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arXiv:2603.03370v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Global food production must reduce environmental impact while meeting rising demand for dietary protein. Plant-based meats aim to preserve the sensory and cultural role of animal meat, while lowering greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and health risks. Advances in protein structure and flavor chemistry have improved product quality; yet, consumers continue to prioritize taste and texture over sustainability and systematic large-scale consumer surveys are scarce. It remains unclear how plant-based products rank against animal benchmarks and which product attributes most strongly influence overall liking. Here we show, in a large-scale, blinded, in-person sensory evaluation across 14 product categories, 2,684 consumers, more than 11,000 product evaluations and 800,000 data points, that plant-based products still trail animal benchmarks at the category average level, but approach parity in selected formats: Plant-based unbreaded chicken

Koreans are moving away from viral sweets and falling in love with healthy seasonal greens. While Dubai chewy cookies, a chocolate treat filled with pistachio cream and crunchy kadayif pastry, recently dominated the nation's tastebuds, the spotlight has abruptly shifted to "bomdong" bibimbap, a dish featuring seasoned cabbage over rice. According to the Korea Agricultural Marketing Information Service (KAMIS), bomdong is a type of spring cabbage primarily cultivated in the southern coastal regions of South Jeolla Province. Its sudden popularity is being fueled by a retro meme involving a 2008 episode of the variety show “2 Days & 1 Night,” where comedian Kang Ho-dong enjoyed a large bowl of the simple dish. A short-form video of this 18-year-old clip has recently surpassed 5 million views and search interest for spring cabbage reached the peak score of 100 on Feb 28 on Google Trends. People in the food industry say this shift is happening because many are tired of unhealthy desserts

Has the U.S. Department of Agriculture flipped everything you thought you knew about nutrition on its head? At first glance, the newly released dietary guidelines featuring a new food pyramid may seem like a protein-first approach to eating well. However, registered dietitians and public health experts say the basics are largely the same as the advice author Michael Pollan shared in his book "Food Rules": "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."

Magdalena is "reallocating capital, talent, and governance toward industrial biology," says biochem unit director Andrés Rodas. The post Latam sugar giant Magdalena plans 650,000-L precision fermentation facility in Guatemala appeared first on AgFunderNews.

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BLG via precision fermentation allows brands to pack more protein into shots, yogurts, and drinks without the trade-offs that come with conventional whey, claims the firm. The post Precision fermentation startup Verley raises $38m Series A as BLG unlocks new segment of protein market appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A bill that would ban the sale and manufacturing of lab-grown protein in Oklahoma is making its way through the state legislature. Scott Blubaugh is the president of American Farmers & Ranchers and the Oklahoma Farmers Union. He tells Brownfield the measure recently passed out of the Senate Ag and Wildlife Committee. “We very much […] The post Bill to ban lab-grown protein gains momentum in Oklahoma Senate appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

arXiv:2602.16755v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Precision fermentation relies on microbial cell factories to produce sustainable food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biofuels. Specialized laboratories such as biofoundries are advancing these processes using high-throughput bioreactor platforms, which generate vast datasets. However, the lack of community standards limits data accessibility and interoperability, preventing integration across platforms. In order to address this, we introduce PREFER, an open-source ontology designed to establish a unified standard for bioprocess data. Built in alignment with the widely adopted Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) and connecting with several other community ontologies, PREFER ensures consistency and cross-domain compatibility and covers the whole precision fermentation process. Integrating PREFER into high-throughput bioprocess development workflows enables structured metadata that supports automated cross-platform execution and high-fidelity

arXiv:2602.16755v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Precision fermentation relies on microbial cell factories to produce sustainable food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biofuels. Specialized laboratories such as biofoundries are advancing these processes using high-throughput bioreactor platforms, which generate vast datasets. However, the lack of community standards limits data accessibility and interoperability, preventing integration across platforms. In order to address this, we introduce PREFER, an open-source ontology designed to establish a unified standard for bioprocess data. Built in alignment with the widely adopted Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) and connecting with several other community ontologies, PREFER ensures consistency and cross-domain compatibility and covers the whole precision fermentation process. Integrating PREFER into high-throughput bioprocess development workflows enables structured metadata that supports automated cross-platform execution and high-fidelity

