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Cost-Effective Biotechnology Solutions for Cultivated Meat
The market for cultivated meat and seafood is developing rapidly. Pilot and production facilities are being built, regulatory approvals granted, and capital investments made. At WACKER, we want to help make cultivated meat an affordable reality for everyone soon.
NOTE: RESEARCH PROJECT – NEW DATA AVAILABLE (SEE BELOW)!
Our Promises
WACKER’s Cost-Efficient Solution for Growing Cultivated Meat in a Cultivator
Cells are taken from a grown animal in a process called a biopsy; no harm is done to the animal
The cells grow, multiply, and differentiate into different cell types such as muscle and fat cells. A special cell medium contains all the necessary ingredients and nutrients
Once fully grown, the meat cells are harvested and processed using standard technologies from the food industry
The end products are the ones you are familiar with, ranging from sausages, burgers and cold cuts, to steaks and schnitzel

WACKER – An Experienced Technology Partner for the Food Industry
WACKER is uniquely positioned as a supplier of food ingredients and an expert in protein production. For over 20 years, our scientists have continuously developed protein production technology platforms ( ESETEC® and FOLDTEC®) that enable us to produce key components for animal-free cell culture media.
At the same time, we know all about the quality requirements imposed on food production because we have a long history of producing food-grade ingredients for the food industry. This enables us to improve both the availability and the cost of the key medium components needed for your cultivated meat and seafood technologies.
We are working on a portfolio of growth factors, media proteins, and peptides for use in cultivated meat production and will be constantly adding new products. In addition, we will develop the culture ingredient you request, from gene to protein. We can be a strong partner by your side.

Naturally Occurring Cyclodextrins
Our portfolio of cyclodextrins is known for its positive effect on cell culture conditions and for supporting the growth phase. Cyclodextrins* are cyclic oligosaccharides made from starch that can shuttle nutrients, metabolites to, and toxins from, the cell and stabilize proteins due to their unique molecular structure.
*Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Series B, 1981 Volume 57 Issue 10, 385-389; Comp Biochem Physiol. A Mol Integr. Physiol 2001 Aug; 130(1):55-65)
What’s in it for You?
- A reliable partner with decades of experience in proprietary protein production technologies, industrial-scale food-grade fermentation and a deep understanding of food industry requirements
- Support in dealings with authorities – our aim is to set up a regulatory panel of internal and external experts to ensure a high-quality standard
- Food-grade products for cell growth in animal-free cell media components, differentiation, and stabilization
- Open supply-chain solution that enables you to scale faster and achieve price parity
Watch our videos to learn more about how we can support
you in your cultivated meat production.
Meet Dr. Oliver Minge, Head of Innovation at WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS.
His team is leading the development of media components for cultivated meat.
Iris Dahlem, part of the Innovation Team and Project Lead:
“The cell culture medium, especially the growth factors, play an important role in reducing manufacturing costs of cultivated meat.”

1st Success Story
FGF-2 from Microbial Production
Our FGF-2 scale-up planning is ongoing!
Ready for the next scale-up step? Want a price?

Our Performance Profile – Relative Growth of Bovine Stem Cells
When comparing the relative growth of the bovine stem cells, both passages show that WACKER’s solution is superior to the competitor at both 25 ng/ml and 50 ng/ml.