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Ontario Genomics

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Canadian Food Biomanufacturing Projected to Create 125,000 Jobs by 2050

Ontario Genomics has released an updated Food Innovation in Canada Report, providing economic projections for the country’s food biomanufacturing sector. The report estimates that by 2050, the industry could be valued at $18.8 billion and generate approximately 125,000 jobs. Food biomanufacturing, which includes cellular agriculture and precision fermentation, involves producing food, ingredients, and textiles using biotechnology rather than traditional agricultural methods. The updated analysis, conducted by Dr. Michael von Massow from the University of Guelph, assesses the industry’s potential and the factors required for growth. Ontario is projected to play a central role in this sector, with a potential $13 billion industry that could create over 91,000 jobs. The report identifies the need for a national strategy, investment in large-scale production facilities, research and development …

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Onego Bio

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Onego Bio to Establish Flagship Manufacturing Facility in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

US-Finnish animal-free egg protein producer Onego Bio has announced plans to establish a flagship manufacturing facility in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. The company will become the second tenant at the county’s Food and Beverage Innovation Campus, after purchasing 25.9 acres within it for $777,000. The purchase was reportedly approved by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors at its December meeting. The new facility will be dedicated to producing Bioalbumen®, a powdered animal-free egg protein created through precision fermentation. The product is designed to replicate the taste, nutrition, and functionality of traditional egg proteins while addressing supply chain issues and offering a significantly reduced environmental impact. The site will reportedly have the capacity to produce a quantity of egg protein equivalent to the output of six million …

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Handtmann Launches New Production Solutions at iba 2025

Under the motto ‘THE TASTE OF INNOVATION’ Handtmann will present itself at iba 2025 in Hall 13, Stand A21, as a global provider of comprehensive machinery solutions for the bakery, confectionery, sweets, and snack industries. Trade show visitors can look forward to a wide range of production processes designed for processing doughs as well as liquid, viscous, stiff, solid, and chunky product masses. The exhibition portfolio also includes customized solutions, all offered in premium quality for those with high standards for product and innovation. The systems are available in various configurations suitable for artisanal businesses, start-ups, mid-sized companies, and large industrial enterprises. In the area of dough dividing, an innovation will be introduced that ensures optimal product quality and precise weight accuracy, especially in industrial …

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Kilia Food Machine Technology at IFFA 2025: Complete Systems For the Production of Plant-Based Products

At IFFA 2025, Kilia will showcase complete systems designed for the production of plant-based meat alternatives, as well as a range of other solutions. The company has more than 90 years of experience in the development and manufacture of food processing machines in Germany. For some years now, Kilia has also been targeting producers of meat alternatives and other plant-based substitute products with its solutions. Vacuum Bowl Cutter supports the production of plant-based foods At IFFA, KILIA is presenting the 30-litre vacuum bowl cutter, a solution that has been optimized for processing plant-based products. With an integrated vacuum function, the device improves the texture and color development of plant-based meat alternatives, emulsions and spreads, according to the manufacturer. The precise temperature control enables stable binding …

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Re:Meat

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Re:meat Secures Investment to Launch Scandinavia’s First Cultivated Meat Facility

Swedish cultivated meat startup Re:meat has secured €1 million in an oversubscribed funding round. The investment comes from tech investors, family offices, and business angels focused on improving food system resilience. The round was led by impact investor 8+ Ventures and included contributions from Kristofer Forss, founder of Bastard Burgers; Judith Wolst, founder of SusTechable; Jon Persson and Erik Rosengren, co-founders of Söderberg & Partners; and Skåne Ventures. Additional investors from the food, technology, and investment sectors also participated. Jacob Schaldemose Peterson, CEO of Re:meat, stated that strengthening food system resilience is essential in times of crisis. “By investing in our technology today, we are building a future where nations are better prepared, more self-sufficient, and ready to face whatever geopolitical or climate-related challenges that …

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burcon protein

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Burcon-Backed Partnership Acquires Illinois Protein Facility, Prepares for 2025 Production

Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a developer of plant-based protein technologies, announced that its alliance partner, RE ProMan, LLC, has completed the acquisition of a protein production facility in Galesburg, Illinois. The facility will be used to integrate Burcon’s protein processing technologies, with commercial-scale production expected to begin in the first half of 2025. John Vassallo, a director at Burcon, stated that the facility was selected based on its infrastructure and suitability for the company’s protein production needs. “The Galesburg facility was our top choice, offering the infrastructure needed to bring Burcon’s innovative protein products to market,” he said. This marks the first time Burcon has operational control over a commercial production facility. The company develops plant-based protein ingredients derived from sources such as pea, canola, soy, …

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BioMADE

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US Bioindustrial Manufacturing Gains Momentum as BioMADE Surpasses 300 Members

BioMADE, a public-private partnership focused on advancing bioindustrial manufacturing in the United States, has announced that its network has grown to more than 300 members. The network, which spans 38 states, includes large corporations, startups, research institutions, community colleges, and non-profits working to develop bio-based alternatives to conventional materials. “We are proud to support our over 300 members in achieving their goals, from cutting-edge biotechnology innovation to education and workforce development programs and opportunities,” said Douglas Friedman, CEO of BioMADE. Leveraging domestic feedstocks The organization focuses on biomanufacturing technologies that use domestically grown feedstocks such as corn, soybeans, and sugar beets. These biological inputs serve as the foundation for products like bio-based cement, plant-derived textiles, and rubber alternatives. BioMADE members are engaged in diverse projects …

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Canadian Government Invests $1M in Cellular Agriculture Research for the Prairies

The Government of Canada has allocated CAD 1 million in funding through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) to support the Cellular Agriculture Prairies Ecosystem (CAPE) Project, an initiative led by New Harvest Canada. The funding will be matched by contributions from regional partners, bringing the total investment to approximately CAD 2.4 million over three years. The CAPE Project is designed to establish a cellular agriculture research and innovation network across the Prairie provinces, with a focus on utilizing local agricultural resources for biomanufacturing. The initiative will involve collaboration between industry and academic institutions, including the University of Alberta, University of Manitoba, and Lethbridge Polytechnic, among others. Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan, states, “Alberta’s farmers and producers work hard to feed our communities and drive our …

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Pow.bio

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Pow.Bio Opens New Facility With AI-Enabled Continuous Fermentation Capabilities

Pow.Bio, a company known for its biomanufacturing solutions, has announced the opening of a new 25,000 square foot facility in Alameda, California. The plant has production facilities equipped with AI-enabled continuous fermentation capabilities that will allow Pow.Bio’s partners to achieve their target production costs. It serves as a model demonstrating the scalable deployment of the company’s fermentation platform, which is said to be capable of producing a range of bio-based products. According to Pow.Bio, the technology could be integrated into existing facilities around the world. The new facility includes a fleet of dual-chamber continuous systems at various scales, along with expanded bench and pilot-scale capabilities allowing the transition from experimentation to the production of hundreds of kilograms of ingredients. “Delivering meaningful gains” Pow.Bio’s AI-enabled proprietary …

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Demolish Foods chicken breast

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Demolish Foods Unveils New Tech for More Realistic, Scalable Plant-Based Whole Cuts

Demolish Foods has launched its Gen4 platform, an updated version of its plant-based meat manufacturing system designed to replicate the structure and texture of conventional whole cuts. The platform builds on the company’s previous Gen3 model and offers improvements in precision, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Whole-cut alternatives remain a challenge in the alternative protein sector, where most plant-based products have focused on ground or shredded formats. The Gen4 platform seeks to address this gap by replicating the hierarchical structure of animal muscle tissue, including variations in texture and juiciness within a single cut. The technology allows for the recreation of complex structures found in conventional meat, such as the combination of major and minor pectoral muscles in a chicken breast. Engineering realistic muscle fibers According to …

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Arsenale Bioyards

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Investors Back Arsenale Bioyards with $10M to Scale AI-Driven Precision Fermentation

