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        Israeli biotechnology firm ProFuse Technology has partnered with Estonian company Gelatex Technologies to expand the capacity and accelerate the production of cell-cultured meat.
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        Through this partnership, ProFuse has combined its media supplement with Gelatex&rsquo;s plant-based scaffolds to develop a method that claims to reduce the chicken muscle growth cycle to 48 hours and enhance the protein content of cell-cultured meat.
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        The companies plan to offer their nanofiber scaffolds and detailed protocols for optimal muscle growth to interested parties for optimizing cell-cultured meat production.
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  <p>Israeli biotechnology firm ProFuse Technology has partnered with Estonian company Gelatex Technologies to expand the capacity and accelerate the production of cell-cultured meat.</p>
  <p>Through this partnership, ProFuse has combined its media supplement with Gelatex’s plant-based scaffolds to develop a method that claims to reduce the chicken muscle growth cycle to 48 hours and enhance the protein content of cell-cultured meat.</p>
  <p>The companies plan to offer their nanofiber scaffolds and detailed protocols for optimal muscle growth to interested parties for optimizing cell-cultured meat production.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> Last year, Gelatex announced it had <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/10138"> reduced </a> scaffolding costs from EUR 100,000 (~USD 109,000) to EUR 1,000 (~USD 1,099) per kg, enabling cost-effective cell-cultured meat production. On the other hand, ProFuse Technology achieved a <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/22182"> breakthrough </a> that accelerated muscle growth time by 80% and enabled the production of muscle tissue with 5x protein content than that of animal meat.&nbsp;</p>

ProFuse Technology partners with Gelatex Technologies to advance cultivated meat production

<p>Meatable, a Dutch cell-cultured meat producer, has opened a new pilot facility at the Bio Science Park in Leiden. The facility is 3,300 sq m and is equipped with a bioreactor capacity of 200 l, expandable up to 500 l. This expansion will allow Meatable to increase the production of its cultivated pork products and prepare for a commercial rollout in Singapore in 2024.</p><p><strong>Analyst QuickTake: </strong>The launch of this facility comes on the back of its recent USD 35 million funding round. The combination of increased capacity and recently achieved <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/18806">breakthrough </a>, which reduces cultivated meat production time to eight days will play a vital role in realizing Meatable’s commercialization plans.</p>

Meatable inaugurates new pilot facility to expand cultivated pork production

The Italian Chamber of Deputies has passed a law that bans the production and sale of lab-grown meat and restricts the use of terms related to meat, such as salami and steak, for plant-based meat alternatives. Violators of the law will face penalties ranging from EUR 10,000 (~USD 10,855) to EUR 60,000 (~USD 65,130). <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> This decision comes after much back and forth by regulatory bodies. The bill, introduced early this year, was recently <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/22855"> withdrawn </a> amidst ongoing parliamentary debates and potential text changes. In related news, Florida <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/23968"> proposed </a> a bill to ban the production and distribution of cell-cultured meat within the state. These developments highlight the aversion to cell-cultured meat despite its various environmental benefits.</p>

Italy passes controversial bill against alternative meat production and labeling

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  <li><p>Florida Republican legislator Tyler Sirois has introduced a bill to prohibit the production, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured meat in the state. The proposed regulations would come into effect in July 2024.</p></li>
  <li><p>If this bill becomes law, those who violate the regulations could face fines ranging from USD 500 to USD 1,000, legal charges, and potential suspension or cease and desist orders for foodservice establishments. Additionally, cell-cultured meat businesses in Florida would need approval from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.</p></li>
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</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> This proposal contradicts the increasing acceptance and supporting legislation of cell-cultured meats at the federal level. Despite the environmental benefits of cultivated meats, this proposal reflects the skepticism among the populace about the connection between meat consumption and climate change. Florida is the third most populous US state, and this bill could have detrimental effects on the US’ progress on cultivated meats.</p>

Florida Republican proposes bill to ban production and distribution of cell-cultured meat

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  <li><p>Thirty-six plant-based and cell-cultured seafood startups from 14 countries, including Aqua Cultured Foods, Konscious Foods, Hooked Foods, Oshi, and Revo Foods, among others, have teamed up to launch Future Ocean Foods to promote and advance the global alternative seafood industry.</p></li>
  <li><p>Future Ocean Foods, dubbed as the world's first alternative association, will utilize plants and cells to develop various seafood alternatives, like salmon filets, sushi-grade tuna, and more, to encourage food security, human health, and environmental sustainability.</p></li>
  <li><p>The association aims to foster collaborations, create awareness, raise the nutritional profile of alternative seafood, help conventional seafood companies diversify, and increase market penetration of their products.</p></li>
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Alternative seafood startups team up to advance global seafood industry

