Aleph Farms, Israel, completed its first slaughter-free meat experiment on the International Space Station, 248 miles away from any natural resources.

Five cutting-edge food companies who are looking to bring cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood to restaurants and retail shelves formed the Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation), a coalition focused on educating consumers and stakeholders about this “new” industry and advocating for a clear path to market for their products.

Aleph Farms Ltd., Israel, raised $12 million in series A investments from a blend of classic venture capitalists and strategic partners.

Shiok Meats, Singapore, completed a $4.6 million seed round, funding its goal to feed the world with shrimp made from “clean meat.”

Cell-based meat startup Meatable, The Netherlands, is on a mission to produce better meats with a single cell thanks to the culmination of breakthrough stem cell technologies and a patent created by scientists from University of Cambridge, UK, and Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.