More than 5,000 samples have already been stored in the cell bank of the leading biotech company, Bene Meat Technologies (BMT). This bank, allowing the cultivation of meat without the need for animal slaughter, is the result of several years of research by this successful startup. Its existence ensures access to a sufficient quantity and variety of cells that can be cultivated for both research and production purposes.
„The cell bank is a crucial element in our effort to produce meat in an ethical and sustainable way. From the very outset, we knew that it would be essential to our success. Advanced cell preservation technology is critical to the smooth progress of both our research and cultivated meat production. With its use, we can meet the demand for meat without a negative impact on animals and the environment. In our research and production, we mainly use primary cells directly sourced from small tissue samples, ensuring both high quality and an ethical approach,” explains Ing. Zuzana Šaturová, Manager of the Cell Bank.
Key advantages of the cell bank:
1. Ethical approach to animals: A single, small tissue sample extraction creates a long-term supply of cells for meat cultivation without the need for animal death or suffering.
2. Cutting-edge technology: The facility utilizes the most advanced technology to preserve cells under optimal conditions.
3. Maximum purity and stability: Thanks to advanced technology, strict protocols, and control mechanisms, we guarantee consistent quality and safety throughout the entire process.
4. Sample safety: Security systems ensure continuity even in the event of emergencies.
5. Universal technology: This technology allows the preservation of cells and the cultivation of meat from various animal species, ranging from common farm animals to exotic species, without negatively impacting live animals.
6. Replicability: Standardized procedures ensure repeatability in the successful preservation of cells.
**Cultivated meat – a term referring to meat (including muscle cells, fat cells, connective tissues, blood and other components) produced by cultivating animal cells rather than by slaughtering a live animal. (Source: New Harvest – a research institute that aims to accelerate progress in cellular agriculture)
Bene Meat Technologies
A Czech start-up company founded in 2020 with a focus on the development and commercialization of cultivated meat in the food and feed industry. Currently Bene Meat employs an international team of over 100 scientists. BMT is the first company in the European Union to receive registration to produce and sell cultured cells for PET FOOD. It continues to develop cultured meat for human consumption.
Contact for media: media@benemeat.com
media@benemeat.com