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/PRNewswire/ -- The companies partnered to further enhance SuperMeat's cultivated chicken meat process with Stämm's novel bioreactor. Varana Capital, a mutual...
Stämm, a biopharma manufacturing innovator, has partnered with SuperMeat to enhance cultivated chicken meat production using Stämms novel bioreactor technology. This partnership, supported by mutual investor Varana Capital, aims to integrate Stämms Bioprocessor into SuperMeats production process, potentially lowering costs and increasing productivity. The collaboration is set to benchmark continuous bioprocessing technology in cultivated meat production, with a focus on improving muscle fiber growth and adipocyte formation. This strategic alliance is expected to drive progress in the cultivated meat industry, offering a pathway to cost-effective, high-quality whole-cut meat products. The alternative protein market is projected to grow significantly, presenting a major business opportunity.
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Israeli Cultivated Chicken First Ever To Get US Kosher Certification
Israeli cultivated meat company SuperMeat has received kosher certification from New York-based OU Kosher, the worlds largest kosher certification agency. The certification, a world first, came after a series of in-depth discussions and scientific reviews. SuperMeats process involves taking chicken cells from a fertilized egg and planting them in a meat fermenter until they mature into meat tissue. The cells are taken at a stage that OU Kosher deemed kosher. SuperMeat and OU Kosher will now examine the entire cultivated meat production process and supply chain to establish clear kosher guidelines for other businesses in the sector.
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SuperMeat Signs Agreement with Switzerland's Largest Supermarket and Meat Manufacturer, Migros
Foodtech company SuperMeat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Switzerlands largest retail supermarket chain and leading meat manufacturer, Migros, to expedite the production and distribution of cultivated meat at a commercial scale. As part of the partnership, Migros has invested in SuperMeat. The partnership aims to distribute and sell meat on a wide scale to meet the demand of the European consumer looking for more efficient and sustainable alternative products. SuperMeat is also developing the first open-source system aimed at identifying the most cost-effective cell feed, reducing production costs for the industry.
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Leading Food and Biotechnology Company Ajinomoto Partners with Cultivated Meat Company SuperMeat, Anticipates Bright Future in Cellular Agriculture
SuperMeat has announced a strategic partnership with Ajinomoto Co. to establish a commercially viable supply chain platform for the cultivated meat industry. Ajinomoto Co. will invest in SuperMeat as part of its corporate venture capital projects. The partnership aims to accelerate the commercialization of the cultivated meat industry and improve the production and value chain solutions. The focus of the partnership is on the development of cell growth media for cultivated meat. The cultivated meat market is expected to grow to $25 billion by 2030. SuperMeats proprietary technology allows it to grow muscle, fat, and connective tissue together in a tissue-like structure. The partnership aligns with Ajinomoto Co.s goal of becoming a solution-provider in food and health issues.
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'Supermeat' Plans to Join Forces With the Animal Agriculture Through Slaughter-Free Meat
Israeli clean meat company SuperMeat is making strides in up-hauling the food system with its scalable technology. The company aims to produce clean meat that is fit for commercial scale and can eventually achieve price parity with conventional meat. SuperMeat recently acquired $4 million in investment funding from PHW Group, one of Europes largest poultry companies. The partnership with PHW Group will help SuperMeat enter the market and create clean meat tailored to the expectations of poultry consumers. The concept of clean meat is gaining support from traditional meat players, such as Tyson Foods, who see it as a complementary way to produce the same product. Clean meat is seen as a solution to environmental pressures and the overuse of antibiotics in traditional meat production.
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Lab-Grown Chicken Startup SuperMeat Could Disrupt The Entire Meat Market
Israeli food startup SuperMeat, which produces lab-grown poultry from the stem cells of live chickens, has raised over $3m in seed funding. The company aims to address issues such as high production costs, pollution, animal cruelty and world hunger. SuperMeat plans to create cultured chicken meat that uses 99% less land, 96% less greenhouse gases and 96% less water than traditional meat production. The funding will be used to accelerate research and development, scale up production, and increase marketing and distribution efforts. The companys recent funding round was led by US venture capital firms New Crop Capital and Stray Dog Capital, with German poultry producer PHW also participating and forming a strategic partnership.
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Lab-made meat startup SuperMeat raises $3M seed to develop 'clean' chicken
Israeli biotech startup SuperMeat has raised $3 million in seed funding to develop lab-made chicken meat. The funding comes from venture capital fund New Crop Capital, VC firm Stray Dog Capital, and strategic investment from PHW, one of Europes largest poultry producers. SuperMeat aims to produce clean meat by growing real animal cells in a lab, which could reduce the environmental impact of industrial farming and the spread of food-borne illnesses. The company plans to initially create lab-made chicken for processed foods and is still a few years away from putting its products on supermarket shelves. The partnership with PHW will strengthen SuperMeats vegan product portfolio.
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Israeli Cultured Meat Startup SuperMeat Raises $3m Seed Round - AFN
Israeli cultured meat startup SuperMeat has raised $3 million in a seed round to develop its cultured chicken product. The funding round was dominated by impact investors New Crop Capital and Stray Dog Capital, with participation from Sirius Ventures and Germanys PHW. SuperMeat plans to have a product on shelves in three years, focusing on chicken intended for processed food. The company aims to capture a pricing advantage by launching its first product at a price point similar to conventional chicken products. Industry insiders estimate that it takes at least four years and $150-370 million in funding to bring a cultured meat product to market. SuperMeat previously raised $230,000 through crowdfunding in 2016.
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