WASHINGTON — You can learn a lot by watching chickens on a cold morning when the ground is frozen and the grass has stopped growing. They don’t pace the edge of the run. They hunt—scratching, pecking, flipping leaves and mulch like they’re turning pages in a book only they can read. If they find a […] The post In Insect Farming, Bugs ARE the System! appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Understanding the brain’s complexity requires more than just knowing which genes are present; it demands insight into how proteins—the workhorses of the cell—are synthesized in distinct cellular environments. This challenge has long hampered neuroscience, as directly quantifying protein production, or translation, at the single-cell level in brain tissue remained elusive. Researchers from the University of […]

As cultured meat moves toward commercialization, people want to understand how it impacts health compared to conventional animal meat.

AI analytics, dosage optimization at a clinical level, and switching from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources should be core to any effort to decarbonize any biologic drug manufacturing process. The post Dosing and Green Energy are Key to Decarbonizing Bioproduction appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

The brain's ability to carry out everything from forming memories to coordinating movement depends on its cells producing the right proteins at the right time.

As the horizon of cultivated meat shifts closer to mainstream markets, it becomes imperative to scrutinize the health implications associated with consumption of this novel food. One pressing concern within the scientific community and among consumers alike is the potential allergenic profile of cultured meat relative to conventional animal-derived meat. In a pioneering study published […]

The brain's ability to do everything from forming memories to coordinating movement relies on its cells producing the right proteins at the right time. But directly measuring this protein production, known as translation, across different types of brain cells has been a challenge.

As cultured meat moves toward commercialization, people want to understand how it impacts health compared to conventional animal meat. So, researchers publishing in theJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry conducted an initial food safety study to identify potential allergens in cultured beef cells. They report mixed hazard results: Cultured cells contained relatively fewer traditional protein allergens than regular steak but provoked stronger immune reactions in blood samples from people with an acquired meat allergy.

Understand Bill Gates' real involvement in alternative proteins and whether Asian governments have introduced policies against him.

Insect farming is often promoted as a sustainable alternative to conventional livestock, with the potential to reduce land use, emissions, and pressure on natural resources. However, scaling up any food production system also carries environmental risks. In this study, we show that one important risk – biological invasions caused by escaped farmed species – has received far too little attention in the rapidly growing insect …

South Dakota lawmakers take on lab-cultured meat. Ag expert says flexibility is key to farm survival. Minnesota farmers talks about his time as ASGA president. NDSU's Little I celebrates 100 years.

Plus: Cultivated meat co Avant Proteins winds down. The post AgriFood Signals: Dicamba reinstated, Bayer gets Stryax green light, SP Ventures closes $50m appeared first on AgFunderNews.

I followed RFK Jr.'s new food rules for a week on a $ 15-a-day budget. It wasn't as easy as promised.  Business Insider

I followed RFK Jr.'s new food rules for a week on a $ 15-a-day budget. It wasn't as easy as promised.  Business Insider

Singapore’s appetite for alternative meat seems to be waning, with yet another lab-grown meat company biting the dust. Cultivated meat company Avant Proteins is shutting down its Singapore operations, reported a notice on Singapore’s Government Gazette. The seafood cell research company declared on Jan 30 that it was voluntarily winding up its business here due […]

UK citizens are calling for stricter safeguards, farmer protections and mandatory labelling as cultivated meat moves closer to regulation. ...

The Wisconsin State Senate will vote on Wednesday on legislation that would regulate lab-grown animal cells. Assembly Bill 554 would require the label “lab grown meat” for any food product containing cultured animal cells or animal tissue derived from cultured cells.  Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau says the state’s ag coalition strongly supports this […] The post Wisconsin Senate to vote on lab-grown protein bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has vetoed a bill that would ban cell-cultured protein in the state. House Bill 1077 would make certain kinds of food, like lab-grown protein, illegal to sell in South Dakota by labeling them adulterated food. In a letter to state lawmakers, Rhoden said the bill imposes a permanent ban on lawful, […] The post South Dakota governor rejects lab-grown meat ban, calls for 5-Year study appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Authors of HHS report criticize recent STAT op-ed on gender-affirming care for minors for using “scare tactics.”

