NEW TECH FOODS

Dutch biotechnology company Meatable and Singapore-based TruMeat have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of cultivated meat.

Meatable specialises in developing advanced cultivated meat technologies, particularly for pork, that enable the sustainable production of meat without the need for traditional animal farming. TruMeat, meanwhile, focuses on the industrialisation of cultivated meat technologies and contract manufacturing, providing essential infrastructure and expertise for large-scale production.

This collaboration, unveiled on 30 April 2025, will focus on optimising production processes and developing media solutions, with plans to establish a cutting-edge facility in Singapore.

The partnership aims to address one of the industry's most pressing challenges: achieving cost-effective production of cultivated meat at a scale that can compete with conventional meat. Meatable, recognised for its advanced cultivated meat technology, will leverage TruMeat's expertise in contract manufacturing to enhance efficiency and reduce production costs.

Jeff Tripician, CEO of Meatable, said: "This is the next step in our journey to make cultivated meat accessible and affordable. We have full trust in TruMeat's expertise, and together, we are confident in our ability to optimise processes and scale efficiently. This collaboration brings us closer to providing the meat industry with the solutions it needs to deliver great tasting, sustainable meat to customers and consumers worldwide."

The new facility in Singapore is poised to be a pivotal player in the cultivated meat landscape. It will be the first in the region dedicated to producing cultivated meat at the necessary cost levels and volumes for commercial partners to formulate, test and launch products effectively.

James Chui, chairman of TruMeat, noted the significance of this development: "We recognise that Meatable is a clear leader in the cultivated meat space, and we have been waiting for a technology with this potential. We are very confident that by combining our strengths, we can achieve the necessary cost reductions and the commercial scale to make cultivated meat a viable option for global markets."