 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Mar 242 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Mar 243 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Mar 172 min read


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

Siân Yates
Mar 144 min read


Canada invests in Cellular Agriculture Prairies Ecosystem hub
The Canadian government has pledged $1 million to launch a cellular agriculture initiative in the Prairies.

Siân Yates
Mar 132 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Mar 104 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Mar 73 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Mar 72 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Feb 282 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Feb 273 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Feb 242 min read


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

Siân Yates
Feb 212 min read


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.

Siân Yates
Feb 202 min read


Simple Planet introduces serum-free cell culture medium
Simple Planet, a South Korean alternative protein lab, has developed an innovative serum-free cell culture medium using recycled probiotics.

Siân Yates
Feb 192 min read


The Cultivated B unveils cost-effective FGFR1 agonists to enhance cell growth
The Cultivated B has advanced cell culture tech by discovering a new class of FGFR1 agonists that mimic bFGF effects on cell proliferation.

Siân Yates
Feb 182 min read


Study: Alternative proteins could generate €65bn and 250,000 jobs for Germany by 2045
A recent analysis conducted by Systemiq and supported by the GFI highlights the economic potential of alternative proteins in Germany.

Siân Yates
Feb 173 min read


UK government invests £75m in alternative protein innovation, GFI finds
A recent analysis reveals that the UK government has allocated £75 million towards the development of alternative proteins.

Siân Yates
Feb 142 min read


Review: EU regulation of cultivated meat raises critical questions
EU regulatory framework for cultivated meat is under fire, sparking a debate that could reshape the future of food technology in the region.

Siân Yates
Feb 122 min read


Engineers develop metamaterials for sustainable meat alternatives
Engineers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have unveiled a novel approach to creating whole cuts of meat using advanced metamaterials

Siân Yates
Feb 102 min read
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