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        Cell-cultivated meat technology company Luyef Biotechnologies secured USD 1.25 million in grant funding, with USD 250,000 from the Good Food Institute and USD 1 million from the Chilean Economic Development Agency.
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        The company is currently prototyping its first product, a bovine myoglobin-based ingredient called TAMEE (The Authentic Meat-Eating Experience), which is authorized for production and sale in Chile. Luyef also plans to expand its focus beyond cellular agriculture to serve industries like biomedicine and cosmetics.
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 <p>Luyef Biotechnologies, a firm specializing in cell-cultivated meat technology, has received a grant of USD 1.25 million. The majority of this capital was supplied by the Chilean Economic Development Agency, contributing USD 1 million, whereas the Good Food Institute offered USD 250,000.</p>
 <p>The allocated fundings will primarily focus on research and development of a sustainable and cost-effective medium, constructed using Trichoderma and lipid-rich yeast. This medium is engineered specifically for cell-cultivated meat production. Part of the research will specifically study the potential of upcycling barley for serving as Trichoderma feed, a step towards expanding production scales.</p>
 <p>Luyef is presently in the process of prototyping its inaugural product, TAMEE, a bovine myoglobin-based ingredient. This product, designed to resemble the authentic meat-eating experience, has obtained the necessary authorization for its production and sale in Chile. Apart from cellular agriculture, the company is also ambitiously eyeing expansion into other industries, including but not limited to biomedicine and cosmetics fields.</p>
 
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Luyef Biotechnologies raises USD 1.25 million in grant funding to scale production

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 <p>The Cultured Hub, a collaborative project of Migros, Givaudan, and Bühler Group, has established a biotech facility in Kemptthal, Switzerland. The facility will provide scale-up services for cell-based food production. It is capable of scaling up to 1,000 litres.</p>
 <p>This facility is equipped with high-tech labs and fermentation capabilities, allowing three separate companies to function concurrently in separate suites. This design facilitates companies transitioning from laboratory to pilot operations without the need for major capital investments. The Cultured Hub community features notable companies including Ever After Foods, GOURMEY, Mosa Meat, Nestlé, Nutreco, and Orbillion Bio.</p>
 
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Swiss food companies launch The Cultured Hub scale-up facility

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 <p>Israeli cultivated meat company, Aleph Farms, has submitted the first regulatory approval application for cultivated beef products in Thailand. This application was made to the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, under Thai FDA guidelines for novel foods.</p>
 <p>The company, if successful, can expect approval by mid-2026 as the process typically takes around 18 months. Upon approval, Aleph Farms plans to introduce its Petit Steak product in Thailand, under the brand name Aleph Cuts, in collaboration with Thai Union.</p>
 <p>In preparation for this application, Aleph Farms and Thai Union worked closely with Thai regulatory agencies for almost a year to set up the regulatory framework for cultivated meat in Thailand. This is Aleph Farms' fourth global regulatory filing, with previous submissions made in Israel, Switzerland, and the UK.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> In preparation for its entry into the Thai market, Aleph Farms recently held a <a href="https:<br>
//cultivated-x.com/meat/aleph-farms-first-chef-evaluation-cultivated-beef-steaks-thailand/"> chef evaluation </a> in Thailand to gather expert insights and tailor its products to meet local culinary preferences. Further, in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/26828"> February 2024 </a> , the company partnered with bio-based innovation company BBGI and synthetic biology firm Fermbox Bio to build Thailand's first production plant for cellular agriculture applications.</p>

Aleph Farms submits Thailand's first cultivated meat application

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 <p>UMAMI Bioworks and Steakholder Foods have concluded a two-year research and development collaboration to create 3D-printed cultivated fish products. The partnership proved the possibility of creating scalable 3D-printed cultivated fish fillets and generated prototype designs for different fish species. Backed by Singapore's National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), both firms will now concentrate on marketing these products in Singapore and globally, in compliance with food safety regulations.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> This collaboration was funded by a <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/15472"> USD 1 million </a> grant from the Singapore Israel Industrial R&amp;D Foundation (SIIRD), a cooperation between Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA). Additionally, in April 2023, these companies successfully <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/17955"> produced </a> what they claim to be the world's first ready-to-cook cultivated grouper fish product using 3D bioprinter technology.</p>

UMAMI Bioworks partners with Steakholder Foods to commercialize 3D-printed cultivated seafood

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 <p>Vow, an Australian company specializing in cultured meat, has gained regulatory approval from Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety to market its products. The company's cultured foie gras product, known as "Forged Gras," will be premiered at The Aubrey in Mandarin Oriental at a cost of HKD 388 (~USD 50).</p>
 <p>Forged Gras is made up of 51% cultured Japanese quail cells mixed with vegetable and herb-infused coconut oil, sunflower oil, and fava bean protein. The balance of the product includes konjac, carrageenan, and yeast extract to provide structure and taste with natural vegetable and fruit concentrates added for color.</p>
 <p>Vow states its production process is scalable, which will enable the product to be available beyond limitations of shortage. The company runs Factory 1, capable of producing 30 tonnes of protein annually, and is currently working on Factory 2, which will have 100x more capacity. This will make it one of the largest facilities for cultivated meat in the world.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Earlier this year, Vow <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/28149"> secured </a> regulatory approval for its cultivated quail product, Quailia, from the Singapore Food Agency. With this latest development, the company joins the ranks of Eat JUST as the only two companies with approvals in multiple countries, marking a major milestone.</p>

