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🌍 Join Us at the BFFIC Global Agri-Food-Tech IR Forum 2025 🌱 📍 Seoul, Korea | 🗓 June 25, 2025 We are excited to host a landmark event that will bring together Asia’s leading corporations, visionary startups, and global investors who are shaping the future of food and sustainable biotechnology. This is more than just an IR forum — it's a cross-border platform to showcase disruptive innovations in: 🔬 Cultivated & precision fermentation proteins 🥗 Functional & personalized nutrition 📦 Sustainable packaging & supply chain tech 🤝 Open innovation with real-world public-private pilots Hosted by the KoreaBIO & 바이오미래식품산업협의회 (BFFIC) — a national consortium including CJ, Daesang, and other top-tier players — this event will spotlight Korea’s most promising startups and unveil Asia-centric strategies for food resilience and climate-smart growth. 🔗 Pre-registration is required. Seats are limited. 📩 https://lnkd.in/ggYrX8j7 Let’s build the future of food — together. #FutureFood #AlternativeProtein #ImpactInvestment #BFFIC #AsiaFoodTech #CultivatedMeat #PrecisionFermentation #ClimateInnovation #SimplePlanet #Sustainability #IRForum2025

SIMPLE Planet has been selected for the 2024 FOODTECH 500 by Forward Fooding for the third consecutive year, ranking in the top 10% among 1,420 companies worldwide. 🎉 With a leap of over 300 spots in two years, our technological innovation and commitment to sustainability have been globally recognized.   We received the highest score in sustainability (73 pts), highlighting our alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2, 13, 15) and our leadership in ESG-driven innovation.   SIMPLE Planet has developed a serum-free, edible cell culture medium, achieving a 99.8% cost reduction. Global launch is scheduled for 2025, and we are now preparing for GMP facility completion and mini-plant scale production.   🔽 Read more here https://lnkd.in/d-4k2TKk   심플플래닛이 영국 푸드테크 전문기관 포워드푸딩(Forward Fooding)이 발표한 ‘2024 FOODTECH 500’에 3년 연속 선정, 전 세계 1,420개 기업 중 상위 10%에 올랐습니다. 🎉 2년간 300단계 이상 순위 상승은 기술력과 지속가능성을 모두 인정받은 결과입니다.   특히, 지속가능성 부문에서 최고점(73점)을 기록하며 유엔 지속가능발전목표(SDG 2, 13, 15)를 중심으로 글로벌 ESG 리더십을 강화하고 있습니다.   심플플래닛은 식용 무혈청 세포배양 배지 개발에 성공해 생산비용을 99.8% 이상 절감하였으며, 2025년 글로벌 출시를 앞두고 있습니다. 현재 GMP 시설 완공과 미니 플랜트 기반 대량 생산 체계로의 확장을 준비 중입니다.   🔽 자세히 읽어보기 https://lnkd.in/gaaUBvyh   #심플플래닛 #SIMPLEplanet #foodtech500 #FutureFood #SustainableFood #ESG #SDGs #startup #ForwardaFooding #innovation #HalalFood

Simple Planet To Pursue Halal Certification For Cell-Based Food Products💪 Simple Planet announced its plan to pursue Halal certification for its cell-based food products to expand into the global Halal market. A month ago, Simple Planet signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Halal Science Center (HSC) at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand to collaborate on Halal certification for cell-based food products and their global market expansion.  Additionally, the company successfully developed an edible, serum-free culture medium using probiotics-derived metabolites, laying the groundwork for obtaining Halal certification for cell-based food products and ingredients. Further boosting these efforts, the Korea Muslim Federation (KMF) Halal Committee recently issued a Fatwa recognizing cell-based food products and ingredients as Halal, accelerating Simple Planet’s entry into the Halal market. You can find more details at the link below! 🔽Read more here https://lnkd.in/ehEUHg9b #심플플래닛 #SIMPLEplanet #Foodtech #futurefood #alternativemeat #halalfood #KMF #fatwa

