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🍖 🔬 For everybody interested in what is happening in the Japanese cultivated meat space, who are the major players and what are the latest research initiatives, here’s an article by my colleague Sachika Onaka Adcock on the recent trends in the industry. #foodtech, #innovation, #altproteins, #sustainability, #cultivatedmeat, #cellularagriculture, #Japan

Precision Fermentation solving the Palm Oil problem 🧠🚀 Estonian startup secures €6 million to turn wood into oils https://lnkd.in/g2YTFh-f 📍"Founded in 2022...Äio has developed a unique process that enables the food industry to reduce its dependence on harmful animal fats, palm oil and other vegetable oils. Using special yeast, Äio converts wood and agricultural by-products, such as sugar from sawdust, into food-grade fats and oils." 📍"The company’s co-founder, TalTech researcher Nemailla Bonturi, said in a statement that Äio’s oils, produced from industrial residues, “help reduce land use by up to 97% and water consumption by up to 10 times compared to current palm oil and animal fat production”. “In addition, the speed of oil and fat production through fermentation is 10 times faster,” she said." 📍"To date, the biotech start-up has secured more than 120 partners worldwide to develop innovative products using its oils and fats." In 2019 RethinkX coined the term “Precision Fermentation” (PF) and made the business and social case for PF as the biggest disruptive force in the food industry: https://lnkd.in/ggkB-Fjz PF is process that allows us to program microorganisms to produce almost any complex organic molecule: https://lnkd.in/dzaNX8gX PF is changing how we produce and consume our food, cosmetics, vitamins and materials: https://lnkd.in/gPHsVK9u 🚀 Embrace Precision Fermentation. Be at the forefront of this transformation. Are you a PF producer? Apply to join our Periodic Table of Precision Fermentation: https://lnkd.in/gPHsVK9u

A worthwhile read for any of you cell-culture enthusiasts out there by one of our investors and biggest supporters Newland Syndicate. In the article they dive in to some of the most impactful levers to lower the cost of media production in the short/medium term....   🔬developing and validating alternative sourcing of pharma-grade components 🔬   👩🔬 In conjunction with our customers and media partners, this is a problem Extracellular is currently tackling through our media development services, along with replacing FBS from formulations 👩🔬   ⚙ We can test, screen and validate thousands of different combinations through our high-throughput screening technology, and help our customers source high-quality, low-cost suppliers of media ingredients ⚙   ⬇ Over the course of a few months of development work, we can reduce the costs of our customers media formulations by 90% ⬇   Want to know more? Follow this link to download our media development brochure https://lnkd.in/db38qVsf

🌿 Proud to be part of #TeamBayer at the forefront of agricultural innovation, dedicated to delivering healthier vegetable options to consumers worldwide through #PlantBreedingInnovation. 📢 Exciting Announcement from the World Seed Congress:Bayer is proud to unveil our collaborations with the South Korean biotech company G+FLAS Life Sciences and the agtech startup Pairwise to advance #NewGenomicTechniques to create more nutritious vegetables. 🍅🥬 🌞 Together with G+FLAS, Bayer is developing tomatoes rich in Vitamin D3 aiming to address global nutritional deficiencies. Furthemore, with the new licensing agreement with Pairwise, Bayer can work with and commercialize their leafy greens with more nutrients and better taste than regular lettuce. 🔗 Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/g27zgrmG 🌍 Regrettably, due to current EU regulations not yet aligning with the latest scientific advancements, these innovative products won't be available to EU farmers and consumers in the short future. The derailment of discussions on the European Commission's proposal for #NGTs, influenced by diverging political interests, underscores the urgency for a shift back to science-based discussion. We remain hopeful for #GiveCRISPRaChance in EU and trust our leads will realise their responsability in enabling innovation and paving the way for healthier and nutritious vegetables.

