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| 03.09.2025 | 10 of the most promising EU-funded DeepTech startups | DeepTech is having a moment in Europe. From quantum computing to advanced photonics, the continent is buzzing with breakthrough science, and the EU is playing a central role in making it happen.
EU-backed startups have already created over ... |
| 08.07.2025 | Gourmey’s Cell-Cultivated Meat Application Approved by UK Food Agencies | Cultivated meat company, Gourmey, has secured a regulatory milestone in the United Kingdom. The company announced that its application for approval has been validated by both the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS)... |
| 01.07.2025 | The Future of Food: Innovations and Sustainability at AFTEA 2025 | The Agri-Food Technology Expo Asia (AFTEA) is more than just an event; it’s a movement. It’s where the seeds of innovation are sown, and the future of food is cultivated. As the world grapples with climate change and food security, AFTEA 20... |
| 26.06.2025 | Gourmey Partners With DeepLife to Optimize Cultivated Meat Production Using “Avian Digital Twin” Model | French cultivated meat producer Gourmey has partnered with DeepLife, a specialist in AI-driven cellular digital twin technology, to optimize cultivated meat production at scale.
As documented in a new paper, the companies have developed wha... |
| 28.05.2025 | Economically Viable Cultivated Meat Production Is Within Reach for Gourmey, Says Independent Assessment | French cultivated food company Gourmey claims it has become the first in the category to receive an independent validation confirming that its production model is scalable and economically viable.
A techno-economic assessment from Arthur D.... |
| 28.03.2025 | Alternative Protein Companies Including Nature’s Fynd, Heura & Upside Foods Rank Highly in the FoodTech 500 | The FoodTech 500, an annual ranking by Forward Fooding that showcases agrifoodtech startup and scaleup companies working to create a better future of food, has published its results for 2024.
Several notable alternative protein companies ha... |
| 10.03.2025 | UK Govt Opens First-of-A-Kind ‘Sandbox’ to Fast-Track Cultivated Meat Approval | 7 Mins Read The UK’s Food Standards Agency has launched a regulatory ‘sandbox’ to accelerate the regulatory approval pathway for cultivated meat, with eight startups participating in the two-year programme.
Weeks after cultivated meat hit p... |
| 10.03.2025 | Eight Companies Selected for UK’s First Cell-Cultivated Food Safety Programme | The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has selected eight companies to participate in a two-year regulatory programme focused on evaluating the safety of cell-cultivated products (CCPs). The initiative is funded by the Department of Science, In... |
| 07.02.2025 | The UK’s Protein Revolution: A Step Towards Sustainable Future | The UK is on the brink of a protein revolution. With a hefty investment of £75 million, the government is pushing for sustainable protein sources. This funding is a crucial step in the fight against climate change and food insecurity. Yet, ... |
| 06.02.2025 | Mosa Meat: Cultivated Meat Pioneer Files for Switzerland Approval After Instant Crowdfunding Success | 5 Mins Read Dutch cultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has filed a dossier for regulatory approval in Switzerland a day after surpassing its crowdfunding goal of €1.5M ($1.56M) in just 24 minutes.
Mosa Meat, the company known for producing the... |
| 06.02.2025 | UK Govt Has Poured £75M Into Sustainable Proteins – But Job is Only Half Done | 5 Mins Read The UK is no longer at risk of falling behind other countries in the protein transition, thanks to a collective outlay of £75M in future food innovation. But more can be done in the upcoming food strategy.
As the Labour governme... |
| 29.01.2025 | The Rise of Microalgae Oil: A Sustainable Solution for Infant Nutrition | In a world where sustainability and health are paramount, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has opened a new door. The door leads to the microalgae Schizochytrium limacinum, a tiny organism with a big impact. This microalgae oil is ... |
| 27.01.2025 | Trumping America: Which Countries Stand to Win From Cultivated Meat Bans in the US? | 9 Mins Read With Donald Trump having returned to office, 2025 could be a bumper year for cultivated meat bans in the US – here are the countries that could benefit from these policies.
Within a day of returning to the presidency, Donald Tru... |
| 22.01.2025 | The Rise of Sustainable Indulgence: Cultivated Caviar and Plant-Based Milk in a Changing Market | In a world where indulgence meets responsibility, two emerging trends are reshaping the culinary landscape: cultivated caviar and plant-based milk. These innovations are not just about taste; they are about sustainability, ethics, and the e... |
| 22.01.2025 | Move Over, Beef Tallow: Mosa Meat Files to Sell Cultivated Fat for Blended Meat in Europe | 7 Mins Read Dutch startup Mosa Meat has filed a novel food regulatory application for its cultivated beef fat in the European Union.
