- In May 2023, a group of precision fermentation startups have united to address the EU's challenging novel foods approval process. In spite of advances in synthetic biology enabling startups to program microbes to sustainably produce a wide range of ingredients, In the complex regulatory procedures in the EU are hindering industry progress, according to the founders of a new trade association
- In February 2023, nine foodtech startups, ranging from animal-free dairy companies to firms creating meaty flavors for plant-based alternatives, have joined forces to form the Precision Fermentation Alliance. In this alliance advocates for the use of precision fermentation, where genetically engineered microbes such as yeast, fungi, bacteria, and algae produce ingredients more sustainably, efficiently, and ethically compared to traditional methods involving animals, petrochemicals, or conventional agriculture
- In May 2020, Royal DSM, a global science-based company, launched its Delvo Cheese CP-500 cultures to improve mozzarella cheese production. In these cultures boost yield and resource efficiency, achieving higher moisture content and increasing yield by up to 1.3% compared to the commonly used Direct Vat Set (DVS) culture in the U.S.
