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In a landmark decision, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of gene-edited pigs developed by PIC (Pig Improvement Company) for human consumption.

Multus Biotechnology, a producer of growth media solutions for the cultivated meat sector, has announced the launch of its new food-grade basal media, named DMEM/F12-FG.

US meat snack brand Archer has unveiled new meat stick flavours, in response to data from Numerator highlighting meat snacks as one of the fastest-growing snack categories in the US.

Dutch biotechnology company Meatable and Singapore-based TruMeat have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of cultivated meat.

US-based butcher Omaha Steaks has unveiled a new Smash Burger that delivers crispy, griddle-style results, with no smashing or special equipment required.

Private equity firm Apex Capital has acquired a majority stake in Juanita’s Foods, a producer of authentic Mexican food products in the US.

Upside Foods has secured a significant ruling from the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida, allowing its challenge against the state’s ban on cultivated meat to proceed.

Baldor Specialty Foods has announced that it has acquired meat company Golden Packing to enhance its meat offerings.

The UK government has introduced temporary measures banning holidaymakers from bringing meat and dairy products into Great Britain from the EU to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

Freja has added two new Asian-inspired, limited-edition offerings to its Instant Bone Broth portfolio: Chicken Ramen and Beef Pho.

Livetec Systems has introduced Livestock Protect, an app offering real-time data on the geographical spread of the virus.

JBS has announced a $100 million investment to build two meat processing plants in Vietnam.