Gourmey seeks approval in five key markets for premium cultivated foods
Regulators worldwide have established robust regulatory frameworks to assess the safety of novel foods such as cultivated foods, with the US, Singapore and Israel having already approved their sale. In the EU, this is the first time a company seeks novel food approval for cultivated food from the European Commission. Gourmey does not use gene-edited or genetically-modified cells, so their application falls in scope of the novel food regulation. To support their novel food application, Gourmey has prepared a dossier in accordance with the relevant regulations and EFSA guidance, which is widely considered to represent the gold standard in novel food safety and risk assessment.
We look forward to continuing to work closely with the regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance with safety requirements throughout these procedures. We are confident that our products will meet these highly demanding standards, so that everyone who wants to can enjoy new gourmet experiences all around the world, said Gourmey’s CEO Nicolas Morin-Forest.
The premium segment has always been at the forefront of food trends, where the most exciting innovations occur. We are witnessing thrilling commercial traction for our first product in many regions where chefs want to keep serving high-quality foie gras. Starting with haute-cuisine acts as a catalyst for our future product launches, with chefs serving as the best ambassadors to introduce new product categories to consumers and drive sustainability, adds Nicolas Morin-Forest.
Gourmey is backed by a global network of partners to facilitate the company’s market entry, including fine food distributors, chef ambassadors, and supply chain and research partners.
This innovation comes at a decisive time when consumers are increasingly seeking new ways to enjoy delicious culinary experiences while embracing sustainable expectations.
With Gourmey’s global ambitions and meat consumption in Asia projected to rise by 80% by 2050, the company is actively engaged in these regions, particularly in markets like Singapore, Japan, and South Korea where there is significant momentum around cultivated foods.
A study commissioned by Gourmey, anticipating at-scale production, shows that the company’s innovative technology significantly lowers the environmental footprint compared to conventional production in the same product category. In particular, greenhouse gas emissions, land and water use would be reduced.
The study is conducted under the external scientific leadership of Professor Hanna Tuomisto from the University of Helsinki and the Natural Resources Institute Finland, a leading European scholar and pioneer in the field of life cycle assessments of novel foods, including cultivated food.
Diversifying protein production is crucial for sustaining food security and contributing to sustainability objectives such as decarbonization and biodiversity. Integrating cultivated food production into existing agrifood value chains provides a complementary protein source that will contribute to resilient food systems, says Nicolas Morin-Forest.
This important milestone for our ecosystem was achieved thanks to fabulous teamwork. Now a new chapter for Gourmey begins - the chapter of bringing French food innovation to the global stage, adds Nicolas Morin-Forest.
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