Deep Sail Capital, an investment management company, released its third-quarter investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Deep Sail Capital Partners returned 14.2% net of fees in Q4 2025, with an average long exposure of 84%. For 2025, the Fund has returned 34.8%, with an average net long exposure of 82%. The […]

In a groundbreaking advancement poised to revolutionize both agricultural biotechnology and regenerative medicine, researchers at the University of Connecticut’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources have successfully developed a novel line of bovine embryonic stem cells. This pioneering work, helmed by Professor Xiuchun “Cindy” Tian and her team of graduate researchers, demonstrates significant potential […]

Researchers in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources have developed a novel line of bovine embryonic stem cells, which have significant potential for a variety of new innovations, from lab-grown meat to models for human tissue replacement. This work, led by Xiuchun "Cindy" Tian, professor of biotechnology in the Department of Animal Science, and her former and current graduate students Yue Su, Jiaxi Liu, and Ruifeng Zhao, was published in Stem Cells.

The South Dakota Senate is expected to vote soon on a bill that would ban cell-cultured protein. House Bill 1077 would consider a cultivated protein food product to be adulterated food. Adulterated food is defined in the bill as a filthy, decomposed or putrid animal or vegetable substance. The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is in […] The post Debate grows as South Dakota eyes cell-cultured meat ban appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

With insect farming projected to produce millions of tons of insects in the coming years, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers offer evidence that the insect farming byproduct called "frass" can improve soil health and reduce insect damage in soybean crops.

A dizzying array of rules govern what can be bought with SNAP dollars, confusing grocery stores and consumers.

RALEIGH, N.C. — National food safety regulations are poised to go into effect that will help trace foodborne illness outbreaks to their point of origin more quickly – but will also impose significant new requirements on restaurants and food retailers, such as grocery stores. A group of food safety experts is now rolling out a […] The post Free Training Aims to Help Restaurants, Retailers Comply With New Food Safety Rule appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Beyond Meat just launched a new product that's even further from meat than ever before: a protein soda. Beyond Immerse is the company's first product that makes no attempt to replicate meat whatsoever, marking a sharp shift in Beyond's business model. It might seem like it comes out of left field, but it all clicks into place once you know just how badly the veggie burger business is working out for Beyond. A pivot to protein is still a long shot for a company that's never turned an annual profit - but it's an attempt to tap into the one market left that might offer it hope. Immerse is an oddity in and of itself. Unlike most protein drinks, … Read the full story at The Verge.

Cancer research laboratory tests can now be done using micro-physiological systems mimicking human physiology, allowing greater predictive accuracy for human patient responses, thanks to an international scientific team led by HonorHealth Research Institute and the University of Arizona. Their findings come from a simulated radiation treatment for lung cancer. The study is published in the journal iScience.

Mr Beast causes controversy after backing lab-grown meat with no animal slaughter, drawing comparisons to Bill Gates and fierce online debate.

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YouTube star MrBeast is facing intense backlash and accusations of acting as a 'propaganda machine' after unveiling a £148 million laboratory focused on cultivated chicken meat, with critics questioning scientific accuracy and motives behind the promotional content.

If you've been paying attention to mainstream nutrition commentary lately, you've probably encountered a curious narrative: that concerns about seed oils are overblown, that the science doesn't support the alarm, and that worrying about the vegetable oils in your food is — as one popular talking point puts it — "stepping over $100 bills to pick up pennies." This dismissive attitude has been spreading through podcasts, social media, and health influencer circles. And I have to be direct with you: it represents either a profound misunderstanding of basic biochemistry or something more troubling. When you see a parade of influential voices all singing from the same hymn sheet — one that conveniently aligns with the interests of a multi-billion-dollar vegetable oil industry — you have to at least consider who benefits from this message. Consider this: your great-grandparents consumed virtually no soybean oil. Today, the average American consumes over 1,000 times more. This isn't a

Cell culture media products from Lucius Labs will target human and animal health bioprocessing applications from tissue engineering and stem cell therapy to vaccine production. The post Exclusive: UPSIDE Foods looks beyond cultivated meat to life sciences with cell culture media spin-off Lucius Labs appeared first on AgFunderNews.

