Nine months after starting the process for regulatory approval of cultivated meat, Japan has announced its plans to develop the industry, bringing a new focus to the world of cell agriculture. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told the House of Representatives’ Budget Committee, “Foodtech, including cellular foods,...
Did you know that the food on your plate can make a difference in the survival of wildlife around the world? This World Wildlife Day is the perfect occasion to chew on some facts about the link between animal agriculture and wildlife loss. Wildlife populations - mammals,...
In the movement towards a more humane and sustainable protein, chefs are emerging as key players and leaders. A recent survey by German food and beverage-focused GEA Group, which canvassed 1,000 chefs from Europe, Asia, and North and South America, revealed that a whopping 92% of...
Once the sole prerogative of vegans and vegetarians, plant-based meat has become a mainstream delicacy and now sizzles with taste and texture, appealing to the health-conscious, environmentally aware, and foodies alike. This shift happened thanks to advancements in research and development and technological improvements. To...
Cultivated meat is like the latest hit by Beyonce - everyone is talking about it, generating a ton of buzz. But just like how some of us can never give up our classic 80s jams, fermentation-based meat alternatives are making a comeback and proving that...
This article was originally published in Startup City's magazine. Consciousness for the environment and food safety is rising rapidly worldwide – but nowhere near as dramatically as in the Asia-Pacific region. According to insight from EY, consumer demands in Asia are changing, with health and sustainability...
"The plant-based meat market has infinite development possibilities and business opportunities and is a sustainable industry. We hope that every company in the plant-based industry integrates the concept of co-existence of deliciousness and health into the product development process. Then we can open the hearts...
Since it began operating, one of Lever’s key goals has been to inspire great Chinese entrepreneurs to launch new alternative protein companies. In 2018 Lever encouraged and helped businessperson Carrie Chan to create Avant, China’s first cultivated meat company. In 2020 Lever helped directly launch the...
