Federal Judge upholds Florida law restricting sale of cultivated meat

Plus, Singapore’s Ants Innovate pioneers affordable, scalable hybrid meat cuts, THIS partners with Dell’Ugo to launch plant-based ravioli, and more!

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As for major news this week, we couldn’t really ignore the short-sightedness of a Florida judge, who has upheld a state law restricting cell-cultivated meat sales, challenging federal oversight. Could this decision set the stage for states limiting access to new food tech? What’s next for the industry?

At least other countries seem to be embracing this transformative food technology. Expanding into the UK, a leading cultivated seafood innovator aims to tackle overfishing with lab-grown alternatives. With seafood imports under strain, could this approach offer a sustainable solution to the UK’s seafood dilemma?

Meanwhile, Japanese researchers at the University of Tokyo have made strides in creating cell-cultivated meat that mimics real beef, targeting sustainability amid rising global meat demand. Could Japan lead the way in cultivating a new meat industry?

An exciting collaboration announced in the past week brings new plant-based ravioli options to the UK market, featuring familiar flavors in vegan form. With growing demand for meat-free meals, could these innovative pastas become a household favorite?

On a similar theme, we were intrigued to hear about a Swedish project has developed a new grain treatment to boost mineral absorption in plant-based diets, enhancing nutrients like iron and zinc in whole grains. Could this innovation help bridge the nutritional gap for plant-based eaters?

At the Future of Protein Production Amsterdam conference, Susanne Wiegel, Nutreco’s Investment Manager, will discuss how its new facility will support the scale-up of cell-cultured proteins. In this interview, she discusses how this unique approach redefine how startups in cellular agriculture commercialize their products.

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