"Lead Global Standards": Korea-Singapore Sign Food Safety MOU

Korea is advancing efforts to lead global regulatory standards for future food industries. As part of this strategy, Korea is collaborating with Singapore to establish international standards in the innovative food sector, particularly focusing on new food materials.

On October 8th, during a summit between South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the two nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea (MFDS) and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore (MSE) on food safety cooperation.

The MOU outlines key areas of collaboration, including:

• Expanding regulatory cooperation on new food materials and innovative food technologies such as cell-cultured food.
• Strengthening digital food safety management capabilities.
• Exchanging food safety information and promoting professional exchanges.

The MFDS stated, "We will continue to expand international cooperation to enhance the global food safety network and innovate regulatory systems, thereby actively supporting the export of superior K-food products to global markets."

Cultivated Seafood Introduced to Korea through New Partnership

Singapore-based food tech company UMAMI Bioworks has entered into a strategic partnership with Korea’s biotech company KCell Biosciences and bioprocess solutions provider WSG.

This collaboration aims to achieve large-scale production of cultivated seafood in Korea, following the signing of an MOU between the three companies on September 5, 2024. KCell Biosciences will provide advanced cell culture media, while WSG will supply the bioreactor hardware essential for mass production. The goal is to create cost-effective and sustainable cultivated fish production.

Korea, being one of the world's largest per capita seafood consumers, presents significant potential for cultivated fish. UMANI Bioworks hopes this partnership will accelerate the commercialization of cultivated fish in the Korean market and establish similar collaboration models across Asia.

UPSIDE Foods: Cultivated Meat as a Solution for Sustainable Markets

On the final day of Bioprocess International 2024, Kalle Johnson, Senior Director of Cell Culture Media at UPSIDE Foods, discussed the challenges and promises of supplying cultivated meat to restaurants and grocery stores.

Johnson warned that global demand for meat is expected to double by 2050, which could threaten environmental sustainability. He noted that traditional beef production has approximately 90% more impact on greenhouse gas emissions compared to cultivated beef.

However, the benefits of cultivated meat are less pronounced in chicken production. Additionally, Johnson highlighted the current shortage of media supply needed for large-scale production in the fast-growing cultivated meat market. He also mentioned ongoing efforts to counter attempts to ban the sale of cultivated meat in certain states, including a lawsuit arguing that a Florida law is unconstitutional.

식물 기반 즉석식사 시장이 지속 가능성과 편리함을 강조하며 급격히 성장하고 있습니다. 현대 소비자들은 건강을 중시하며 채식주의 및 비건 옵션을 선호하는 경향이 뚜렷해졌다.

이에 따라 여러 기업들은 혁신적인 식물성 식사 제품을 출시하고 있으며, 시장의 미래 전망은 매우 밝다. 식물 기반 식사는 점점 더 많은 소비자의 관심을 끌고 있으며, 건강한 식단을 추구하는 이들에게 좋은 선택이 되고 있다.

Growth of Plant-Based Instant Meals Focused on Sustainability and Convenience

The plant-based instant meal market is experiencing rapid growth, emphasizing both sustainability and convenience. Modern consumers are increasingly prioritizing health, with a noticeable trend toward vegetarian and vegan options.

As a result, numerous companies are introducing innovative plant-based meal products, and the market outlook is promising. Plant-based meals are gaining the attention of a growing number of consumers, making them an attractive option for those seeking healthy dietary choices.

최근 연구에 따르면, 재배된 고기가 전통적인 동물성 고기보다 사회적 비용을 절반으로 줄일 수 있다는 결과가 나왔다.

이는 환경 보호와 동물 복지 문제를 해결하는 데 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 시사하며, 재배된 고기는 자원 소모가 적고 지속 가능한 생산이 가능하여 미래 식품 시장에서 중요한 역할을 할 것으로 기대된다. 이러한 연구 결과는 소비자들에게 재배된 고기를 선택할 이유를 더욱 분명히 제시하고 있다.

Cultivated Meat Could Halve Social Costs Compared to Animal Meat

Recent studies suggest that cultivated meat could reduce social costs by half compared to traditional animal-based meat.

This indicates positive implications for environmental protection and animal welfare. Cultivated meat requires fewer resources and supports sustainable production, highlighting its potential as a key player in the future food market. Such research strengthens the case for consumers to choose cultivated meat.

프랑스 맥도날드는 비욘드 미트를 사용한 비건 너겟, 맥플랜트를 출시했다. 이는 비건 및 식물 기반 메뉴에 대한 소비자 수요 증가에 따른 것이다.

새로운 메뉴는 지속 가능한 식습관을 지향하며, 건강과 환경을 중시하는 고객을 겨냥하고 있다. 맥도날드는 이러한 변화를 통해 글로벌 비건 시장에서 경쟁력을 강화하려고 하고 있으며, 이 비건 제품은 소비자들에게 다양한 선택지를 제공할 것이다.

McDonald's France Launches Vegan McPlant Nuggets

McDonald's France has introduced vegan McPlant nuggets made from Beyond Meat, responding to increasing consumer demand for vegan and plant-based menu options.

The new menu item aligns with sustainable eating habits and targets health-conscious, environmentally aware customers. Through this shift, McDonald's aims to strengthen its position in the global vegan market by offering a wider variety of choices to consumers.

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