At Bodec, we actively contribute to the protein transition every day. 🌱 We assist our clients (from start-ups to scale-ups) in developing their plant-based protein ingredients. This includes everything from the initial stages of testing, through the development of production processes, to the actual production of these plant-based protein ingredients in our facilities. At Bodec, we believe in collaboration and knowledge sharing with partners to achieve this protein transition. 🤝 That's why we are also a member of The Protein Community (TPC) of Foodvalley NL. 📣 We'd like to give a shoutout to TPC: In addition to many interesting network- and knowledge events, they have launched the online Protein Transition Map NL, in collaboration with partners. This map provides an overview of more than 450 actors involved in the protein transition, shaping an economically healthy future for protein. 🚀🌿 It's incredibly useful if you're looking for the right partner for your collaboration or innovation. Here is the link to this online map: https://lnkd.in/dEd9aBi9 Let's discover progress together! 🌎💡 #ProteinTransition #SustainableFuture #FoodInnovation #PlantBasedProtein #ImpactfulPartnerships #foodprocessing #foodtech"

🌱 On December 4th, we officially kicked off our new project, #Lupin&SoyFoods! We're thrilled to continue our research into grain legumes for human consumption—especially as plant-based protein sources that are not yet common in Denmark. Funded by Plantefonden, this four-year project brings together an excellent team of experts from Department of Agroecology - Aarhus University, #BusinessAcademyAarhus, Department of Food Science, AU FOOD, Danish Technological Institute, SEGES Innovation, Seed companies (SAATEN-UNION, DSV Seeds Denmark), inoculant company (#Rhizo-mic) and food companies (#Le Trang, #Linser for Livet, #Tempæh).🌱 Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/d8YcE2-r

Genetic modification, GE, GMO (and all the other terms invented to obscure the facts) is about to be released from mandatory labelling in Australia, but this is not what FSANZ is saying. FSANZ says that it agrees that all GM foods must be labelled, but lots of foods that use genetic modification should not be excluded... what?.. Food Ministers in Australia are about to approve this in every Australian state. While the long term risks of genetic modification in food remains a topic of significant research globally, FSANZ says the risk is "low". Certified organic foods prohibit GM. Consumers can trust that buying organic, is the safe option. The international organic movement (IFOAM) is making sure that governments hear the voice against genetic modification of our biosphere. 10 September is the date voices will be silenced in Australia. Please visit the FSANZ survey page and have your say. https://lnkd.in/g2TbpgWS

The 15th World Processing Tomato Congress was rich with meaningful insights and discussions. Our main takeaways: - The global production forecast for 2024 stands at 47.2 million tonnes, with a significant increase in Chinese production - Processed tomato consumption is strong and resilient, despite the inflationary pressures on consumers - Institutional support is required to enable fair competition in the global market - Health and sustainability are compelling needs of agriculture and industry alike - Technological innovation offers effective solutions to combine sustainability and quality with cost reduction We are proud to have participated in this prestigious event. #rossi #ingarossi #tomatoprocessing #foodindustries #foodtechnology #foodprocessing #sustainability #madeinitaly #energysaving #energytransition #foodengineering #innovation #fillingsolutions #co2reduction #evaporator  #MVRtechnology

🌱 Exciting News! We're happy to share that 68North is part of the Protein Transition Map NL, a collaborative effort with over 450 companies and organisations in The Netherlands making an impact towards a sustainable protein future. 🚀🌿 The Protein Transition Map NL is an interactive, online map developed by Foodvalley NL & The Protein Community in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Transitiecoalitie Voedsel and the Interprovinciaal Overleg Eiwittransitie. The map serves as a portal for international stakeholders seeking sustainable protein solutions, effectively showcasing the Dutch ecosystem to the world. It makes it easier for stakeholders to connect with each other. Part of the Protein Transition Map NL includes an economic analysis that demonstrates the added value in euros and the number of employed individuals per province. It showcases the green protein industry evolving into a serious sector with international growth potential, and we are proud to be part of that! Why share this? Because we believe in spreading the word about our collective efforts in the protein transition. From policymakers to food providers, investors to producers, collaboration is key! Let’s collaborate to create an economically healthy future for protein! 🌿🌎 #ProteinTransition #ProteinTransitionMapNL#FoodInnovation #PlantBasedProtein #ImpactfulPartnerships Michel Acda

Is new food the future of food production? ☕🥩🍳 Coffee (image), cocoa, milk, meat, fish, and eggs – all staples of our daily diet – are heavily dependent on traditional agriculture. With the rise of new food technologies, innovative, more sustainable ways are emerging to complement our food system with alternative proteins. In our latest interview, Dr. Reimar Gutte, Senior Vice President at GEA, discusses how biotechnology can revolutionize the way we produce food, where Germany and Europe stand and what’s needed from businesses, politics and society to secure the future of food. 🌍 Read the full interview to explore the possibilities and challenges of this exciting frontier: https://go.gea/3r9