Cultivated Meat News

31/05/2026

FPP x CMS – November 4-5 2026 – Amsterdam 🗓

In 2026, the event will be co-located with the Cultured Meat Symposium for the first time in Europe, with two dedicated conference tracks running side by side. A single ticket provides access to both, allowing delegates to move freely between sessions and explore complementary areas of the industry. ‍The Future of Protein Production will cover […]
=> https://cultivated-meat.maubon.com/2026/05/31/fpp-x-cms-november-4-5-2026-amsterdam/

29/05/2026

Becoming the Go-To Lab for Novel Foods: A Guide for Contract Testing Labs & Manufacturers

This webinar, organized by Protein Production Technology International in partnership with Merck, sheds light on the critical challenges of industrializing alternative proteins. As product innovation accelerates, analytical and regulatory bottlenecks are becoming major obstacles to the sector’s survival. Through presentations by experts from Upside Foods, Labcorp, and MilliporeSigma, this session explores the complexity of new […]
=> https://cultivated-meat.maubon.com/2026/05/29/becoming-the-go-to-lab-for-novel-foods-a-guide-for-contract-testing-labs-manufacturers/

28/05/2026

California Cultured, UC Davis Get $2.8M Govt Grants to Cut Lab-Grown Chocolate Costs

California Cultured and the University of California, Davis have entered a partnership to reduce the production costs of cell-based cocoa. Backed by $2.77 million in funding from the National Science Foundation and BioMade, the project focuses on improving bioreactor design, sterilization methods, and process monitoring. By utilizing custom high-density polyethylene bioreactors and automated systems, the […]
=> https://cultivated-meat.maubon.com/2026/05/28/california-cultured-uc-davis-get-2-8m-govt-grants-to-cut-lab-grown-chocolate-costs/

27/05/2026

India’s StrainX Bioworks Raises $13M to Bring Precision-Fermented Proteins to Market

Indian precision fermentation startup StrainX Bioworks has exited stealth mode after securing $13 million in funding. The company, founded by Indian Institute of Technology Delhi alumni, focuses on producing high-value nutritional ingredients and alternative proteins using synthetic biology. Operating with over 100 employees, the firm manages a 10,000-litre fermentation facility in Bhopal and plans to […]
=> https://cultivated-meat.maubon.com/2026/05/27/indias-strainx-bioworks-raises-13m-to-bring-precision-fermented-proteins-to-market/

27/05/2026

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23/05/2026

Germany to Open Cultivated Meat Innovation Hub As Part of Biotech Roadmap

The German government has introduced a biotechnology roadmap to establish a national innovation hub for cultivated meat and precision fermented foods by 2027. This initiative aims to consolidate research, improve production efficiency, and reduce costs for these alternative proteins. The government intends to reach specific technological milestones by 2028, including significant reductions in bioreactor and […]
=> https://cultivated-meat.maubon.com/2026/05/23/germany-to-open-cultivated-meat-innovation-hub-as-part-of-biotech-roadmap/

22/05/2026

Shape the future of food: participate in the European Biotech Act II consultation.

https://cultivatedmeatgregorymaubon.substack.com/p/shape-the-future-of-food-participate?r=1sbkq

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22/05/2026

Becoming the Go-To Lab for Novel Foods: A Guide for Contract Testing Labs & Manufacturers In Partnership With Merck Life Science – Thursday, May 28th 2026 – 4:00 PM (CEST) 🗓

As novel foods move closer to commercialization, the role of contract testing laboratories is becoming increasingly critical. From ensuring regulatory compliance to validating safety, quality and performance, labs are no longer just service providers — they are strategic partners in bringing new products to market. This webinar, in partnership with Merck, takes a practical look […]
=> https://cultivated-meat.maubon.com/2026/05/22/becoming-the-go-to-lab-for-novel-foods-a-guide-for-contract-testing-labs-manufacturers-in-partnership-with-merck-life-science-protein-production-technology/

20/05/2026

Big Idea Ventures Backs Five Startups Targeting Cost and Scalability in Food Biotech

Big Idea Ventures has invested 200,000 dollars each in five international startups as part of its Global Food Innovation Fund II. These companies, based in Argentina, France, Mexico, and the United States, focus on improving food production through fermentation, plant cell biomanufacturing, and enzyme-based extraction. A primary objective for these firms is reducing the high […]
=> https://cultivated-meat.maubon.com/2026/05/20/big-idea-ventures-backs-five-startups-targeting-cost-and-scalability-in-food-biotech/

20/05/2026

Introducing CMN Pro Signals — A New Intelligence Layer for the Cultivated Meat Industry

Hello dear readers,

We’re considering launching a new premium feature for paid subscribers: CMN Pro Signals.

The idea is simple: short, highly actionable updates designed specifically for professionals working in the cultivated meat ecosystem.

Instead of long-form analysis, CMN Pro Signals would deliver quick intelligence such as:
- funding & grants (like Horizon Europe calls)
- consortium and partnership opportunities
- industry events & conference alerts
- speaking opportunities
- regulatory updates
- supplier offers & partner discounts
- hiring and talent signals
- strategic industry opportunities worth watching

Our goal is to make Cultivated Meat News not only a source of information but also a practical intelligence layer for the industry.

Before launching it, we’d love your feedback.
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