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.
CULT Food Science announces strategic investment in UK-based 3D Bio-Tissues Limited
Based in the UK, 3DBT aims to produce biological tissue material that can be used for many different purposes, including but not limited to cultivated meat, synthetic leather, and collagen production.
