영국 식품표준청(FSA)은 배양육과 신식품의 승인 절차를 간소화하여 시장 진입 속도를 높이려는 규제 개혁을 추진하고 있다.

이 개혁은 기존의 복잡한 승인 절차를 줄여 혁신적인 식품들이 더 빨리 시장에 도달할 수 있도록 도울 것이며 특히, 이 개혁은 배양육 및 정밀 발효 기술을 기반으로 한 신제품들이 소비자에게 더 빨리 도달할 수 있게 하며, 이는 지속 가능한 식품 산업의 발전에 중요한 전환점이 될 예정이다.

UK FSA Pushes for Regulatory Reform to Streamline Cultivated Meat Approval Process

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advancing regulatory reforms aimed at simplifying the approval process for cultivated meat and novel foods, accelerating their entry into the market.

These reforms will reduce the complexity of the existing approval process, helping innovative foods reach consumers more quickly. In particular, the changes will enable products based on cultivated meat and precision fermentation technologies to be introduced to the market faster, marking a significant turning point for the development of a sustainable food industry.

Believer Meats는 GEA와의 협력을 통해 배양육을 더 저렴하고 지속 가능하게 만드는 데 주력하고 있다. 이 파트너십은 특히 치킨을 시작으로, 바이오리액터 기술과 자원 절감 시스템을 개선해 생산성을 극대화하는 것을 목표로 한다.

이 협력의 주요 목표는 배양육 생산 과정에서 물과 에너지 사용을 최적화하고, 순환 경제 모델을 적용하여 폐기물 최소화를 도모하는 것입니다. 또한, 2025년까지 미국 노스캐롤라이나에 세계 최대 배양육 생산 시설을 건설해 연간 12,000톤의 배양육을 생산할 계획이라고 밝혔다.

Believer Meats and GEA Collaborate to Produce Cell-Based Meat at Lower Costs

Believer Meats is partnering with GEA to make cell-based meat more affordable and sustainable. The partnership focuses on improving bioreactor technology and resource-saving systems to maximize productivity, starting with chicken.

The main goals of this collaboration are to optimize water and energy use in the production process and to minimize waste by implementing a circular economy model. Additionally, they plan to build the world’s largest cell-based meat production facility in North Carolina by 2025, with the capacity to produce 12,000 tons of meat annually.

Simple Planet Selected for Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Scale-up TIPS Program with Cell-Cultured Functional Biomaterials

Simple Planet, a company developing future food and functional bio-materials using cell culture technology, has been selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Scale-up TIPS (Tech Investor Program for Scale-up).

The Scale-up TIPS program aims to help promising small businesses expand globally by attracting investment from private investors, with additional R&D funding provided by the government. Through this selection, Simple Planet will receive up to 1.2 billion KRW (approximately $900,000) in R&D support over the next three years, accelerating the development of its cell-cultured functional materials.

Simple Planet’s strong research achievements and innovative production technologies were key factors in its selection. CEO Jeong Il-Doo stated, “Building on our existing cell culture technology, we plan to enhance research and development not only for cultivated meat, but also for functional bio-materials used in health foods and cosmetics. By producing high-purity chondroitin sulfate, we aim to reduce import dependency, strengthen domestic market competitiveness, and pioneer new markets across various industries.”

Eatable Adventures는 대체 유제품 시장의 성장을 분석한 보고서를 발표했다. 보고서는 식물 기반 대체 유제품의 잠재력을 강조하며, 특히 환경 지속 가능성과 건강 이점이 있는 제품들이 시장에서 큰 성과를 거둘 것으로 예측했다.

이 보고서는 대체 유제품이 미래의 식품 산업에서 중요한 역할을 하게 될 것이라고 전망하며, 혁신적인 제품들이 소비자의 선택지를 확장할 것임을 강조했다

Nongshim Participates in Canada Vegan Festival, Targeting the $2.3 Trillion Vegan Market

Nongshim is making a push to attract North American vegans by showcasing its Shin Ramyun Veggie and Soon Tofu Ramyun at the Canada Vegan Festival. This strategy is aimed at boosting brand awareness among global consumers, with a focus on North America, one of the largest markets for vegan food.

Nongshim plans to strengthen its vegan brand presence in North America and expand its core product lineup. North America accounts for over 30% of the global vegan food market, with consumer demand steadily rising. According to global market research firm Grand View Research, the Canadian vegan food market is projected to reach $1.78 billion (about 2.3 trillion KRW) by 2030, with an average annual growth rate of 11% from 2020 to 2028.

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