Vow's cultivated quail gets the green light in Australia and New Zealand

Regardless of the shenanigans ongoing in the USA, cultivated meat continues to gain momentum with another regulatory milestone – this time in Australia and New Zealand, where a novel quail ingredient has been approved for sale. While Singapore has already cleared several cultivated products, this marks the first such approval under the joint FSANZ authority. Could this signal a broader shift across the region’s regulatory landscape?

Meanwhile, a landmark report explores the evolving role of precision fermentation, highlighting both its enormous potential and the critical food safety considerations that must be addressed as products edge closer to market. Are regulators ready for the pace of innovation?

In Northern Europe, a major funding agreement is helping kickstart construction of a new pea protein plant, with the goal of strengthening local supply chains and meeting rising demand.

Across the Atlantic, a data-driven report reveals a compelling economic case for a plant-based shift in the USA, suggesting the transition could support job creation and contribute billions to the economy.

High above our heads, an intriguing experiment aboard the International Space Station has shown that miso fermented in microgravity takes on a nuttier flavor. Could orbital R&D help reimagine how we approach food innovation back on Earth?

Down on the ground, a molecular farming startup has finalized plans for a pilot-scale facility to extract proteins directly from plants – a sign of how this once-niche approach is becoming more commercially viable.

In fungi news, a mycelium-derived ingredient has been granted self-affirmed GRAS status in the USA, alongside the launch of a new high-protein snack brand looking to capitalize on its nutritional and environmental appeal.

And finally, while the plant-based dairy category continues to grow, a recent report highlights how taste and availability still shape consumer behavior. Are manufacturers doing enough to overcome these barriers?

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