# Mic2Food > Microbial Foods ## Posts - [Selection Completed for the Mic2Food Training School on Mycoprotein Production](https://mic2food.eu/selection-completed-for-the-mic2food-training-school-on-mycoprotein-production/): The selection process for the upcoming COST Action CA24132 Mic2Food Training School has been completed. Mycoprotein Production: From Upstream Processing to Downstream Processing, Product Formulation and Techno-Economic Simulation will take place from 22 to 25 September 2026 at the Poznań University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań, Poland. The call received an impressive 206 eligible applications, reflecting the strong interest of the research community in mycoprotein, fermentation technologies and sustainable food production. Following the evaluation, 14 participants were selected to take part in the Training School, including researchers at different career stages and with scientific backgrounds in [...] - [The Mic2Food Website is Now Live!](https://mic2food.eu/the-mic2food-website-is-now-live/): We are delighted to announce the launch of the official Mic2Food COST Action website! The new website has been created as a central hub for everyone interested in microbial foods, bringing together information about the Action, its objectives, Working Groups, activities, events, grants, news, publications, and opportunities to get involved. Whether you are a researcher, industry representative, policymaker, student, or simply interested in the future of sustainable food systems, our website is designed to help you stay connected with the Mic2Food community. On the website, you can: Learn more about the Mic2Food COST Action and its mission. Meet our international network [...] - [New article alert! Did you know that the food sector accounts for about 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions?](https://mic2food.eu/new-article-alert-did-you-know-that-the-food-sector-accounts-for-about-1-3-of-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions/): One promising pathway toward a more sustainable food system is the development of MICROBIAL FOODS To help navigate this rapidly growing field, we have published a new Insight article: “Building Better Microbial Foods: Essential Development Steps and Stakeholders” authored by **Oliver Konzock** & **Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, PhD** Ledesma-Amaro in Critical Insights in Biotechnology, as a part of the Mic2Food – COST Action. This article offers a comprehensive roadmap for developing microbial foods and an introduction to key stakeholders and resources in the field: ✅ 3 types of microbial foods (precision, traditional & biomass fermentation) ✅ 6 essential development steps ✅ Key stakeholders, [...] - [New Insight Article Published: Building Better Microbial Foods: Essential Development Steps and Stakeholders](https://mic2food.eu/new-insight-article-published-building-better-microbial-foods-essential-development-steps-and-stakeholders/): A new Insight article, “Building Better Microbial Foods: Essential Development Steps and Stakeholders,” authored by Oliver Konzock and Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, has been published in Critical Insights in Biotechnology as part of the Mic2Food COST Action. As the global food system seeks more sustainable solutions, microbial foods are emerging as a promising approach to reducing the environmental impact of food production. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the microbial food development landscape, outlining the key stages involved in bringing innovative products from concept to market. The publication explores the three main categories of microbial foods—precision fermentation, traditional fermentation, and biomass fermentation—and [...] - [COST Action CA24132 Mic2Food Training School](https://mic2food.eu/cost-action-ca24132-mic2food-training-school/): 🎓 Mycoprotein Production: From Upstream Processing to Downstream Processing, Product Formulation and Techno-Economic Simulation 📅 22–25 September 2026 📍 Poznań University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań, Poland 👥 Face-to-face Training School 🎯 14 participants The COST Action Mic2Food is pleased to announce an intensive four-day Training School dedicated to the production and application of mycoprotein as a sustainable food ingredient. Participants will gain hands-on experience covering the entire production chain, from fungal cultivation and fermentation to downstream processing, food product development, analytical methods, and techno-economic assessment. 🔬 What will you learn? ✅ Mycoprotein nutritional and functional [...] - [First WG and MC Meeting](https://mic2food.eu/first-wg-and-mc-meeting/): The Mic2Food Working Groups Meeting brought together members of the Mic2Food network in Wroclaw, Poland, providing an opportunity to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and advance joint activities across the Action’s Working Groups. The meeting featured discussions across several key areas of microbial food research and innovation. Sessions covered commercialisation and regulation (WG5), dissemination, training and events (WG6), downstream processing and formulation development (WG3), and food chemistry and analytics (WG4). Throughout the meeting, participants explored topics ranging from regulatory pathways and market entry to communication and outreach, as well as the scientific and technological challenges involved in transforming microbial biomass into safe, [...] - [Kick- off Meeting](https://mic2food.eu/kick-off-meeting/) - [1st Open Call for- Inclusiveness Target Country Conference Grants (ITCCGs)](https://mic2food.eu/1st-open-call-for-inclusiveness-target-country-conference-grants-itccgs/): CA24132-Open Call GP 1 – ITC Conference Grant - [1st Open Call for- Young Researcher and Innovator Conference Grants (YRICGs)](https://mic2food.eu/1st-open-call-for-young-researcher-and-innovator-conference-grants-yricgs/): CA24132-Open Call GP 1 – YRI Conference Grant (1) - [Results of the First Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSM) Call](https://mic2food.eu/results-of-the-first-short-term-scientific-missions-stsm-call/): The results of the first Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSM) Call within the Mic2Food COST Action (CA24132) have been announced. A total of six STSMs have been awarded, supporting researcher mobility, international collaboration, and knowledge exchange across the Mic2Food network. These missions will strengthen scientific partnerships between participating institutions while contributing to research and innovation in the field of microbial foods.     The first call also reflects Mic2Food’s commitment to inclusiveness and early-career researcher development. Among the successful applicants, 67% are female researchers, 67% are young researchers, and 67% are researchers from Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs). The funded missions represent an [...] ## Pages - [Privacy & Cookie Policy](https://mic2food.eu/privacy-policy/): PRIVACY POLICY Last updated: [DD Month YYYY] Introduction This Privacy Policy explains how the Mic2Food website (mic2food.eu) collects, uses, and protects personal data. 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