Czech food-tech startup Mewery has announced significant progress in its cultivated pork development process, with the establishment of a stable cell line.
A stable cell line is a population of cells that can continuously grow and retain their desired properties over many generations. A step towards the large-scale production of cell-based pork, the line ensures consistent quality and taste as stable cells allow for precise control and characterisation, ensuring that every batch delivers the same piece of cultured meat. It also reduces reliance on animal agriculture as it eliminates the need for animals in the production process.
Vladislav Strmiska, chief science officer at Mewery, said: “This achievement represents another important step forward in our ongoing efforts to bring cultivated meat to consumers. The establishment of a stable cell line lays the groundwork for consistent, high-quality meat production without relying on animal agriculture.”
In addition to the stable cell line, Mewery has expanded its cell bank to include multiple types of non-GMO porcine cell types. This diversity provides a foundation for future developments as by focusing on optimising the growth conditions for these cells, Mewery can ensure faster and more efficient production. The different cell lines mean that Mewery can create a number of cultivated meat products, including various cuts of meat.
Mewery’s next steps involve further characterising the stable cell line needs, adapting the cells to grow in suspension bioreactors and testing its co-cultivation process in larger bioreactors (200 litres).
“We are committed to developing delicious, sustainable, and accessible cultivated meat for everyone,” said Roman Lauš, founder and CEO of Mewery. “This breakthrough brings us a significant step closer to achieving that goal.”