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      <p>CellX, a Chinese cell-cultured meat company, is launching a fermentation program to produce proteins derived from mycelium, an edible fungi, by 2025. The proteins contain over 40% protein, over 20% high dietary fiber, antioxidants, and an amino acid score comparable to beef.</p>
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CellX announces fermentation program for mycelium-derived protein production

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  <li><p>Omeat, a cultivated meat startup, has completed the construction of a pilot facility with a capacity to produce 400 tons of product annually.</p></li>
  <li><p>Situated outside Los Angeles, the 15,000 sq ft pilot facility houses bioreactors of up to 10,000 liters capacity. The company expects this plant to provide insights for scaling production and observing quality, taste, and safety standards.</p></li>
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</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> Omeat is on a rapid growth trajectory, having only emerged from stealth a few months ago. The construction of this facility follows the development of its <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/21175"> B2B arm </a> for selling its ethical fetal bovine serum alternative, putting the company on track to becoming one of the quickest cell-cultured companies to begin revenue generation.</p>

Omeat constructs pilot plant for cultivated meat

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  <li><p>Ivy Farm, a UK-based cell-cultured meat company, has appointed Dr. Harsh Amin as its chief scientific officer (CSO).</p></li>
  <li><p>Dr. Amin's role will be responsible for transforming Ivy Farm's production processes in preparation for commercialization.</p></li>
  <li><p>Dr. Amin has a rich background in the biotech and biopharma sectors, with over 15 years of industry experience. Before joining Ivy Farm, Dr. Amin was the R&amp;D director at Lonza, leading the R&amp;D center of excellence in cell-culture media development.</p></li>
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</div>   Ivy Farm, a UK-based cell-cultured meat company, has appointed Dr. Harsh Amin as its chief scientific officer (CSO). Dr. Amin's role will be responsible for transforming Ivy Farm's production processes in preparation for commercialization. Dr. Amin has a rich background in the biotech and biopharma sectors, with over 15 years of industry experience. Before joining Ivy Farm, Dr. Amin was the R&D director at Lonza, leading the R&D center of excellence in cell-culture media development. <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> Dr. Amin has joined at a pivotal time for the industry and the company. While the UK government seeks to <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/22340"> expedite </a> the approval process of cell-cultured meat, Ivy Farms has <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/12588"> established </a> a manufacturing plant with a 2.8-tonne capacity to support large-scale production and <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/19898"> partnered </a> with Finnebrogueto to develop and sell cultivated Wagyu beef burgers in the UK.</p>

Ivy Farm appoints new chief scientific officer

The Israeli cell-cultured meat company, Steakholder Foods (formerly MeaTech), has successfully reduced the cost of its growth media for animal cell cultivation by over 75% compared to two years ago. The company's growth media is specifically designed for cultivating bovine cells in suspension, providing a high yield and consistent quality while preserving the unique characteristics of the cells. <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> This breakthrough aligns with the company’s target of providing cultivated meat at USD 6 per kg by 2030. The industry has come a long way since the first cultivated burger, priced at USD 330,000 to ~USD 10 per burger. Innovations like this will further aid cultivated meat companies to overcome cost hurdles and challenge animal meats.</p>

Steakholder Foods achieves significant growth media cost reduction

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<li><p>BlueNalu, a cell-cultured seafood startup, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NEOM, a futuristic city in northwest Saudi Arabia that follows sustainability practices, to commercialize and distribute BlueNalu's seafood products and enhance food security.</p></li>
<li><p>The objectives of the MoU include establishing a food innovation ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, education and outreach activities for the public, conducting consumer research, and liaising with regulatory agencies for the approval and sale of novel foods. </p></li>
<li><p>In addition, the NEOM Investment Fund has invested USD 20 million in BlueNalu to aid the company in scaling and commercializing its products.</p></li>
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</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> This collaboration is a milestone for BlueNalu and will help expand the reach of its products for a wider audience. Apart from Saudi Arabia and the US, the company also focuses on the APAC region fueled by large-scale partnerships with Mitsubishi Corporation, Thai Union, Pulmuone, and Food &amp; Life Companies, as well as Europe with Nomad Foods.</p>

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