📰 Simple Planet News Clipping – 2nd Week of March Korean food and ingredient companies are gaining recognition on the global stage with their health-conscious and eco-friendly offerings. On March 7, leading Korean food companies—such as Samyang, Dongwon Home Food, and Pulmuone—showcased their latest innovations at the world’s largest natural products trade show, Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) in the U.S. At the event, Korean exhibitors drew attention with zero-calorie sugar alternatives like allulose and various functional ingredients. Experts predict that the rising demand for plant-based and low-sugar products will continue, positioning Korea’s health-conscious and sustainable food ingredients as key players in the global market. Meanwhile, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced plans to complete its safety assessment of cell-based foods within the next two years, aiming for a streamlined approval process. This suggests that cell-based foods may soon become a part of our daily meals. Simple Planet, a pioneer in cell cultivation technology, is expanding its research beyond cell-based food ingredients to functional bio-materials for health supplements and cosmetics, further advancing innovation. 📍 Read more here ▶️https://lnkd.in/eD_uUS26 📍 Subscribe now through the link below! ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eQnpMAS5 📰 3월 2주차 심플플래닛 뉴스클리핑 건강하고 친환경적인 한국 식품과 원료들이 세계 소비자들의 시선을 사로잡고 있습니다. 삼양, 동원홈푸드, 풀무원 등의 국내 식품 업체들은 지난 7일 미국에서 열린 세계 최대 천연식품 박람회(NPEW)에 참가했습니다. 해당 행사에서 국내 업체들은 알룰로스 등 제로 칼로리 대체 감미료와 기능성 원료를 선보여 주목받았습니다. 전문가들은 식물성 원료와 저당 열풍은 앞으로 계속될 것이며, 이에 따라 건강하고 친환경적인 한국 식품과 원료들이 세계 소비자들을 사로잡을 것이라고 이야기했습니다. 한편 영국 식품기준청(FSA)은 앞으로 2년 안에 실험실 배양 식품에 대한 안전성 평가를 완료하고 승인을 위한 절차를 신속하게 진행할 것이라고 밝혔습니다. 가까운 미래에 우리의 식탁 위에 실험실 배양 식품으로 만든 요리가 올라올 수도 있겠습니다. 심플플래닛은 독자적인 세포배양 기술을 통해 세포배양식품 원료뿐 아니라 건강기능식품, 화장품 원료 등 기능성 바이오 신소재 연구 범위를 확대하고 있습니다. #심플플래닛 #SIMPLEplanet #스타트업 #Foodtech #futurefood #alternativemeat #newsletter

🇰🇷 FoodTech 500 alum presents innovation that would reduce the cost of cell-based food production. South Korean alternative protein company Simple Planet developed a patented, serum-free cell culture medium designed to drastically reduce production costs in cell-based food, biopharmaceuticals, and regenerative medicine. This innovation, using probiotics recycling to replace costly and ethically problematic fetal bovine serum (FBS), is slated for global launch in 2025. Successful trials with global research institutions have demonstrated enhanced myoblast cell proliferation and maintained normal cell morphology, validating the medium's effectiveness. Simple Planet has also developed specialized formulations for specific cell types, including a bovine myoblast-specific medium for optimized performance. Read the full Cultivated X article here: https://lnkd.in/d-4k2TKk #ForwardaFooding #FoodTech500 #innovation #futurefood #sustainability #foodsystems

📰 Simple Planet News Clipping – 1st Week of March Recently, domestic food companies such as SPC, Nongshim, and Ottogi have been actively exploring entry into the halal market. Halal refers to food certified for consumption by Muslims in accordance with Islamic law. This market is expanding rapidly, with the global Muslim population exceeding 1.9 billion and the halal market estimated at $2 trillion (approximately 2,883 trillion KRW). Simple Planet is also laying the groundwork for halal certification and global commercialization of cell-based foods. The company recently signed an MOU with the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and successfully developed an edible, serum-free cell culture medium. Notably, Simple Planet’s serum-free cell culture medium is gaining attention as a solution to the ethical and environmental issues associated with conventional media while also reducing production costs. Additionally, the company is working on the commercialization of cell-based foods across a wide range of categories, including beef, chicken, pork, and seafood. It is also expanding research into functional bio-materials for health supplements and cosmetic ingredients using cell culture technology. 📍 Read more here ▶️https://lnkd.in/erR8zQdd 📍 Subscribe now through the link below! ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eQnpMAS5 📰 3월 1주차 심플플래닛 뉴스클리핑 최근 SPC그룹, 농심, 오뚜기 등 국내 식품기업들이 할랄 시장으로 진출하려는 움직임을 보이고 있습니다. 할랄이란 이슬람 율법에 따라 무슬림이 섭취할 수 있도록 인증받은 식품을 말합니다. 해당 시장은 해를 거듭할수록 빠르게 성장하고 있습니다. 전 세계 무슬림 인구는 19억 명 이상으로 확인되며, 할랄 시장 규모는 2조 달러(약 2883조원) 으로 추정됩니다. 심플플래닛 또한 세포배양 식품의 할랄 인증 및 글로벌 사용화를 위한 기반을 다지고 있습니다. 최근 태국의 쭐랄롱꼰대학교 할랄과학센터와 MOU를 채결했으며, 식용 가능한 무혈청 세포 배양 배지 개발에 성공했습니다. 특히 심플플래닛의 무혈청 세포 배양 배지는 상용 배지가 가지고 있던 윤리적·환경적 문제를 해결하고 생산 비용을 절감할 수 있는 방안으로 주목받고 있습니다. 여기에 소, 닭, 돼지부터 수산자원까지 다양한 카테고리의 배양육 상용화를 다각도로 준비 중이며, 세포배양 기술을 통한 건강기능식품, 화장품 원료 등 기능성 바이오 신소재 원료 연구 범위를 확대하고 있습니다. #심플플래닛 #SIMPLEplanet #스타트업 #Foodtech #futurefood #alternativemeat #newsletter