Vow receives approval to sell cultivated meat in Hong Kong

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 <p>Dutch company Meatable, which specializes in cultivated meat, has gained a strategic investment from Betagro Ventures. Betagro Ventures is the corporate venture Capital wing of Betagro PLC, located in Thailand.</p>
 <p>This funding will enhance Meatable's growth and facilitate its entrance into the Asian markets. Potential collaborative development projects in Asia could also be a result of this investment.</p>
 </div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Meatable has had an eventful year with several milestones. A few notable ones include the <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/27850"> reduction </a> of meat production time to four days, <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/28578"> hosting </a> the first approved cultivated meat tasting in the EU, and securing <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33935"> EUR 7.6 million </a> (~USD 8.5 million) in funding under the Innovation Credit program from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.</p>

Meatable secures investment from Betagro Ventures to expand in Asia

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 <p>Qkine, a UK-based growth factor manufacturer, has introduced a new range of food-grade proteins specifically designed for cellular agriculture applications. These proteins are produced under stringent food manufacturing HACCP guidelines, offering thorough documentation and traceability to buyers.</p>
 <p>The new line of food-grade growth factors is sourced from agriculturally pertinent species and created via a scalable and animal-free fermentation process. Product offerings are accompanied by in-depth quality analysis, raw materials traceability, allergen analysis, CoO, CoA, beta-lactam-free, and animal-origin-free certification for transparency and safety assurance.</p>
 <p>Qkine suggests that these growth factors will help businesses comply with regulatory standards set by agencies like the FDA and FSA. They also propose that their products could provide enhanced efficacy, owing to species-matched growth factors. To further increase accessibility, the company is cooperating with partners to achieve cost parity at higher production volumes.</p>
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Qkine launches food-grade growth factors for cellular agriculture

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 <p>An Israeli startup called Forsea Foods has achieved a record cell density of 300 million cells/ml in the cultured seafood industry by employing minimal growth media in cultivated eel production. This, the company says, is the highest recorded density so far.</p>
 <p>Forsea Foods utilises organoid technology in their operations, allowing them to create three-dimensional tissue structures without needing scaffolding. Benefits of this technique include simplier production processes, improved scalability, and a reduction in the need for expensive growth factors, which lowers overall production costs.</p>
 <p>The company expects this breakthrough to allow production costs to fall below traditional market prices. Forsea Foods is planning a commercial launch of its cultivated eel products by the year 2026.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> In <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/25775"> January 2024 </a> , Forsea Foods unveiled its cell-cultivated freshwater eel prototype and achieved working proof-of-concept, claiming it mimics the sensory qualities of a real eel. In <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/30140"> June 2024 </a> , the company held a tasting event in Tel Aviv to showcase this product.</p>

Forsea Foods achieves record cell density in cultivated eel production

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 <p>Cultivated meat company, SuperMeat, can produce 100% cultivated chicken at a cost of USD 11.79 per pound, equivalent to the price of premium US pasture-raised chicken. The company is now awaiting regulatory approval after having received a <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/21733"> Kosher Certification </a> .</p>
 <p>The production process includes a cell growth phase that lasts nine days, followed by a 45-day harvesting period. It uses embryonic stem cells to create muscle and fat tissues, with fat grown in 24 hours and muscle cells in four days. This process does not only need 80% less land than regular chicken farming but also has the capacity to produce three pounds of meat in two days.</p>
 <p>SuperMeat states that their technology can annually produce 6.7 million pounds of chicken, which is equivalent to 2.7 million chickens at an industrial scale. It promises a product that matches the cost, taste, and texture of premium chicken while being more sustainable and humane than traditional farming methods.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Cost parity is one of the leading roadblocks to the commercial launch of cultivated meats, along with other factors like taste and texture. This breakthrough will be crucial for commercializing SuperMeat's cultivated chicken products as well as expanding its current partnerships with <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/9319"> PHW </a> , <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/8997"> Ajinomoto </a> , and <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/11867"> Migros </a> .</p>

SuperMeat achieves price parity for 100% cultivated chicken

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 <p>Vital Meat, a French cultivated meat startup, hosted a product tasting event at Hue Restaurant in Singapore featuring their product, Vital Chicken. The attended by 30 participants comprising of investors and industry leaders saw Chef Jun Hao preparing a three-course menu incorporating Vital Chicken's, demonstrating its versatility and potential as a sustainable food option.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> This tasting marks a significant step for Vital Meat, which anticipates <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/24826"> approval </a> from the Singapore Food Agency to launch its product in the country. The company has also <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/29598"> applied </a> for UK regulatory approval with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland, seeking permission to commercialize its cultivated chicken products.</p>

All Updates

Luyef Biotechnologies raises USD 1.25 million in grant funding to scale production

Swiss food companies launch The Cultured Hub scale-up facility

Aleph Farms submits Thailand's first cultivated meat application

UMAMI Bioworks partners with Steakholder Foods to commercialize 3D-printed cultivated seafood

Vow receives approval to sell cultivated meat in Hong Kong

Meatable secures investment from Betagro Ventures to expand in Asia

Qkine launches food-grade growth factors for cellular agriculture

Forsea Foods achieves record cell density in cultivated eel production

SuperMeat achieves price parity for 100% cultivated chicken

Vital Meat partners with Hue Restaurant for cultivated chicken tasting in Singapore

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Luyef Biotechnologies raises USD 1.25 million in grant funding to scale production

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