Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | Peter Wehrheim Head of Unit | Presentation of the biotech company “BeneMeat” focused on the research and development of technology to produce cultivated meat on the industrial scale | — |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Peter Wehrheim Head of Unit | Presentation of the biotech company “BeneMeat” focused on the research and development of technology to produce cultivated meat on the industrial scale | SRC |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Larisa Dragomir Cabinet member | SIU and Sustainable Finance | — |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Larisa Dragomir Cabinet member | SIU and Sustainable Finance | SRC |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Klaus Berend Director | Exchange with the Commission on the company’s proposals to speed up the authorisation process for cell-culture based meat. | — |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Klaus Berend Director | Exchange with the Commission on the company’s proposals to speed up the authorisation process for cell-culture based meat. | SRC |
Mission & Goals
Bene Meat Technologies (BMT) provides end-to-end technological solutions for the global cultivated meat sector. As a B2B partner, we equip food and pet food manufacturers with the cell lines, bioprocesses, and infrastructure to produce cultivated meat safely and at scale. Our strategic remit includes: Strategic Autonomy: Strengthening food security by enabling decentralized protein manufacturing, reducing reliance on imported agricultural inputs. Environmental Impact: Supporting initiatives like the EU Green Deal with technology that significantly lowers land use and GHG emissions. Regulatory Excellence: Engaging with EU (e.g., EFSA) and global authorities to support robust, science-based safety frameworks for novel foods. Ethical Innovation: Championing a global food supply free from antibiotics and hormones.
EU Legislative Interests
1. Primary Regulatory Files: Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on novel foods Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 on the placing on the market and use of feed 2. Overarching Policies & Strategies: European Green Deal (Farm to Fork Strategy & Circular Economy Action Plan) EU Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative Sustainable Food Systems Framework Legislation (FSFS) 3. Research & Single Market: Horizon Europe (Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture) EU Single Market compliance regarding national restrictions on cultivated proteins
Communication Activities
Direct Institutional Briefings: Providing technical documentation, policy briefings, and scientific correspondence to the European Commission (e.g., DG SANTE, DG CLIMA, DG RTD) and EFSA regarding Novel Food regulatory pathways and safety assessment procedures. Technical Data Dissemination: Sharing peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data, manufacturing specifications, and economic impact metrics to support evidence-based policymaking for the EU Green Deal and Sustainable Food Systems framework. Stakeholder Consultations: Participating in policy discussions regarding Horizon Europe innovation funding, cellular agriculture regulatory standards, and cross-institutional coordination (including engagement with national authorities like AGES Austria). Transparency & Education: Proactively publishing sustainability metrics, technology capabilities, and environmental impact assessments to educate policymakers and industry partners on the benefits of cultivated proteins.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
EuropaBio GFI Europe BTL Group (primary corporate affiliation.)
Organisation Members
https://www.europabio.org/about-us/members/ https://ecosystem.gfi.org/company/bene-meat-technologies/ https://www.btlnet.com/
Connected Legislation