The 29 million sqft multi-category food hub to support fresh, gourmet and staple food trade and connect vendors to over 20 global markets The post Dubai Food District: Details on DP World’s new food trade hub appeared first on Gulf Business.

Colorectal cancer was once primarily a disease of older adults, but that pattern has been shifting in recent decades. Rates of early-onset colorectal cancer, meaning cases diagnosed before age 50, have been climbing steadily worldwide, with the steepest increases reported in high-income countries. 1 In the United States, the incidence of colorectal cancer has increased by an average of 2.4% each year between 2012 and 2021. It ranks as the third leading cause of cancer-related death in American men and the fourth in women. Combined, it is the second most common cause of cancer death overall. 2 In parallel with this rise, one major change in dietary patterns has drawn increasing attention — the growing dominance of ultraprocessed foods. A recent study published in JAMA Oncology investigated whether higher intake of these items is linked to a greater risk of developing early-onset colorectal cancer, a concern with growing relevance as these foods become

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The functioning of neurons, cells that transmit information in the nervous system, heavily relies on the production of proteins. Proteins are synthesized both inside cells (i.e., in the soma) and locally along axons, projections via which signals are transmitted to other cells.

The US has unveiled a controversial new food pyramid that's causing a stir among nutrition experts. It represents the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans—advice on what types and quantities of food and drink make up a healthy diet.

For years, the federal government advised Americans to limit red meat and foods high in saturated fats. However, new federal dietary guidelines elevate protein, dairy and healthy fats to the top of a redesigned food pyramid—a shift that has drawn mixed reactions from nutrition experts.

How affordable are the new dietary guidelines? Economists and nutrition experts weigh in.

The food system you depend on today operates very differently from the one that fed previous generations. Not long ago, food was grown in ways that supported the surrounding ecosystem rather than depleting it, producing food that reflected the health of the land itself. That relationship began to change in the mid-20th century, when the Green Revolution accelerated the adoption of industrial, chemical-dependent farming methods. 1 As agricultural practices shifted, the relationship between soil health and human health began to deteriorate. Food quality followed the same downward path as soil structure, microbial diversity, and water retention, resulting in products that fill your stomach while failing to support your health, as well as increased rates of chronic diseases. 2, 3 Growing concern about the long-term consequences of this model has finally brought soil health back into focus as a public priority under the Make America Healthy Again

arXiv:2601.10367v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Understanding how agents coordinate or compete from limited behavioral data is central to modeling strategic interactions in traffic, robotics, and other multi-agent systems. In this work, we investigate the following complementary formulations of inverse game-theoretic learning: (i) a Closed-form Correlated Equilibrium Maximum-Likelihood estimator (CE-ML) specialized for $2\times2$ games; and (ii) a Logit Best Response Maximum-Likelihood estimator (LBR-ML) that captures long-run adaptation dynamics via stochastic response processes. Together, these approaches span the spectrum between static equilibrium consistency and dynamic behavioral realism. We evaluate them on synthetic "chicken-dare" games and traffic-interaction scenarios simulated in SUMO, comparing parameter recovery and distributional fit. Results reveal clear trade-offs between interpretability, computational tractability, and behavioral expressiveness across models.

Updated dietary guidelines shift focus to whole foods away from refined grains, with nutrition experts weighing in on saturated fat and protein limits.

Washington DC (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 NASA is getting ready to send four astronauts around the Moon with Artemis II, laying the foundation for sustainable missions to the lunar surface and paving the way for human exploration on Mars. As the agency considers deep space endeavors that could last months or years, it must develop ways to feed astronauts beyond sending supplies from Earth. That is why NASA is launching the Deep Sp

Stakeholders from across the sector, including manufacturers, technology providers, regulators, and suppliers, are facing a landscape where adaptability is essential for success. As the bioproduction community navigates this new chapter, decisions made today will shape the future of innovation and patient access for years to come. The post Bioproduction: Charting the Future of Advanced Bioproduction appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

The Trump administration announced last week that it wants Americans to consume more protein, churning out a colorful illustration of an inverted food pyramid that prominently features a big, red steak, a wedge of cheese, and a carton of whole milk at the top and claiming it's "ending the war on protein." It may seem like another example of cartoonish propaganda from an administration that essentially runs on memes, but don't be fooled: It signals a marked turn from previous advice that encouraged Americans to limit high-fat sources of protein like red meat and whole milk for their health, which can incidentally also curb planet-heating poll … Read the full story at The Verge.