Arsenale Bioyards has raised $10 million in seed financing to support its efforts in reducing biomanufacturing costs and accelerating industrial-scale adoption of bio-based alternatives. The funding round was led by Planet A and byFounders, with additional participation from CDP Ventures, Acequia Capital, Plug and Play, Gray Silo Ventures, and several industrial family offices. The company focuses on optimizing precision fermentation, a process that utilizes microorganisms such as yeast or bacteria to produce proteins and other compounds. While this technology has been widely applied in pharmaceuticals, its expansion into food and cosmetics has been constrained by high production costs. Arsenale’s end-to-end biomanufacturing platform integrates industrial-scale bioreactors with AI-driven software to reduce costs and time-to-market, with the company projecting cost reductions of up to 90%. Scaling from …

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Allbiotech Introduces Cost-Effective Bioreactor for Precision Fermentation Research

Spanish biotech startup Allbiotech Biotechnologies has completed the first production run of its Genesys V1 bioreactor, a lower-cost alternative for precision fermentation research. The company aims to make bioreactor technology more accessible to food tech startups, research institutions, and universities by offering a system priced at one-third of the cost of traditional pharmaceutical bioreactors. With a 1-liter glass vessel, integrated sensors, and five peristaltic pumps, Genesys V1 is designed for early-stage testing, process optimization, and scale-up research in food production. Allbiotech was founded in 2024 with the goal of reducing the cost barrier associated with precision fermentation equipment. “A cost-optimized design, coupled with our experience in manufacturing high-tech equipment, has allowed us to realize a new generation of bioreactors. We are thus eliminating the economic …

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Dutch Structuring Technologies

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Dutch Structuring Technologies Improves Precision of the “Next Big Technology” in Meat Alternatives

Textured protein producer Dutch Structuring Technologies (DST) is working to improve the precision of its innovative production technology using a solution developed by Rockwell Automation. DST is known for its novel Sheartex technology (previously called Continuous High Shear), which is said to be ideal for producing long-fibered whole cuts of plant-based meat or fish. Sheartex uses lower processing temperatures than extrusion, reducing the need for additives and post-processing. To improve the technology, DST has adopted Rockwell Automation’s Kinetix servo solution, which uses a range of intelligent devices to achieve precision control of different continuous shearing and mixing formulae. Co-developed with Dutch mixing system specialist Sobatech and supported by Rockwell Automation’s authorized distributor partner Routeco Netherlands, Sheartex reportedly has the potential to bring down the cost …

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bioreactor platform ever after foods

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Ever After Foods and Bühler Partner to Launch Commercial-Scale Cultivated Meat Production System

Ever After Foods, the developer of a proprietary technology platform for cultivated meat production, has announced a collaboration with Bühler, a global company producing processing equipment for foods and advanced materials. Together, the two companies will work to bring a commercial-scale cultivated meat production system to market. The system will reportedly allow for production at a ten-fold lower scale than existing technologies. “The global food chain faces significant challenges if we are to successfully and sustainably feed our growing population,” said Ian Roberts, CTO at Bühler. “How we produce and consume protein will continue to change, and requires a transition of our protein system to deliver this. Powering cultivated meat production at scale with a patented production system, Ever After Foods will help the food …

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Simple Planet makes cultivated meat powder for f&&B applications

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Simple Planet Unveils Serum-Free Cell Culture Medium, Slashing Costs by 99.8%

South Korea-based alternative protein company Simple Planet has announced the development of a patented, serum-free cell culture medium designed for use in cell-based food production, biopharmaceuticals, and regenerative medicine. The medium, created through probiotics recycling, is expected to launch globally in 2025. According to the company, the formulation could reduce production costs by over 99.8% compared to conventional media. By replacing fetal bovine serum (FBS) with probiotics-derived metabolites, the medium eliminates ethical concerns and the high costs associated with animal-derived components. Successful trials & enhanced cell growth The new cell culture medium has undergone successful trials in collaboration with global research institutions and innovation centers. Testing has demonstrated that the formulation enhances myoblast cell proliferation while maintaining normal cell morphology, positioning it as a potential …

