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.
How China plans to lead the world in sustainable food with latest five-year agricultural development plan
Lab-grown meat and plant-based eggs among food production technologies that will be supported to cut reliance on overseas know-how. Inclusion of cultivated meat in the five-year plan will drive more research funding...
