Brussels, 4th July 2024: Cellular Agriculture Europe is thrilled to announce a 150% expansion in its membership. We are proud to welcome twelve new members in Q3 to our growing community: the Alternative Proteins Association* (UK), Bruno Cell (Italy), Cell4Food (Portugal), fishway (Belgium), Food Novelties (Greece), Labfarm (Poland), Mewery (Czech Republic), NewForm Foods (UK), Re:meat (Sweden), Tech4Meat (Slovenia), Roslin Technologies* (UK), and Upstream Foods (Netherlands).
This diverse group of innovators and leaders represents various specialisations within the cellular agriculture industry, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise and extending Cellular Agriculture Europe’s network to key countries not previously represented by the membership.
Our new members include cutting-edge startups, established companies, and research institutions dedicated to advancing the field of cellular agriculture. By joining Cellular Agriculture Europe, they will have the opportunity to share knowledge and resources and join forces to support our sector’s growth. We believe their contributions will be invaluable in driving the industry forward and achieving Europe’s shared goals.
Our President, Robert E. Jones: “We are excited to welcome twelve new food companies that share our commitment to a protein diversification strategy that boosts European competitiveness while supporting farmers with new opportunities and contributing to our shared climate goals. It is especially exciting to see our members represent cultures and food traditions from all corners of Europe.”
Roman Lauš, Board Member of Cellular Agriculture Europe and CEO of new member Mewery in the Czech Republic: “Mewery joining Cellular Agriculture Europe as a member is a significant milestone in our development. Becoming part of this coalition of companies dedicated to advancing sustainable and innovative food production in Europe aligns perfectly with our mission.”
Stefano Lattanzi, CEO of new member BrunoCell in Italy: “Since the Meloni government announced plans to stifle our innovations, our small company was overwhelmed by legal engagements and media requests. It is a relief to join Cellular Agriculture Europe, where we will have a platform to bring together European stakeholders, combat misinformation, and show how our technology can contribute to long-term food security and strategic autonomy in the growing climate crisis.”
Wiesław Macherzyński, COO of new member LabFarm in Poland: “As the only company in Poland working on cultivated meat production, we believe that collaboration across Europe can lead to knowledge sharing and profound benefit from the inclusion of diverse perspectives. Also, it can lead to the development of unified standards and certifications, strengthening the consumers’ trust and the acceptance of a new food category.”
* Associated members
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Cellular Agriculture Europe is a coalition of companies that are committed to playing their part in building a more resilient and sustainable future. We are entrepreneurs, innovators, and food lovers, who develop an alternative to the current production process of meat, fish or dairy products. For more information, please visit: www.cellularagriculture.eu or contact info@cellularagriculture.eu