- In May 2025, Dutch food tech company Meatable revealed plans for a retail launch of its cultivated pork and beef products across Europe, aiming to make lab-grown meat widely accessible. Using its proprietary opti-ox™ technology, Meatable accelerates the growth of muscle and fat cells from a single animal cell, producing high-quality meat in just eight days. This breakthrough enables cost-effective scaling, helping the company meet rising demand for sustainable protein while reducing the environmental impact of traditional meat production. The initiative marks a major step toward mainstream adoption of cultivated meat
- In April 2025, a Japanese consortium led by Osaka University debuted a 3D-printed cultured beef prototype and a conceptual “home meat maker” at Expo 2025 Osaka. Displayed in the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion, the exhibit envisions a future where consumers can produce customized marbled meat at home using 3D bioprinting technology. The consortium—comprising six organizations including Shimadzu, Itoham Yonekyu, and TOPPAN—aims to commercialize cultured meat by 2031, addressing global protein shortages and environmental concerns. The “future kitchen” concept allows users to tailor meat to their health and taste preferences, marking a bold step toward sustainable food innovation
- In February 2025, Aleph Farms announced that Israel had become the third country globally—after Singapore and the United States—to approve the sale of its cultivated beef products, marking a major regulatory breakthrough. The approval, granted by Israel’s Ministry of Health, allows Aleph Farms to market its Aleph Cuts brand, including its cultivated Petit Steak, to consumers. This milestone represents a pivotal moment in the commercialization of lab-grown meat, expanding access to sustainable protein alternatives and reinforcing Israel’s leadership in food innovation, climate action, and food security
- In January 2025, Mission Barns teamed up with Silva Sausage and other food companies to pilot hybrid meat products that incorporate cultivated animal fat. These products blend plant-based proteins with lab-grown fat, aiming to enhance the taste, texture, and cooking performance of meat alternatives. The flagship item, Mission Chorizo Sausage, combines Mission Fat™ with plant protein to deliver the succulence and sizzle of traditional sausage—without the environmental downsides of conventional meat. This partnership marks a key milestone in scaling cultivated fat technology and advancing sustainable food innovation
- In September 2024, Eat Just Inc., a U.S.-based food tech company known for its plant-based and cultivated meat innovations, entered a strategic partnership with Halal Products Development Company (HPDC)—a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The collaboration is designed to help Eat Just secure Halal certification and navigate regulatory approvals, enabling the company to export its products to local and regional markets. HPDC will provide advisory and auditing services, ensuring Eat Just’s production processes align with Halal principles, while also supporting the development of a sustainable market entry strategy for the Halal food sector
