07 November 2024: The APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture is thrilled to welcome Kanadevia Corporation (formerly Hitachi Zosen Corporation) as a ‘Multinational Corporation’ (MNC) Member from 1st November 2024. Established in 1881, Kanadevia is a well-renowned global leader in the production of machinery, plants, and various production developments.
Kanadevia has developed a segway into the cultivated meat industry by supplying tailored, animal cell-free, and cost-effective growth hormones. Haruka Yamashita, Senior Engineer of Kanadevia’s Growth Factor Project Section, has been appointed as a member representative to APAC-SCA.
“Kanadevia’s investment in the cultivated meat industry is essential in supplying the industry with reliable and cost-effective media components in our collective effort to scale-up and reach markets. Having the support of a well-respected, established and important entity globally is a fantastic step forward for us, and the group is excited about our continuous partnership.”
– Peter Yu, Program Director APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture
“We are honored to be a member of the APAC-SCA. We believe our expertise in creating tailored growthfactors will significantly contribute to the advancement of the cultivated meat industry. We look forward to working closely with members in APAC-SCA and are excited about the potential this partnership holds for the future of sustainable food production.”
– Haruka Yamashita, Senior Engineer of Kanadevia’s Growth Factor Project Section
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APAC-SCA has expanded its membership to include cultivated meat and seafood companies located outside the Asia Pacific region, and multinational corporations regardless of their headquarters location. This move is part of APAC-SCA's efforts to support industry members who are considering Asia Pacific as part of their business strategy. Reach out to info@apac-sca.org for more information.