The maker of the world’s first cultivated beef burger has applied for market authorisation in its home regi... |
| 22.01.2025 | Mosa Meat Requests First EU Market Authorisation for Cultivated Fat | Netherlands-based cultivated beef producer Mosa Meat has submitted its first request for Novel Foods market approval in the EU, seeking authorisation for its cultivated fat ingredient.
The fat is designed to be blended with plant-based ingr... |
| 20.01.2025 | No Comp-roe-mise: Asian Alt-Seafood Leader Swims Into Gen Z TikTok Trend with Cultivated Caviar | 5 Mins Read Singapore-based cellular agriculture pioneer Umami Bioworks has introduced its latest product, cultivated caviar, for high-end restaurants, retailers and consumers.
Joining the cultivated meat companies targeting premium markets... |
| 18.12.2024 | The Rise of Plant-Based Snacks: A Crunchy Revolution | In the world of snacks, a revolution is brewing. The shift towards plant-based options is not just a trend; it’s a movement. Companies like All Y’alls Foods are leading the charge, crafting innovative products that cater to health-conscious... |
| 18.12.2024 | Future Food Quick Bites: Beyond Smash, Santa Love Oatly & Vegfest Vietnam | 6 Mins Read In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers two Beyond Meat debuts in the UK, Oatly’s Christmas-themed ad... |
| 12.12.2024 | Gourmey Enlists Michelin-Star Talent to Elevate Cultivated Foie Gras Ahead of Regulatory Approval | Gourmey, a Paris-based foodtech developing cultivated foie gras, has announced the creation of its inaugural culinary advisory board.
The board includes three renowned Michelin-star chefs: Claude Le Tohic, Daniel Calvert, and Rasmus Munk. T... |
| 19.11.2024 | Vow’s Quail-Based ‘Forged Gras’ Launch Marks First Cultivated Meat Sale in Hong Kong | Australian cultivated meat company Vow has unveiled Forged Gras, a cultivated alternative to the luxury delicacy foie gras.
Derived from Japanese quail cells, Forged Gras is now available in Hong Kong, marking the first commercial sale of c... |
| 19.11.2024 | Forged Gras: Vow Becomes First Company to Launch Cultivated Meat in Hong Kong | 8 Mins Read Australian cultivated meat startup Vow has received regulatory approval in Hong Kong, where it will debut cultured foie gras at the Mandarin Oriental.
Six months after rolling out its cultured quail parfait in Singapore, Vow is ... |
| 26.10.2024 | Hungary's Cultivated Meat Ban: A Recipe for Controversy | The European Commission has stirred the pot over Hungary's proposed ban on cultivated meat, deeming it "unjustified" and a potential threat to the EU's single market. This clash of culinary ideologies is more than just a local spa... |
| 25.10.2024 | EU Commission & Member States Call Hungary’s Proposed Cultivated Meat Ban ‘Unjustified’ | 5 Mins Read In a detailed opinion, the EU Commission has rejected the evidence provided by Hungary to justify banning cultivated meat, alongside a number of other member states.
At the EU’s Agriculture and Fisheries (Agrifish) Council meeti... |
| 10.10.2024 | Cultivated Meat Could Bring 90,000 Jobs and €85B to the EU Economy – But Only If Lawmakers Bite | 6 Mins Read New analysis lays out the widespread benefits of cultivated meat to the EU and the environment, but not without significant support from parliamentarians.
In late July, French startup Gourmey announced it had officially filed an... |
| 09.10.2024 | The Rise of Cultivated Meat: A New Era for Europe’s Food Landscape | The future of food is here, and it’s cultivated. As Europe stands on the brink of a culinary revolution, the potential of cultivated meat and seafood is becoming clearer. Reports suggest that by 2050, the cultivated meat market in Europe co... |
| 09.10.2024 | Umami Bioworks Heads to the Home of Fish & Chips, Seeking UK Regulatory Filing for Cultivated Seafood | 5 Mins Read Singaporean cultivated seafood producer Umami Bioworks has expanded operations to the UK, and is in talks with the country’s regulator as it maps a path to market.
