Gourmey seeks cultivated foods approval in five key markets

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Gourmey, France’s pioneering cultivated food company, has announced that it has filed applications with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the Singapore Food Agency (SFA); the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK; the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO); and the European Commission (EC) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to offer its flagship product to food enthusiasts, chefs and restaurants, providing a new choice for foie gras consumers globally. 

Regulators worldwide have established robust regulatory frameworks to assess the safety of novel foods such as cultivated foods, with the U.S., Singapore and Israel having already approved their sale. In the European Union (EU), this is the first time that a company is seeking novel food approval for cultivated food from the European Commission. Gourmey does not use gene-edited or genetically-modified cells, so the company’s application falls in scope of the novel food regulation. To support 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.

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“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,” added 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.