Plant-Based Protein Hybrid Steak Set for Launch

A "hybrid steak" blended with plant-based protein is on the verge of being released.

Currently, Orange Cow is focusing on the development of hybrid cultivated meat, which involves combining cultured cells with plant-based protein to create a steak-like product.

Hybrid cultivated meat offers significant advantages, including drastically reducing production costs and ensuring safety more easily.

Moreover, producing artificial meat using 100% plant-based ingredients, without any cultured cells, can deliver a threefold benefit—promoting human health, protecting the environment, and improving animal welfare.

Meanwhile, Orange Cow (CEO Joo Sun-tae) is pursuing its vision of producing "future meat with consideration for humans and the environment." The company is developing alternative meat production technologies utilizing cultivated meat, plant-based protein, microbial protein, and insect protein.

Recently, Orange Cow has been dedicating efforts to developing cultivated meat as a way to provide high-quality meat protein while reducing the number of livestock raised.

Cultivated Food Association Holds General Meeting to Discuss Future Activities and Industry Development

The Korea Cultivated Food Association (Chairman Kim Sung-jin) held its annual general meeting on the 20th at the Leaders Administrative Law Firm conference room.

The association, founded by domestic startups engaged in cultivated meat research and development, is led by its first chairman, Kim Sung-jin, COO of CellMeat. It includes 11 member companies: DanaGreen, CellMeat, Cellqua, ShooFab, SpaceF, Simple Planet, Seaweed, FN Fresh, WingStar Bio, Tissen Biopharm, and Pangse.

The association officially received corporate establishment approval from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs on March 8, 2023, and held its inaugural meeting at Dongguk University in December of the same year.

Its key objectives include establishing the cultivated food industry in the domestic market, securing Korea’s food sovereignty, enhancing global competitiveness, and promoting sustainable food solutions that consider climate change mitigation and animal welfare.

According to McKinsey, cultivated food is expected to account for 1% (approximately 32 trillion KRW) of the global meat market by 2030. AT Kearney forecasts this figure to rise to 35% (around 581 trillion KRW) by 2040.

In response to these market trends, the Korean government introduced an amendment to the Food Sanitation Act Enforcement Rules in May 2023 to officially recognize cultivated food. Additionally, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is laying the legal groundwork for industrialization through temporary standards and regulatory revisions.

Implementation of Singapore's Food Safety and Security Bill in 2025: What Has Changed?

According to Green Queen, a platform providing guides and news on vegan and sustainable lifestyles in Hong Kong, Singapore is recognized as one of the countries with the highest food safety standards globally.

The Singaporean government has continuously improved food safety laws and regulations to maintain this reputation and strengthen its competitiveness as a global food hub. On January 8 of this year, the Singaporean Parliament passed the new Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB).

Singapore's previous food safety laws had different focal points, but some regulations overlapped, making compliance challenging for businesses. In particular, laws governing the inspection of imported food and those setting quality standards contained similar provisions, causing confusion among companies. Additionally, there were no clear regulations for novel foods such as cultivated meat, alternative proteins, and genetically modified foods, highlighting the need for a new law.

The newly implemented FSSB aims to consolidate nine existing laws into a single framework, eliminating redundancy and simplifying regulations. This will help businesses reduce the time and cost required for compliance, while consumers will benefit from clearer and stricter safety standards. The new law includes key provisions such as the introduction of food control plans, stricter approval processes for novel foods, the utilization of a digital data hub, enhanced packaging and labeling standards, and strengthened enforcement measures.

Singapore’s new law is expected to impact South Korean food companies as well. In particular, the stricter approval process for novel foods and enhanced packaging and labeling requirements mean that Korean businesses must meet the rigorous standards set by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).

Companies exporting novel foods, including alternative protein products, must obtain prior market approval and submit detailed safety assessment reports, covering toxicity, allergenicity, production safety, and exposure risks. Additionally, all food products must clearly display essential information, including ingredients, country of origin, and allergen warnings, and failure to comply will result in stricter penalties.

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