Umami Bioworks’s international expansion rages on, with the cult... |
| 08.10.2024 | The UK’s Bold Leap into Cultivated Meat: A Regulatory Revolution | The UK government is stepping into the future of food with a £1.6 million investment aimed at revolutionizing the cultivated meat industry. This move is not just a financial commitment; it’s a declaration of intent. The establishment of a r... |
| 08.10.2024 | UK Invests £1.6 Million in Europe’s First Regulatory Sandbox to Fast-Track Cultivated Meat Approvals | The UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced £1.6 million in funding for a regulatory “sandbox” within the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), specifically for cultiva... |
| 08.10.2024 | UK Government Pumps £1.6M, Opens New Regulatory Office in Milestone Move for Cultivated Meat | 6 Mins Read The UK government has awarded £1.6M to the Food Standards Agency to create a ‘sandbox’ to fast-track cultivated meat approval, alongside a new regulatory office.
Nearly five years after breaking away from the EU, the UK is rapid... |
| 07.10.2024 | Europe’s Cultivated Meat Market Could Create Up to €80Bn and 90,000 Jobs by 2050, But Key Investments & Policy Changes Critical | In collaboration with the Good Food Institute Europe, Systemiq Ltd. has analyzed current trends and data to estimate the future of cultivated meat and the economic, environmental, and health benefits it could bring to Europe.
The analysis, ... |
| 20.09.2024 | Navigating the Future of Food: Sustainable Seafood and Novel Innovations | The world is changing. The oceans are in peril, and our food systems are under pressure. The rise of alternative seafood and novel food products offers a glimmer of hope. Two recent developments highlight this shift: the expansion of Future... |
| 18.09.2024 | EFSA’s Call for Pre-Submission Advice for SMEs on Novel Food Applications Ends Soon | The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on novel food products to receive advice on the requirements for applications to obtain authorization to market their innovations in the... |
| 23.08.2024 | The Quantum Leap: UK Startups on the Brink of a Funding Crisis | The UK is at a crossroads. Quantum computing, a field once buoyed by government support, now faces uncertainty. A leading startup, Phasecraft, has sounded the alarm. The recent decision by the Labour government to shelve £1.3 billion in tec... |
| 22.08.2024 | European cultivated meat startups in "valley of death", amid funding challenges | European foodtech startups trying to revolutionise the food sector through lab-grown meat are stuck in a “valley of death”, according to a non-profit that promotes cell-based alternatives to traditional animal products.
The hype around lab-... |
| 07.08.2024 | European Fermentation Startups Raised More Funds in H1 2024 Than All of 2023 | 5 Mins Read Within the first six months of 2024, European precision and biomass fermentation startups attracted more investment than they did in all of 2023.
Between regulatory wins, market breakthroughs, and dominant investment rounds, 202... |
| 05.08.2024 | Impossible Burger Closer to EU Market as “Bleeding” Fermented Heme Deemed Safe | The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has deemed Impossible Foods‘ precision fermentation-derived heme — soy leghemoglobin — safe for consumption. Soy leghemoglobin is responsible for the famous “bleeding” meat-like color and flavor of ... |
| 02.08.2024 | The Rise of Alternative Proteins: Navigating the Future of Food | The world of food is changing. The rise of alternative proteins is reshaping our plates and our perceptions. From plant-based burgers to cultivated meat, the landscape is evolving. But what does this mean for consumers, producers, and the p... |
| 02.08.2024 | Brits More Open to Cultivated Meat Than A Decade Ago, But Taste & Price Are Putting Consumers Off | 4 Mins Read A quarter of UK consumers say they’d try cultivated meat, recognising its animal welfare and environmental value – but taste and price remain major obstacles.
In 2012, 19% of consumers in the UK said they would be willing to eat... |
| 01.08.2024 | Impossible Foods Closer to EU Approval After Vegan Burger Clears Safety Assessment | 4 Mins Read The Impossible Burger is now a step closer to appearing on EU shelves after the company’s heme ingredient was ruled safe for consumption by the bloc’s regulatory body.