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The Cultivated B

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The Cultivated B Unveils Synthetic Growth Factor to Reduce Cultivated Meat Costs

Biomanufacturing company The Cultivated B has developed a synthetic molecule that could significantly reduce the cost of growing cells for cultivated meat, biopharmaceuticals, and other cell-based industries. The newly identified molecule, TCB-32, functions as a replacement for basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), a key ingredient in cell culture that stimulates cell growth but is expensive and unstable. Addressing challenges in cell culture Producing cultivated meat requires growing large numbers of cells in bioreactors. One of the biggest challenges is the high cost of growth factors like bFGF, which are essential for cell proliferation but difficult to produce consistently. bFGF is also fragile—it breaks down quickly, requiring frequent replenishment, which further increases costs. The Cultivated B’s research team has identified TCB-32, a synthetic small molecule that …

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Guest Post: Securing Plant-Based Food Production, A Holistic Approach to Contamination Prevention

Kati Hope is the global key account manager at Mettler-Toledo product inspection, where she plays a pivotal role in strengthening relationships with key clients worldwide. With over two decades of experience in international sales channel development and seven years specializing in product inspection, she has a proven track record of driving strategic growth and enhancing food safety standards. In this guest post, she discusses the critical importance of foreign body detection in plant-based food manufacturing, exploring the challenges, technologies, and strategies needed to maintain product integrity and consumer trust in a rapidly expanding market. Securing Plant-Based Food Production, A Holistic Approach to Contamination Prevention Plant-based food – the trend that shows no signs of slowing. Like it or loath it with a passion, the fact …

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New Facility in Northern Spain Will Produce Plant-Based Protein From Beer Byproducts

Spanish companies Hijos de Rivera and Inproteins have announced a joint investment of €7.5 million with public venture capital management firm Xesgalicia to open a manufacturing facility for plant-based proteins in northern Spain. Located in Teixeiro-Curtis, A Coruña, the plant will employ around 40 people and is expected to begin operations in late 2026. The investors claim it will be the first plant-based protein facility in Galicia. The factory will produce proteins from a range of sources, including bagasse (fibrous residue) derived from Hijos de Rivera’s beer production. This circular method will help to reduce food waste. “This project represents a unique opportunity to explore the future with the help of the best partners in biotechnology and food innovation,” says José Cabanas, CMO and head …

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Planteneers

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Planteneers Develops New Plant-Based Steak, Bacon & Ham to Be Produced on Handtmann Systems

Planteneers, a developer and provider of customized plant-based product solutions, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with filling and portioning system manufacturer Handtmann. The two companies have been working together for a year to help customers offer plant-based steaks and filet strips with fine marbling and a fibrous structure. Now, the range has been expanded with several new meat alternatives, including cost-optimized steak varieties, bacon, cooked ham, and carpaccio. When developing the new solutions, Planteneers says it focused on products with high sales potential in European markets. The manufacturing process Manufacturers can produce the meat alternatives using Planteneers’ fiildMeat P and fiildMeat S system solutions, in combination with a forming and marbling unit for Handtmann’s filling and portioning systems. The products’ size and shape …

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Earth First Food Ventures Launches US’s First Precision Fermentation Facility for Lactoferrin

Earth First Food Ventures Ltd (EFFV), a venture capital firm focused on ESG and impact investments in food technology, has announced the launch of PFerrinX26, the first US-based facility dedicated exclusively to the precision fermentation of Lactoferrin (LF). This facility aims to address the growing global shortage of Lactoferrin, a protein with significant health benefits and applications in various sectors, including immune support and gut health. The facility’s establishment in the United States is also a strategic decision, given the country’s favorable regulatory environment for innovative food technologies. This decision underscores EFFV’s goal of scaling precision fermentation dairy in a market where the infrastructure and regulatory framework are better aligned to support such innovations. Ricardo Radwanski, CFO and co-founder of EFFV, stated, “We’re thrilled to …

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