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Icelandic biotech company ORF Genetics has raised €5 million to expand production of its MESOkine growth-factor ORF Genetics produces these proteins using bioengineered barley, a method it says is sustainable, safe Top image: © ORF Genetics

Iceland-based ORF Genetics has entered into a partnership with South Korean company SeaWith to boost ORF Genetics specialises in producing animal-free GFs – which are crucial for cell-based meat production Genetics, accelerating its product commercialisation of cell-based meat. Berglind Rán Ólafsdóttir, CEO of ORF Genetics, said: "This collaboration represents a significant milestone for ORF Genetics, as we are already at the forefront of GF production for cultivated meat.

Last week, ORF Genetics and Ivy Farm Technologies hosted a tasting event for its cultivated wagyu beef discussions with discussions between Riley Jackson from Ivy Farm, Björn Lárus Örvar, co-founder of ORF Genetics and Birgitta Guðrún Schepsky Ásgrímsdóttir, co-founder of Sea Growth. Genetics, taking part in this. Berglind Rán Ólafsdóttir, CEO of ORF Genetics, added: “It's wonderful to be able to offer Icelanders

Icelandic biotech ORF Genetics and Australian cell-based meat company Vow have announced the success Berglind Rán Ólafsdóttir, CEO of ORF Genetics, commented: "We are excited to bring this innovative, novel ORF's barley-grown growth factors allow cultured meat companies like Vow not only to grow but to rapidly That is why we are so excited to partner with ORF to announce today that Icelanders will be the first

square-metres and with 2300-square metres designated for production, the facility has the capacity to generate ORF Genetics and Vow announce success of cell-based meat tasting in Europe Earlier this year, Icelandic biotech ORF Genetics and Australian cell-based meat company Vow announced the success of a cultured Berglind Rán Ólafsdóttir, CEO of ORF Genetics, commented: "We are excited to bring this innovative, novel ORF's barley-grown growth factors allow cultured meat companies like Vow not only to grow but to rapidly

Key differences Genetic modification: Molecular farming usually involves genetically modifying plants ORF Genetics Established in Iceland in 2001, ORF Genetics manufactures recombinant proteins, including Additionally, ORF Genetics has developed advanced seed technology designed to enhance yield. Furthermore, ORF Genetics can adapt its processing techniques to better suit food production needs, including protein in the seed,” Björn Örvar, ORF Genetics’ co-founder, CSO and EVP of business development, said

Thursday (15 May), where Ivy Farm co-hosted the first-ever tasting of cultivated beef in the Nordics with ORF Genetics, a producer of recombinant animal growth factors derived from barley seeds.

Icelandic start-up ORF Genetics showcased its expertise in producing recombinant animal-free growth factors

Enduro Genetics, a synthetic biology start-up, has successfully raised €12 million in Series A funding Biomanufacturing relies heavily on genetically engineered microorganisms to produce a range of products Enduro Genetics aims to tackle this issue with its proprietary technology, known as Enduro Sense. By integrating a genetic plug-in into microbial production hosts, Enduro Sense aligns the health and Enduro Genetics has already established collaborations with leading players in the biomanufacturing sector

Copenhagen restaurant Noma has announced a partnership with bio-solutions company Novonesis to explore how biology can be used to create new flavours, ingredients and sustainable food products. The collaboration brings together Noma’s expertise in fermentation and culinary innovation with Novonesis’ scientific knowledge in microbiology and biosolutions. Together, the partners aim to develop healthier and more flavourful products while promoting more sustainable approaches to food production. René Redzepi, founder and co-owner of Noma, said: “We need to inspire the world to eat in new ways, and I believe that flavour is the change factor for this. Deliciousness is our superpower at Noma, and in partnership with Novonesis, we can take our imagination, our knowledge, to unlock incredible new flavours and bring them to people’s homes around the world.” The collaboration will also explore applications for bio-solutions within Noma Projects, the restaurant’s innovation arm that develops consumer products inspired by Noma’s test kitchen. The companies plan to co-develop new ingredients that can help redefine how taste and texture are achieved in foods, while making better use of local ingredients. Andrew Taylor, executive vice president of food and beverage bio-solutions at Novonesis, said: “What it means to be delicious varies by location. That’s why we have local labs all over the world. By teaming up with Noma, we are taking our knowledge of taste and texture to the next level, creating foods that are healthier, more flavourful and better for the planet." The first prototypes resulting from the partnership will be unveiled at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai from 4-6 November.

Researchers at the Carlsberg Research Laboratory have identified a key gene that could help protect cereal involved scientists from the University of Copenhagen, University of Cambridge, Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics By identifying the genetic mechanisms that determine whether grains begin to germinate prematurely before Using advanced genetic mapping and multi-year field trials across continents, the international research Laboratory, added: “Our work shows how centuries of farming and climate adaptation have shaped the genetic

such as M&M’s, Snickers and Dove chocolate – has entered into a licensing agreement with agricultural gene-editing This partnership aims to leverage advanced CRISPR technology – a gene-editing tool that allows scientists The collaboration grants Mars access to Pairwise's proprietary gene-editing tools and trait libraries As Mars advances its gene-editing initiatives, the regulatory landscape surrounding genetically modified The European Union is currently deliberating guidelines for gene-edited crops, which are largely unregulated