Study: Cultivated meat shown to be well-accepted, digestible protein for cats
PRAGUE — BeneMeat announced the results of a new scientific study on its cultivated meat in cat food. Conducted in collaboration with Ghent University and published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, the study found that cat food made with cultivated meat was well accepted and digested by domestic felines.
BeneMeat cultivated meat diet shows strong acceptance in cat feeding study
A complete feline diet containing cultivated meat from BeneMeat has shown strong acceptance and adequate digestibility in domestic cats, according to a peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
New study highlights cultivated meat potential in cat nutrition
Research published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science by Ghent University and BeneMeat found that a complete diet containing cultivated meat was well accepted and showed good digestibility in domestic cats, highlighting its potential as a novel pet food ingredient.
EU Opens Public Consultation on Biotech Act II, Targeting Industrial Fermentation and Biomanufacturing
The European Commission’s call for evidence on its proposed Biotech Act II has drawn responses from across the alternative protein and industrial biotech sectors, with companies urging clearer regulatory pathways for fermentation-derived ingredients, cultivated biomass, and precision fermentation ahead of the June 10 deadline.
First cultivated meat dog food is unveiled by FORZA10 and BeneMeat
FORZA10 and BeneMeat have unveiled the world’s first complete cultivated meat dog food at Interzoo 2026. The launch is being regarded as a significant step forward for alternative protein innovation and sustainable pet nutrition in Europe.
Prague hosts world’s leading protein scientists: Nobel laureate David Baker headlines Prague Protein Spring 2026
PRAGUE — More than sixty researchers from around the world gathered in Prague from 7 to 10 May 2026 for Prague Protein Spring 2026 (PPS 2026), one of Europe’s most prominent meetings in protein science. This year’s edition, themed “Protein Science in the Post-AlphaFold Era: New Challenges – New Paradigms”, was opened by the 2024 […]
Interzoo 2026: beyond cats and dogs, upcycling, cultivated meat and more
From PFAS-free packaging to lab-grown dog treats, the pet industry event in Nuremberg showcased how environmental and economic realities are shaping the market.
New Italian pet food Coolty Meat made from cultivated hamster meat
In Italy, pet food brand FORZA10 has launched a wet dog food containing cultivated meat from Czech company BeneMeat. Dubbed Coolty Meat, the food was launched at Interzoo 2026 and is the first such food available in Europe. According to FORZA10, BeneMeat’s meat, which is cultivated from hamster cells, makes up 26% of the Coolty Meat. […]
FORZA10, BeneMeat announce ‘world’s first commercial launch’ of cultivated meat-based pet food
NUREMBERG, GERMANY and PRAHA, PRAGUE — During Interzoo 2026 this week, Nasta Pet Food’s FORZA10 brand introduced Coolty Meat, a complete-and-balanced wet dog food made with cultivated meat supplied by BeneMeat. Coolty Meat represents the world’s first commercial launch of a complete-and-balanced pet food product made with cultivated meat, according to the companies.
Very First Cultivated Meat For Dogs Launches
Coolty meat wet food for dogs is made from 26% cultivated meat and is free from antibiotics, hormones, and preservatives
