Parima Hits Multi-Tonne-Scale Cultivated Duck Production on Vow’s Production Line

France-based cultivated meat company Parima has achieved a significant milestone by producing cultivated duck at a multi-tonne scale in a single 22,000-liter run on a production line operated by Australian partner Vow in Sydney. The company reported a 99% reduction in production costs compared to earlier runs, attributing the decrease to improvements in cell-culture yield and operating at larger volumes. Vow describes the production line as the largest cultivated meat production line built to date, showcasing the potential for economic viability in the cultivated meat sector.

Parima's cells grow as an undifferentiated biomass in suspension without the need for scaffolds or growth factors, similar to biomass fermentation. By utilizing shared infrastructure with partners rather than building dedicated facilities, the company demonstrates a shift towards a more cost-effective and collaborative approach to cultivated meat production. This achievement follows a period of regulatory progress for Parima, showing promise for the future of cultivated meat production across various species and markets.