IntegriCulture, a Japanese start-up, has raised $7 million to develop its cell-growing platform and commercialize lab-grown foie gras. Foie gras is a natural fit for a cellular meat company. It is normally made from the livers of ducks or geese that are force fed, which raises concerns about animal welfare. It’s also often served as a pâté, meaning it has a simple structure.The French start-up Gourmey raised $10 million last year to scale up production of its own lab-grown foie gras.
John Hopkins Now Teaching “Food of the Future” Alternative Protein Course
John Hopkins University has launched Food of the Future, the school’s first academic course devoted to alternative protein education, according to John Hopkins HUB.
