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business2 years ago

The Impact of Chip Wars: A Bite into the Tech Industry

The chip wars between the US and China are starting to have an impact on major tech players. Dutch chip equipment firm ASML believes geopolitical tensions and restrictions will not affect its 2023 financial results, but its earnings performance is suffering due to weak global demand for chips. On the other hand, Nvidia warned of a significant sales hit in the fourth quarter due to export restrictions, particularly in China. The company's shares fell after it delayed a new AI chip designed for China to comply with US export restrictions. Meanwhile, Black Friday e-commerce spending in the US reached a record $9.8 billion, and the Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets game was exclusively streamed on Amazon Prime Video, signaling trouble for traditional TV. Additionally, 17 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were released, bringing the total number of freed hostages to 41. Lastly, seed improvement is emerging as an area to watch in the plant-based food space as weight-loss drugs gain popularity and scientists evaluate how to feed a growing population.

via CNBC|
#alternative-protein#black-friday#business
food-and-agriculture2 years ago

"Farming Wood-Eating Shipworms: A Sustainable Solution for Seafood?"

Shipworms, a type of bivalve mollusk known for damaging wooden ships, have been successfully farmed for the first time. Shipworms are already consumed as a delicacy in the Philippines and are said to taste like oysters. They grow faster than other bivalves and contain high levels of vitamin B12. A team of scientists has developed a modular aquaculture system for growing shipworms in locations far from the sea, reducing environmental concerns associated with marine fish farms. The harvested shipworms may be marketed as "Naked Clams" and could be used as a fish substitute in processed products. This sustainable alternative protein source offers a way to reduce carbon footprint while providing essential nutrients.

via New Atlas|
#alternative-protein#aquaculture#environmental-impact
food-technology2 years ago

Lab-Grown Meat Receives USDA Approval, California Companies Set to Sell

The U.S. Agriculture Department has approved the sale of lab-grown meat from animal cells, marking a significant milestone for the alternative protein industry. California-based companies Upside Foods and Good Meat are the first in the country to receive federal clearance to sell meat cultivated from stem cells. Lab-grown meat is produced by multiplying animal cells in a bioreactor and feeding them a nutrient-rich broth to develop muscle, fat, or connective tissue. While supporters believe it offers environmental benefits and reduces animal suffering, opponents raise concerns about potential risks and labeling.

via The New York Times|
#alternative-protein#california#food-technology
food2 years ago

USDA approves sale of lab-grown chicken in the US.

The US has approved the sale of cell-cultivated chicken, grown from a chicken cell in a tightly monitored environment, with two California-based companies, UPSIDE Foods and Eat Just, receiving grants of inspection from the US Department of Agriculture. The companies have partnered with chefs to bring their products to the market, with the eventual goal of selling their products in grocery stores worldwide. While the product is currently more expensive than traditional chicken, the companies aim to make it more affordable in the future. Reviews of the product have been positive, with some saying it is a good alternative to real chicken, but lacking the fibrous texture of traditional chicken.

via MarketWatch|
#alternative-protein#cell-cultivated-chicken#food
food-technology2 years ago

USDA approves sale of first-ever lab-grown meat from cultivated cells.

UPSIDE Foods, a California-based manufacturer, has become the world's first U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved cell-cultivated chicken meat producer and has been fully approved by the U.S. government for commercial sales nationwide. The company, which has received investment from Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Whole Foods founder John Mackey, will begin cultivation and sales of real chicken meat grown from animal cells in bioreactors. The lab-cultivated meat is being hailed as a possible solution for global warming, inhumane treatment of animals, and growing global hunger. The first availability of the product has not been announced yet.

via GMA|
#alternative-protein#cell-cultivated-meat#food-technology
food-technology2 years ago

USDA Approves Sale of Cell-Cultured Meat in the US

The USDA has granted inspection approval to three California-based companies, Upside Foods, Good Meat, and Good Meat's manufacturing partner, Joinn Biologics, to produce and sell lab-grown chicken in the US. The companies harvest cells from viable animal tissue and grow edible flesh under controlled conditions in bioreactors, flesh they say will be identical to that raised conventionally. The move brings the no-slaughter protein a step closer to American dinner plates, and dozens of major food companies are eager to debut cultivated meat to the American public.

via The Washington Post|
#alternative-protein#food-safety#food-technology
food-technology2 years ago

FDA Approves Lab-Grown Chicken for Consumption.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the sale of lab-grown chicken produced by California-based company Eat Just, making it the first company to receive regulatory approval for cultured meat. The FDA confirmed that the chicken, which is made from animal cells grown in a bioreactor, is safe to eat. Eat Just plans to initially sell the product in restaurants in Singapore, with plans to expand to other markets in the future.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#alternative-protein#fda#food-safety