For the last two years, the cultivated meat industry has been experiencing growing pains. Many startups have shrunk, shut down, or pivoted. Their advances aren't going to waste, though.

The new food pyramid represents “an outdated way of thinking about visual communication,” writes a designer.

A previously unknown mechanism that makes it possible for aggressive so-called triple-negative breast cancer to fine-tune its production of proteins has been discovered by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden.

Lasso CEO Mike Messersmith: "When you start an email [to an investor] with, ‘Hey, I'm Mike from a plant-based meat company in Boston,’ it's like, ‘delete.’" The post Scaling out, not up: foodtech leaders rethink growth at Tufts event as capital dries up appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A previously unknown mechanism that makes it possible for aggressive so-called triple-negative breast cancer to fine-tune its production of proteins has been discovered by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden. The discovery increases our understanding of how tumors grow and adapt, and it opens up research into new future treatments. The study is published in Cancer Letters.

The U.S. Health and Human Services Dept. and the Agriculture Dept. recently unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, which revives and updates the classic food pyramid. Released last week, this reset emphasizes real, whole foods as the cornerstone of health, prioritizing nutrient-dense options like high-quality proteins, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while […] The post Can the New Food Pyramid Save Beyond Meat? appeared first on Money Morning - We Make Investing Profitable.

Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein production, a process that fails in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Parents slam RFK Jr.'s 'war on sugar' guidelines requiring children avoid added sugar until age 10-11. Explore the unrealistic dietary recommendations and backlash.

And that is bad news for our planet.

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Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK’s new food guidelines? You already have  CNNFood pyramid faces scrutiny as Ben Carson reveals why Americans don't have to eat meat  Fox NewsNew Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol  The New York TimesRFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy  NPRThe new food pyramid is lying to you  vox.com

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK’s new food guidelines? You already have  CNNFood pyramid faces scrutiny as Ben Carson reveals why Americans don't have to eat meat  Fox NewsNew Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol  The New York TimesRFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy  NPRThe new food pyramid is lying to you  vox.com

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New dietary guidelines limit saturated fats to 10% of total calories, but also encourage full-fat dairy, red meat, and beef tallow. How will that work?

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Rutgers Cooperative Extension has co-authored new statewide guidelines aimed at clearing up confusion over what food can be safely and legally donated, a move expected to divert millions of meals from landfills to people in need. The New Jersey Food Donation Guidelines, published online this fall, were developed by Rutgers and […] The post Rutgers Leads Drafting of New Food Donation Guidelines to Reduce Waste appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

HHS has unveiled an inverted food pyramid prioritizing meat and fats over grains, as health experts such as Dr. Andrew Huberman share feedback on the new guidelines.

RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat and cheese at the top, sparking concern among nutrition experts and reshaping US dietary guidelines.

RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top  NPRSee How Kennedy’s Inverted Food Pyramid Stacks Up  The New York TimesThe Two Sides of America’s Health Secretary  The AtlanticKennedy wants to end ‘war on saturated fats’ with new dietary guidelines  The HillLocal doctor reacts to new federal dietary guidelines  WCVB

RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top  NPRSee How Kennedy’s Inverted Food Pyramid Stacks Up  The New York TimesThe Two Sides of America’s Health Secretary  The AtlanticKennedy wants to end ‘war on saturated fats’ with new dietary guidelines  The HillLocal doctor reacts to new federal dietary guidelines  WCVB

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he has "declare[d] war" on added sugar.

Across all domains of life, immune defenses foil invading viruses by making it impossible for the viruses to replicate. Most known CRISPR systems target invading pathogens' DNA and chop it up to disable and modify genes, heading off infections at the (cellular) pass.

Yeast left over from brewing beer can be transformed into edible "scaffolds" for cultivated meat—sometimes known as lab-grown meat—which could offer a more sustainable, cost-effective alternative to current methods, according to a new study from UCL (University College London) researchers.