UK government funds £1.6 million 'sandbox' to fast-track cultivated meat approvals

With just over two weeks until The Future of Protein Production Amsterdam opens it doors for the second time in the Netherlands on 23/24 October, this week we have caught up with three more speakers from the +100-strong lineup: Jens Tuider from Proveg International, Mathilde do Chi from Forward Food Law and Owen Ensor from Meatly.

More than 450 people are already confirmed to attend, plus we have a sold-out exhibition of 45 expert companies. Click here to take part in Europe’s leading event for accelerating and commercializing alt proteins. And use the code ‘PPTI20’ for an extra 20% off!

As for major developments this week, there’s only one place to start: The UK’s £1.6 million investment in a ‘sandbox’ aims to fast-track cultivated meat approvals, significantly reducing the current regulatory timeline. With a push for sustainable protein innovation, this initiative could revolutionize food technology and safety. Will this sandbox be the key to unlocking the future of cultivated meat?

A French startup has just secured €25 million to expand its plant-based pork range across Europe, with major moves planned for the UK and France. With the recent ruling allowing plant-based brands to label their products with familiar terms like ‘bacon’ and ‘ham’, is this the push that will make plant-based pork mainstream?

In tech news, the world’s largest 3D-printed plant-based salmon production facility has been announced, revolutionizing the way we produce sustainable seafood. This Austrian startup is bringing healthier, eco-friendly salmon alternatives to European markets. Could this cutting-edge approach change the future of food production?

And the EU has ruled in favor of allowing plant-based products to keep using terms like ‘burger’ and ‘steak’, citing consumer transparency and choice as top priorities. This decision is a significant win for plant-based companies, ensuring they can label products with familiar terms that help consumers make informed choices. How will this decision impact the future of food labeling across Europe?

Lastly, a new ‘hyper-fermentation’ plant in Mackay, Australia, will significantly boost production capacity for bioproducts across food, nutrition, and biofuels, and has received backing from the Queensland government. Will this facility set a new standard for biomanufacturing?

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