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Cell-cultivated food company Parima has become the first business globally to secure regulatory approval for cultivated product derived from two different animal species, following Singapore’s authorisation of its cultivated duck.

Nicolas Morin-Forest, CEO of Parima, said: “The approval of our cultivated duck product marks a new chapter, not only for Parima, but for cultivated food more broadly.”

The latest approval from the Singapore Food Agency builds on the company’s earlier clearance for cultivated chicken in 2025, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a leading regulatory hub for novel foods.

“In a sector moving from promise to proof, repeatable regulatory success is becoming a clear marker of platform strength. By securing approvals of two species within a few months, we have demonstrated the potential scale of our platform and core technology. Our focus now is commercialisation to deliver high-quality and safe products at meaningful volumes,” Morin-Forest added.

At the core of Parima’s approach is a bioproduction platform designed to overcome early bottlenecks in cultivated meat manufacturing. The company utilises high-performance cell lines grown in suspension within industrial bioreactors, eliminating the need for genetic modification or structural scaffolding materials.

The system is supported by a food-grade nutrient medium engineered for stability and regulatory compatibility, with the added advantage of being adaptable across multiple species. According to the company, the platform offers a pathway to production costs below €10/kg, a key benchmark for broader market competitiveness.

With regulatory validation in place, Parima is now shifting focus toward commercial scale-up. The company is targeting both premium foodservice channels and broader retail opportunities supported by its culinary brand, Gourmey.

Gourmey’s cultivated duck products have already gained traction within high-end cuisine, including endorsements from Michelin-starred chefs.

Parima is also building an extensive international regulatory pipeline, with seven active filings across Europe, Asia and North America. It has recently submitted what it describes as the first cultivated food application under the EU Novel Food framework and is advancing dossiers in the UK, where both its chicken and duck applications are under review.