On March 6, the "Bio-based Future Food Industry Committee 2025 Annual General Meeting and Industry Seminar" was held at EL Tower in Seoul. At the event, Simple Planet CEO Dominic Jeong stated that the council aims to foster the bio-future food ecosystem by collaborating with member companies across R&D, regulatory strategies, and market expansion. He also expressed his commitment to strengthening global competitiveness. Okjae Koo, Executive Director at Hanwha Solutions and Chairman of the Steering Committee, stated, “This year, we plan to host seminars to gain industry insights, organize corporate presentations with global investors in the bio-future food sector, and participate in BioPlus-Interphex Korea (BIX).” The first session of the seminar featured presentations on: ▲Key technologies in the bio-industry: Cell culture (Professor Choi In-Ho, Yeungnam University) ▲Current status and development plans for Uiseong's cell-based food industry (Director Kim Eun-Mi, Gyeongbuk TP Advanced Medical Convergence Fiber Center), highlighting the current state of cell-based food research and industry in Korea. The second session included presentations on global marketing, investment, and regulatory issues by: ▲"The Market Doesn't Move on Its Own – The Path to Becoming a Chosen Product in a New Category" by Helen Hae-Ryoun Gi(HAE creative, CEO) ▲"Biokraft Foods & Cultivated Meat: A Sustainable Solution for Feeding a Billion" by Kamalnayan Tibrewal(Biokraft Foods, CEO) ▲"Trend Analysis and Investment Thesis in the Cell Culture Space" by Jesús Deusa Alonso(Plug and Play Tech Center, Ventures Associate) ▲"Global Regulatory Trends in Cultivated Food and Introduction to GFI" by Yeonjoo La(The Good Food Institute, South Korea Startup Lead) For more details, please refer to the link above. 🔽Read more here https://lnkd.in/eqT8pRqP 📍 BFFIC consists of 33 member companies, including 23 cultivated meat-related companies such as Simple Planet, SeaWith, and BioApp, as well as five major food corporations, including Daesang and CJ CheilJedang. 지난 3월 6일 서울 엘타워에서 ‘바이오미래식품산업협의회 2025년도 정기총회 및 산업 세미나’를 개최했습니다. 바이오미래식품산업협의회 초대회장에 취임된 심플플래닛 정일두 대표이사는 미래식품 산업 전반의 생태계 조성을 목표로 연구개발, 규제, 시장 확대 등 다양한 분야에서 회원사들과 협력해 나갈 것이며, 글로벌 경쟁력 강화에 최선을 다하겠다고 밝혔습니다. 운영위원장인 한화솔루션 구옥재 상무는 “올해 주요 사업 계획으로 산업계 동향과 인사이트를 얻을 수 있는 세미나 개최, 바이오미래식품 분야 글로벌 투자사와 함께하는 기업설명회, 바이오플러스-인터펙스 코리아(BIX) 참여 등을 추진하겠다”고 말했습니다. 뒤이어 진행된 세미나의 첫번째 세션에서는 ▲바이오산업의 핵심기술: 세포배양(영남대학교 최인호 교수) ▲의성 세포배양식품 산업 현황과 육성계획(경북TP 첨단메디컬융합섬유센터 김은미 센터장) 발표를 통해 국내 세포배양식품 연구 및 산업 현황이 소개되었습니다. 두번째 세션에서는 글로벌 마케팅, 투자, 규제 현황을 주제로 ▲HAE creative 지혜련(Helen) 대표) ▲Biokraft Foods Kamalnayan Tibrewal CEO ▲PLUG AND PLAY Jesus Deusa Alonso Ventures Associate ▲Good Food Institute 라연주 South Korea Startup Lead의 발표가 이어졌습니다. #바이오미래식품산업협의회 #BFFIC #한국바이오협회 #KoreaBIO #SIMPLEplanet #Foodtech #futurefood #alternativemeat #HAEcreative #PlugandPlay #BiokraftFoods #GFI

