Cell-based foodstuffs have developed into a promising sector that will significantly impact the future of the foodstuff industry. The use of suitable valve designs is also a significant contributing factor to the success of this industrial sector. As a reputable leading valve manufacturer, GEMÜ offers innovative solutions for the specific requirements of the cultivated meat industry.
The GEMÜ Group develops and manufactures valves, measurement and control systems for liquids, vapours and gases. GEMÜ is a global market leader when it comes to solutions for sterile applications. The globally focused, independent family-owned enterprise was founded in 1964.
In 2011, Gert Müller took over as Managing Partner of the GEMÜ Group together with his cousin Stephan Müller, becoming the second generation to run the company. Today, GEMÜ employs over 2500 members of staff all over the world, production takes place at eight locations, and worldwide marketing is coordinated by 25 subsidiaries.
The right valve selection for cultivated meat
Cultivated meat is an efficient and sustainable option for the meat supply of the future. Production is based on well-known biotechnological processes that are identical to those used in other large-scale cell culture applications, such as antibody therapeutics. Valve design plays a key role in the precise control of the cultivation process. To this end, GEMÜ provides state-of-the-art valves that enable manufacturers to precisely regulate the ambient conditions such as pH value, oxygen content and temperature in the bioreactor. Through precise control, optimal growth conditions can be created for the cells, resulting in an efficient cell yield and consistent product quality.
Food safety is of paramount importance in every main process. This is why GEMÜ has developed special valve designs and materials to make the cleaning and sterilization process as quick and easy as possible. This minimizes the risk of contamination and ensures safe, sterile production. The product range, which also includes aseptic valves, offers numerous options for creating safe, design-optimized systems.
Special attention is also paid to automated production procedures in order to increase efficiency and productivity. For this purpose, GEMÜ provides electronically controlled valves that enable precise dosing of nutrients and other substances. By integrating the valves into the automation systems, customers can optimize the production flow, reduce operating costs and ensure consistently high product quality.
Depending on the requirements of the respective area of application, different valve types are better suited. The diagram above shows a selection of GEMÜ products and their possible areas of use.
Future research & development with GEMÜ
The cultivated meat industry is characterized by continuous innovation and change. GEMÜ is continuously developing new solutions to meet these requirements. Valve designs are flexible and adaptable, and always adapted on a case by case basis to meet customer requirements. This makes it possible to constantly optimize and optimally scale production processes in order to react effectively to the needs of the market.
As a leading valve manufacturer, GEMÜ offers innovative solutions for the main and auxiliary processes that meet the requirements of the cultivated meat market, from the laboratory phase to commercial production. The state-of-the-art valves are helping to shape the future of cell-based foodstuff production and ensure sustainable alternatives for nutrition.
Further information at www.gemu-group.com/en_GB/cultivated-meat/
