Cultivated meat: Addressing key bottlenecks and identifying scaling solutions

Cultivated meat (also known as cell-based or lab-grown meat) offers a new and innovative approach to food production with the potential to tackle pressing global challenges related to sustainability, animal welfare, and food security.

However, despite significant advancements, the industry is currently at a critical juncture, facing technical and economic hurdles that must be overcome to achieve large-scale commercial viability and price parity with conventional meat.    

Meet our esteemed panelists  

We are privileged to host two leading figures whose work sits at the intersection of cell science, industry, and research:  

• Dr. Maria Gomes Fernandes: As the Europe Director of Responsible Research and Innovation at New Harvest, Dr. Fernandes brings a crucial perspective within the field. Her prgress experience at Meatable, where she was Head of Cell & Tissue Sciences, provides invaluable insights into the practical, day-to-day challenges of industrial-scale cell culture and product development.  

• Prof. Dr. Ramiro Alberio: Professor of Developmental Biology at the Division of Animal Sciences, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, and Chief Research Scientist at PluriCells. Prof. Alberio’s research background is critical for discussing the fundamentals of cell line stability, proliferation, and differentiation—key factors for achieving cost-effective, scalable cultivated meat production.    

What will be discussed  

This expert panel will delve into the intricate landscape of cultivated meat production, highlighting the key bottlenecks -that currently limit its scale and affordability-, and identifying scaling solutions that integrate these technological advancements. The discussion will focus on:  

1. Cell Line Development: Identifying stable, highly proliferative, and functional cell lines to minimize reliance on expensive growth factors and optimize cell sourcing.  

2. Culture Media Optimization: Addressing the high cost of cell culture media, exploring innovations and new cost-effective solutions in this sector.  

3. Bioprocess Design and Scaling: Examining the transition from small-scale lab production to industrial-scale manufacturing. Considering critical scaling issues like mass transfer limitation, process consistency and quality control, and economic considerations.   

Join our esteemed experts for a forward-looking discussion that outlines a roadmap for cost-effective, sustainable, and industrial-scale cultivated meat production.  Register now, the participation is free!