To address the demands of a growing population and enhance food and nutrition security, a transition from traditional chemical-derived production is essential. Biomanufacturing, known for its efficient use of natural resources, offers an ideal solution. Acies Bio recently added fermentation capacity and more versatile equipment for downstream processing and formulation.

Swiss LimmaTech Biologics and AbVacc Inc have agreed to co-develop AbVacc’s preclinical Staphylococcus aureus vaccine LBT-SA7 (formerly IBT-V02) in case of Phase I success.

Continuing geopolitical uncertainty has perpetuated volatility in global markets, exacerbated by higher inflation and interest rates. The impact has left the biotech market in a limbo as investors eschew riskier investments, but there are signs of a potential recovery ahead.

The French Republicans have tabled a bill in the National Assembly aimed at banning the commercialisation of cell-based meat in France.

Lausanne-based Vandria SA has cashed in CHF18m in a Series A financing led by ND Capital to drive clinical development of VNA-318.

Cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS) systems allow rapid protein production in vitro without the need for living cells, offering distinct advantages.

The European Court of Justice ruling from 2018 which put the latest breeding methods under the EU GMO legislation was a huge pushback for plant breeding innovation in the EU. With the proposal for a new regulation for certain new genomic techniques (NGTs) published on 5 July 2023, some faith in a rebirth of plant breeding innovation may just start to return.

Antibiotics specialist Antabio SAS has raised €25m in a Series B financing round with subscriptions from the AMR Action Fund, the EIC Fund and from existing investors.

Scientists led by Heiko Rischer from the Finnish research centre VTT have published the proof of concept for cell-based coffee production.

This scrappy young city in the heart of Europe is rapidly becoming a magnet for successful start-ups and companies looking for plenty of room to grow, as well as a culture of cooperation and trust.