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London biotech Hoxton Farms opens first UK pilot facility for cultivated fat production

Amber Rolt

25 September 2023 • 3 min read

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New 14,000 sq ft facility on London's Old Street will be used to produce cultivated animal fats for a range of uses, including plant-based meats

London-based biotech firm Hoxton Farms has announced it is opening its first pilot facility where it will produce cultivated fat at scale. The site on London's Old Street comprises 14,000 square feet...

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