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Shanghai-based cell culture media manufacturer JSBio has announced an expanded focus on cellular agriculture, leveraging its biopharma expertise to advance the scalability and cost-efficiency of cultivated meat production.

With more than a decade of experience in large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing, JSBio has produced over 200 serum-free media formulations for a variety of cell types. Building on this foundation, the company has developed its CellKey series – a line of food-grade culture media designed specifically for cultivated meat applications.

The company said it currently supplies culture media to existing cultivated meat partners for under $1 per litre and plans further cost reductions as it expands its supply chain and adopts new process technologies.

JSBio operates what it describes as Asia’s largest dry powder culture media network, with an annual capacity exceeding 6,000 tonnes across multiple sites.

Shun Luo, founder of JSBio, said: "Cellular agriculture is a breakthrough technology that enables the production of real animal ingredients directly from cells. It offers a powerful way to strengthen food security and promote sustainability. This expansion is a natural next step for us, extending our mission from advancing human health to supporting the long-term wellbeing of both people and the planet."

Louis Cheung, chief operating officer of JSBio, added: "For existing cultivated meat clients, JSBio offers culture media at less than one US dollar per litre. As we expand our supply chain and adopt new technologies to boost productivity, we anticipate further reductions in cost."

"With over 6,000 tons of annual capacity across several sites, JSBio operates Asia's largest dry powder culture media network – positioning us to deliver both scale and affordability to our partners."

As part of its growth strategy, JSBio has joined the APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture (APAC-SCA) to strengthen collaboration and innovation across the region.

“JSBio is among the most capable players in Asia for culture media innovation and scalable bioprocess support,” said Peter Yu, programme director at APAC-SCA. “With their regional leadership and solid expertise, JSBio will help global players scale efficiently in Asia and advance commercialisation."