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Solar Foods · Positive EFSA opinion on Solein

EFSA found Solein safe under the proposed uses, a first for a gas-fermented novel food. A Commission act and a member-state vote must follow, which the company expects to take 7–9 months.

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Formo · FDA 'no questions' letter for precision-fermented casein

The first for a precision-fermented casein. The notice (GRN 1312), filed jointly with Those Vegan Cowboys in Dec 2025, covers Enhanced Casein in cheese alternatives at up to 25%.

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Tropic · Confirmed as precision bred in England

Defra confirmed the non-browning banana's precision-bred status (published 25 Sep 2026). It still needs Food Standards Agency authorisation before it can be sold in England.

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Bond Pet Foods · FDA Letter of No Objection for Lamb Protein Yeast

Developed with Hill's Pet Nutrition. Followed a six-month dog feeding study and a GRAS notice.

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Tropic · Approvals in Japan and Brazil

Approved for the non-browning banana. Brazil also allows local cultivation.

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All G · FDA 'no questions' letter

For its precision-fermented bovine lactoferrin.

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California Cultured · GRAS filing; US launch targeted for 2026

About US$15.9m raised to date. Puratos (an investor through Sparkalis) plans a cell-based chocolate product for its customers.

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BlueNalu · Expects FDA clearance 'in the next several weeks'

Tuna toro shown at Seafood Expo North America. The company is preparing a San Diego restaurant launch.

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Geltor · FDA 'no questions' letter for PrimaColl

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Onego Bio · FDA 'no questions' letter on GRAS status

Covers Bioalbumen® across a wide range of food and beverage uses.

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Clean Food Group · CLEAN Oil 25 approved as a cosmetic ingredient

Approved in the UK, Europe and the US.

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Umami Bioworks · EU feed registration for cultivated fish ingredients

Targeting EU pet-food launches from Q2 2026.

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Solar Foods · Files GRAS notice with the FDA

Seeks a 'no questions' letter, which it expects by the end of 2026.

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Mosa Meat · First EU market-approval application

For cultivated beef fat.

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Mosa Meat · Swiss and UK applications filed

Both cover cultivated beef fat.

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All G · Chinese regulatory clearance

First approval of its kind globally for recombinant bovine lactoferrin.

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Solar Foods · US self-affirmed GRAS

Self-affirmed GRAS status for Solein, its first step into the US market. Solar Foods also aims to obtain FDA-notified GRAS status.

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Meatly · UK clearance for cultivated pet food

First approval of its kind globally.

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