Californian plant-based meat giant Impossible Foods has pass... |
| 28.07.2024 | The Rise of Cultivated Protein: A New Era in Sustainable Food Production | The world is changing. The way we produce food is evolving. Traditional farming methods are being challenged by innovative technologies. Cultivated meat and seafood are at the forefront of this revolution. They promise to reshape our diets ... |
| 28.07.2024 | The Rise of Cultivated Meat: A New Era in Food Innovation | The culinary landscape is shifting. Cultivated meat is stepping into the spotlight, promising a future where food production is sustainable, ethical, and innovative. This revolution is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As the world grappl... |
| 28.07.2024 | The Rise of Cultivated Meat: A New Era for European Food Innovation | The culinary landscape is shifting. Cultivated meat is no longer a distant dream; it’s becoming a reality. Two recent developments in Europe highlight this transformation. Gourmey, a French startup, has taken a bold step by applying for reg... |
| 27.07.2024 | The Rise of Alternative Proteins: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Europe | The landscape of food production is shifting. Alternative proteins are at the forefront of this transformation. As concerns about climate change and animal welfare grow, the demand for sustainable food sources rises. Europe, particularly th... |
| 26.07.2024 | Gourmey Becomes First Company to Apply to Sell Cultivated Meat in the EU | Gourmey, a French startup producing cultivated foie gras, has become the first company to apply for regulatory approval to sell cultivated meat in the European Union. The startup has also submitted applications in Singapore, Switzerland, th... |
| 26.07.2024 | Polish Government Backs LabFarm With €2M Grant for Cultivated Chicken | Poland’s first cultivated meat startup, LabFarm, has received over PLN 9 million (around €2 million) from the National Centre for Research and Development (NCRD), the executive agency of the Polish Ministry of Education and Science co-finan... |
| 26.07.2024 | French Cultivated Foie Gras Maker Gourmey Files for Regulatory Approval in EU | 7 Mins Read French cultivated foie gras startup Gourmey has become the first cultivated meat company to apply for regulatory approval in the EU, with dossiers also filed in four other markets.
Gourmey has applied for regulatory approval of ... |
| 20.12.2023 | Sustainability dominated the foodtech landscape in 2023. Here's what it means for 2024 | Foodtech is one of the most relatable topics in my conversations with non-tech enthusiasts. The allure of trying edible insects and exploring vegetarian alternatives resonates widely.
Food production contributes to 25 percent of global gree... |
| 31.05.2023 | Data snapshot: France bucks global trend as agrifoodtech investment surges 39% in 2022 | Data snapshot is a regular AFN feature analyzing agrifoodtech market investment data provided by our parent company, AgFunder.
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| 29.05.2023 | Big Idea Ventures Raises Initial Funds for $75M New Protein Fund II | Food tech investor Big Idea Ventures (BIV) has announced a first close for its New Protein Fund, which aims to raise $75 million within the next 12 months to support new food tech and protein innovators. This new raise brings its total asse... |
| 03.05.2023 | Data snapshot: Agrifoodtech funding in Europe slumped 46% in 2022, but there were some bright spots | Data snapshot is a regular AFN feature analyzing agrifoodtech market investment data provided by our parent company, AgFunder.
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| 22.03.2023 | Emblem is the latest European seed fund in new wave of VC funds | If you plan to launch a new startup in France, Denmark or Sweden, there is a new seed fund looking for your pitch. Emblem said today that it has raised nearly $54 million (€50 million) for a new European seed fund. And this is only its firs... |
| 11.01.2023 | Lab-grown caviar and foie gras could be biotech's newest goldmine, industry experts say: 'Being ethical is the new luxury' | Lab-grown caviar by Caviar Biotec, an arm of the UK company Exmoor Caviar. Courtesy of Caviar Biotec
Many companies are racing to stock lab-grown meat in supermarkets, but it's an expensive endeavor.
Some entrepreneurs see more potential in... |
| 26.10.2022 | Gourmey secures €48m in Series A funding | Gourmey - Reimagining meat for an uncompromising and conscious generation
Headquartered in Paris, Gourmey was founded in 2019 by Nicolas Morin-Forest, Antoine Davydoff and Victor Sayous, who share a long-standing commitment for social and ... |
| 06.10.2022 | The Week in Agrifoodtech: The Rounds bags $38m for waste-free e-grocery, Jay-Z invests in pizza robot startup Stellar | This week brought a win for more sustainable grocery delivery with The Rounds’ Series A fundraise. Meanwhile, investment in restaurant robots increased with Jay-Z’s funding for pizza robot truck Stellar and new capital for Hyper Food Roboti... |
| 05.10.2022 | Инвесторы голосуют желудком: $48 млн привлёк стартап по производству фуа-гра «из пробирки» | Французский стартап Gourmey привлёк $48 млн инвестиций по итогам раунда финансирования серии A. Gourmey претендует на звание самого гедонистического стартапа: основное направление его деятельности — производство «лабораторной» фуа-гра.
