Czech Breakthrough in Cultivated Meat: Study in Prestigious Scientific Journal Confirms Environmental Benefits

The Czech biotechnology company BeneMeat and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), has published a groundbreaking study on the environmental impacts of cultivated meat. The research was featured in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. As one of the first in the world, it is not based on lab data and rough estimates, but on primary data from our pilot process and detailed models of a real-world industrial plant.

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March 24, 2026

BeneMeat continues Try & Share Program: participants can test cultivated meat products and help shape their development

People interested in cultivated meat can now join the next phases of the Try & Share Program. This initiative offers a future opportunity to test cultivated meat products and participate in their development. BeneMeat is building on the first phase of the program, where dog owners tested cultivated meat treats real-life home settings.

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March 5, 2026

Bene Meat Technologies joins EuropaBio: Advancing Cultivated Meat in Europe

Brussels, 6 March 2026 – EuropaBio is pleased to welcome its newest member, Bene Meat Technologies (‘BeneMeat’).

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December 8, 2025

Your pets still have the chance to taste cultivated meat. BeneMeat’s Try & Share program continues across the EU

The European Try & Share program, launched by BeneMeat at the end of September 2025, is still underway and is bringing its first results. The program allows dog owners from all over the EU to test dog treats rich in cultivated meat and share their experiences. People and their dogs from 25 European countries have joined the program so far, and current data shows that cultivated meat is quickly gaining popularity among the four-legged participants.

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September 24, 2025

BeneMeat launches Try & Share Program today. The program invites those who want to provide products based on cultivated meat to their four-legged friends and share their experiences.

The program opens up the possibility for EU citizens to test dog treats rich in cultivated meat. Other cultivated products will follow in the EU soon, followed by other territories once the regulatory approvals are granted. The Program offers an opportunity for those who want to actively participate in the development of top-quality cultivated products that are unconditionally safe, cruelty-free, and environmentally friendly. Developed together with established pet food producers and overseen by veterinarians, BeneMeat Cultivated Dog Treats meet the highest safety standards while ensuring excellent digestibility. The dog treat trial builds on successful safety and digestibility testing of complete cat food conducted at a prestigious European university. The Program’s primary goal is to help producers collect long-term, meaningful feedback from real potential customers. The Program’s primary goal is to provide producers with long-term, meaningful feedback from real potential customers. Its second goal is to build awareness and interest in cultivated meat as it moves from curiosity to a genuine new choice for consumers. Dogs and their owners are now invited to take part in this pioneering journey by signing up through the landing page at tryandshare.benemeat.com.

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November 11, 2024

BeneMeat wins the “Industrie award” in the “Česká hlava” project

BeneMeat, a Czech biotechnology startup, has won the Industrie award in the 23rd edition of the prestigious Česká hlava awards for its innovative research and technology in the field of cultivated meat. This award acknowledges the significant advancements made in providing high-quality, ethical, and sustainable nutrition, offering value not only for human consumption, but also for pet foods.

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November 11, 2024

Environmental benefits of cultivated meat: groundbreaking LCA study by BeneMeat

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October 16, 2024

Harvested not slaughtered - cultivated beef burger from BeneMeat - real beef

BeneMeat has successfully produced its first cultivated beef burger, which offers an appearance, aroma, and texture nearly identical to conventional ground beef. This is real beef, produced under strict ethical and sustainable conditions. The product also meets the highest standards of safe, responsible, and sustainable nutrition. Furthermore, it will be competitively priced compared to premium beef.

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October 1, 2024

BeneMeat unveils cutting-edge cell bank

More than 5,000 samples have already been stored in the cell bank of the leading biotech company, BeneMeat. This bank, allowing the cultivation of meat without the need for animal slaughter, is the result of several years of research by this successful startup. Its existence ensures access to a sufficient quantity and variety of cells that can be cultivated for both research and production purposes.

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