A breakthrough in cultivated steak production will be introduced by Israel-based MeaTech 3D as it has bio-printed a 3.67 oz steak cultured from real fat and muscle cells. This is in line with their goal to develop the replacement for traditional steak that mirrors farm-raised premium steak. The new variant utilises non-meat ingredients and does not contain soy or pea protein typically found in plant-based alternatives. The proprietary process begins by isolating bovine stem cells from … [Read more...] about MeaTech 3D set to release soy, pea protein-free steak
Cultivated meat
JBS acquires BioTech Foods, constructs facility in Spain
In order to supplement and expand its cultivated protein portfolio, JBS Foods is completing acquisition of Spanish company BioTech Foods. It is also planning to build a new plant in Spain to ramp up production and Brazil’s first cultivated protein research and development (R&D) center, investing as much as $100 million in these projects. JBS will become the majority shareholder of BioTech Foods, combining each company’s strengths to accelerate the development of the cultivated protein … [Read more...] about JBS acquires BioTech Foods, constructs facility in Spain
Meatable, Royal DSM partner to further develop cultivated meat
After contributing to Meatable’s recent raise of venture capital, Royal DSM and Meatable have entered into a joint development agreement. This new partnership will explore improvements in components for cultivated meat so it caters to current market needs and demands. One of which is growth media, which comprises 50-90% of the production cost of the food item. Growth media is a liquid that is rich in essential nutrients like salts, proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins. These are needed to … [Read more...] about Meatable, Royal DSM partner to further develop cultivated meat