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| 05.10.2022 | Gourmey raises €48m to build Europe’s largest cultivated meat hub | Parisian cultivated meat startup Gourmey has raised €48m in new funding — the world’s largest Series A round for a company in the sector, according to Dealroom.
Gourmey, which produces artificial foie gras as its flagship product, will use ... |
| 05.10.2022 | Gourmey Raises $47.7 Million Series A, On A Mission For Europe’s Largest Cultivated Meat Lab | Cruelty free fois gras produced by the Paris based cultivated meat company Gourmey.Gourmey |
| 05.10.2022 | Gourmey grabs $48 million to keep working on lab-grown foie gras | French startup Gourmey just raised a Series A funding round led by Earlybird Venture Capital. In total, the company banked $48 million (€48 million). The company has been working on cultivated meat, and more specifically lab-grown foie gras... |
| 02.10.2022 | The Foundation of our Food and Drink Focus | The first time we officially declared Food as a focus area was in the spring of 2018. “We see an impending tech-driven revolution in food, top to bottom,” we proclaimed. The never-ending hunt for new ingredients can indicate what people are... |
| 01.10.2021 | Vegan Fromage and Cell-Based Foie Gras? These 9 French Startups Are Redefining Food | 1
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Alternative protein innovation is exploding all over the world. France is no exception. The land of cheese and wine is now home to a growing cohort of startups developing sustainable protein alternatives, including som... |
| 25.07.2021 | French Lab-Grown Meat Startup Makes Foie Gras More Appealing Than Ever | French startup Gourmey's foie gras. Gourmey |
| 15.07.2021 | French Cell-Cultured Startup Gourmey Raises $10M in Funding for Ethical Foie Gras | With claims to be the first French startup working in the cell-cultured meat sphere, Gourmey has developed a cruelty-free foie gras from duck cells. The startup recently closed a $10 million (€8.4 million) funding round as it positions itse... |
| 14.07.2021 | French startup promises cruelty-free foie gras, grown in a lab | Subscribe to Fortune Daily to get essential business stories straight to your inbox each morning.
Foie gras without the guilt.
That’s the promise of a Paris-based startup called Gourmey that has perfected the science and art of creating lab... |
| 14.07.2021 | Gourmey is a cell-based poultry startup working on lab-grown foie gras | Meet Gourmey, a new French startup that recently raised a $10 million founding round in equity and debt. The startup is working on meat grown in laboratories from animal cells. In particular, the company is focusing on poultry and aims to c... |
| 14.07.2021 | Midweek Digest: $200m funding for South Korean e-grocer; cell-based foie gras fattens up with $10m | Here’s a roundup of the top agrifoodtech bits and bytes from around the web these past seven days…
E-grocer Market Kurly banks $200 million in Series F round (South Korea). Existing investors including Aspex Management, DST Global, Sequoia ... |
| 22.12.2020 | Cultured Protein: A Guide To Every Cell-Based Meat Startup In The World Right Now | 3 1
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| 12.12.2019 | First French Cultivated Food Startup GOURMEY Makes Lab Grown Foie Gras From Duck Egg Cells | 2
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Founded just this year in Paris and currently participating in Singapore-based foodtech accelerator Big Idea Ventures, GOURMEY is the first French cultivated meat startup and the latest to break the food tech industry... |
| 03.07.2019 | Industry Pioneer, Educator and Bestselling Author Olivia Fox Cabane on the Future of Food | Courtesy of Olivia Fox Cabane
Olivia Fox Cabane is the organiser of the Alternative Protein Summit and is recognised for her industry landscapes mapping out foodtech’s most innovative companies, an activity with which we at vegconomist are ... |
| 06.06.2019 | Suprême: “We are Reinventing the Most Controversial French Delicacy, Foie Gras” | Image: Suprême
French startup Suprême is currently developing a foie gras which circumvents the cruel use of geese or ducks in the production method of this traditional spread. Suprême is striving to offer a product which is better for the ... |
| 25.04.2019 | France Is Developing Clean Fois Gras | Suprême, a French start-up company, is developing a cruelty free fois gras which they claim is 100% ethical, uses no GMO ingredients, and is antibiotic free.
Influenced by the rise of the ‘cultured’ or ‘clean’ meat industry, Suprême’s versi... |
| - | Joyance Partners Europe: Our First Year | As the first venture fund centered on “delightful moments” — those small quanta of time that bring greater joy, confidence, calm, control, and absence of anxiety or pain — Joyance Partners works with entrepreneurs ready to replace today’s s... |
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