Bio-based Future Food Industry Committee (BFFIC), under KoreaBIO, successfully hosted the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Industry Seminar. At the event, Simple Planet CEO Dominic Jeong stated that the council aims to foster the bio-future food ecosystem by collaborating with member companies across R&D, regulatory strategies, and market expansion. He also expressed his commitment to strengthening global competitiveness. Okjae Koo, Executive Director at Hanwha Solutions and Chairman of the Steering Committee, stated, “This year, we plan to host seminars to gain industry insights, organize corporate presentations with global investors in the bio-future food sector, and participate in BioPlus-Interphex Korea (BIX).” The first session of the seminar featured presentations on: ▲ Key technologies in the bio-industry: Cell culture (Professor Choi In-Ho, Yeungnam University) ▲ Current status and development plans for Uiseong's cell-based food industry (Director Kim Eun-Mi, Gyeongbuk TP Advanced Medical Convergence Fiber Center), highlighting the current state of cell-based food research and industry in Korea. The second session included presentations on global marketing, investment, and regulatory issues by: ▲Helen Hae-Ryoun Gi(HAE creative, CEO) ▲ Kamalnayan Tibrewal(Biokraft Foods, CEO) ▲ Jesús Deusa Alonso(Plug and Play Tech Center, Ventures Associate) ▲ Yeonjoo La(The Good Food Institute, South Korea Startup Lead) For more details, please refer to the link above. 🔽Read more here https://lnkd.in/eWBvnxMC 📍 BFFIC consists of 33 member companies, including 23 cultivated meat-related companies such as Simple Planet, SeaWith, and BioApp, as well as five major food corporations, including Daesang and CJ CheilJedang. #심플플래닛 #SIMPLEplanet #BFFIC #KoreaBIO #SIMPLEplanet #Foodtech #futurefood #alternativemeat #HAEcreative #PLUGANDPLAY #BiokraftFoods #GFI

📰 Simple Planet News Clipping – 4th Week of February Simple Planet has opened a new chapter in the history of Korea’s cell cultivation technology. Recently, Simple Planet signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. This partnership focuses on establishing halal certification for cell-cultivated foods and boosting their global commercialization. With this, Simple Planet aims to become the first bio-food tech company to integrate halal standards into the rapidly evolving biotech and cultivated food industries. Meanwhile, Green Queen, a Hong Kong-based vegan food media platform, covered global developments in future foods — from Unilever's reformulation of vegan Magnum ice cream using soy protein instead of pea protein, to Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) introducing two vegan ramen options. Representing Korea, Simple Planet's success in developing a serum-free culture medium and signing the MOU with Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Center were featured as key milestones. Looking ahead, Simple Planet remains committed to building a sustainable food production system for the world, strengthening its global competitiveness and leading innovation as a bio-food tech pioneer. 📍 Read more here ▶️https://lnkd.in/e4KGFVAR 📍 Subscribe now through the link below! ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eQnpMAS5 📰 2월 4주차 심플플래닛 뉴스클리핑 심플플래닛이 한국 세포배양기술의 역사에 새로운 한 페이지를 열었습니다. 최근 심플플래닛은 태국의 쭐랄롱꼰대학교 할랄과학센터와 세포배양 식품의 할랄 인증 및 글로벌 상용화를 위한 업무협약(MOU)을 채결했습니다. 이를 통해 심플플래닛은 급변하는 바이오테크 및 배양 식품 산업에 할랄 기준을 통합하는 최초의 바이오 푸드테크기업으로 거듭나고자 합니다. 한편 홍콩의 비건 푸드 전문 매체 그린퀸에서는 세계 각국의 지속 가능한 미래 식품 관련 소식을 전했습니다. 유니레버는 비건 매그넘 아이스크림의 레시피를 변경해 완두콩 단백질 대신 대두 단백질을 사용했으며, 일본 항공사인 전일본공수(ANA)에서는 비건 라멘 두 가지를 도입했습니다. 한국 사례로는 심플플래닛의 최근 성과인 무혈청 배양 배지 개발 성공과 태국 쫄라롱꼰대학교 할랄과학센터와의 MOU 소식이 전해졌습니다. 앞으로도 심플플래닛은 전 세계인을 위한 지속 가능한 식량 생산 시스템을 구축을 목표로, 차별화된 글로벌 경쟁력을 갖춘 바이오 푸드테크기업으로 성장해 나가겠습니다. #심플플래닛 #SIMPLEplanet #스타트업 #Foodtech #futurefood #alternativemeat #newsletter

🇰🇷🇹🇭 Simple Planet signed an MoU with Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University to incorporate halal standards into the cultivated meat sector The agreement marks a collaborative effort between the South Korean biotech startup and Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Center, focusing on joint halal science and technology research, resource sharing, and academic activities. Simple Planet is working toward building halal-certified GMP production facilities and ensuring its cultivated food ingredients meet halal standards for the global market. CEO Dominic Jeong emphasised the company’s pioneering role, establishing Simple Planet as a leader in incorporating halal principles into the biotech and cultivated food industry, setting a new standard for the sector. ✉️ Hungry for more updates on biotech x agrifood to build a climate-friendly food system? Devour the free subscription: betterbioeconomy.com