SAFE - Safe Food Advocacy Europe ’s Post

Tesi's portfolio company Onego Bio, a Finnish-U.S. #food #ingredient company, has submitted a #GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notification to the #FDA for #Bioalbumen®, a non-animal ovalbumin produced via #precision #fermentation using #Trichoderma #reesei. Bioalbumen® replicates the amino acid sequence of natural #egg #white #protein, offering a #sustainable and scalable alternative to conventional egg production. It reduces #greenhouse gas #emissions by 89%, land use by 95%, and water consumption by 87%, while addressing global supply chain challenges and mitigating risks like #Avian #Influenza. Bioalbumen® is designed as a drop-in solution for applications such as baked goods, pasta, confectionery, and ready-made meals. The $300 billion egg market stands to benefit from its #environmental advantages, cost stability, and versatility.

FSANZ Advances Vow’s Cell-Cultured Quail Approval Process with Updated Standards The Food Standards Australia New Zealand agency has advanced in a big way toward approval of Vow Group's cell-cultured quail, a breakthrough in the field of meat cultivation. Following a deep scientific review, FSANZ confirmed the safety of the product by opening a second phase of public consultation. This review indeed concluded that Vow's cell-cultured quail is free of toxicological, nutritional, or allergenic risks, and hence it has really opened up new horizons for cultivated meat in both Australia and New Zealand. ** https://lnkd.in/dR9GmvsV **

Today was a big day for Onego, as we finally got to submit our dossier for the FDA approval. We see many companies announcing how they have "obtained" or "were awarded" approval through the self-affirmed route. Onego Bio decided to take another path and put all focus on going through the official, formal route of gathering the data and submitting it to FDA for their review. Our customers will require it in any case, and to our mind, regulatory is more of a necessary, authoritative step than a PR act. Thoughts?

The Truth About the Impossible Burger's Safety The claim that the Impossible Burger is perfectly safe and healthy relies on the FDA's designation of soyleghemoglobin as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). This designation means the FDA approved the product with minimal testing. After some back-and-forth with the FDA, a simple genotoxicity test and a 28-day animal feeding study convinced the FDA that this synthetic “pigment” was similar to heme and completely benign. However, physicians and scientists at GMOScience are raising concerns about the burger's safety. The same rat feeding study used for the GRAS status revealed alarming results: rats fed soyleghemoglobin developed unexplained weight gain, changes in blood markers indicating inflammation or kidney disease, and possible signs of anemia. As we embrace innovative foods, it's crucial to question and understand the science behind them. What are your thoughts on the safety of synthetic ingredients? https://lnkd.in/eiqjB2f7 #ImpossibleBurger #FoodSafety #GRAS #Innovation #HealthConcerns #SyntheticFoods

Novel #feedingredients such as #algal oil, #insectmeal and #singlecellproteins are not only good for #sustainability, but also for #fish and #shrimp health and welfare, growth and robustness. 🐟🦐 That's according to research by BioMar and Innovafeed presented at last week's #ResponsibleSeafoodSummit held by the Global Seafood Alliance. 💬 “The novel ingredients also offer exciting synergies with existing raw materials. Single cell proteins incubated with #soybean meals can reduce the presence of anti-nutrients as well as significantly increase overall protein levels. This technology opens other opportunities with a range of other existing, high-volume raw materials," said Simon Wadsworth, Global R&D Director, BioMar. ✨ Read more details here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dzpm5582 Image credit: BioMar.

Explore the transformative potential of alternative proteins, as a UK study suggests a third of meat could be replaced by 2040 #vegan24news #dietarytransformation #plantbasedfuture #UKstudy #meatreplacement #meatalternativesmarket #SustainableFood #alternativeproteins

Another take, this time on Food-Navigator, about the recent decision made by the UK to invest significantly into alternative proteins. The aim is to promote the development and acceptance of alternative proteins sourced from insects, fungi, and lab-grown meat. The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) aims to explore the potential of these proteins to improve health, support environmental sustainability, and enhance food security. As the global population continues to grow, alternative proteins offer a promising solution to the challenges posed by traditional meat production. Click below to read more. Thanks for following! https://lnkd.in/e3Hd-bmb  #alternativeproteins #labgrownmeat #sustainability #foodsecurity #innovation #UK #foodindustry #futureoffood

#Proteomicsinagriculture and #foodsafety revolutionizes our approach to enhancing crop productivity, improving #nutritional quality, and ensuring food safety, integrating #cuttingedge technologies to secure #sustainablefarming and resilient food systems for future generations. #AMR #Proteomics #AgriculturalInnovation #FoodSafety #CropProductivity #NutritionalQuality #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #Genomics #Biotechnology #GlobalFoodSupply https://lnkd.in/dz9Ja5vx

🧬 Last week, EuropaBio, together with a coalition of 18 key industry stakeholders, sent a letter to the EU Commission Secretary General, to express their support for #TheBiotechAct announced for 2025, and emphasize the importance of ensuring that its scope is cross-sectoral. AMFEP | APAG - Oleochemicals Europe | Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) | BioChem Europe | Cellular Agriculture Europe | COFALEC Confederation of European Yeast Producers | European Biosolutions Coalition | CropLife Europe | Cefic | EFFCA - European Food & Fermentation Cultures Association | European Bioplastics | EuropaBio - the European Association for Bioindustries | Euroseeds | EU specialty food ingredients | FEFANA - Specialty Feed Ingredients | Food Fermentation Europe | The Good Food Institute Europe | IPA Europe | Plants for the Future

🔬 Shaping the Future of Biotechnology Last week, EuropaBio - the European Association for Bioindustries and a coalition of 18 industry stakeholders including AMFEP reached out to the EU Commission Secretary General, highlighting our support for the #BiotechAct, set to launch in 2025. Our message is clear: we want to enphasise the importance of ensuring the act takes a truly cross-sectoral approach. At AMFEP, we believe biotechnology holds great potential to drive innovation and sustainability, particularly in enzyme production and its applications. A broad, inclusive framework will be key to unlocking benefits that resonate across industries. We look forward to contributing to this important conversation and seeing biotechnology take the stage in Europe’s future. 🌍