Sydney startup’s lab-grown quail cleared for Aussie menus
The national food regulator has cleared Vow's lab-grown quail for local sale, letting the Sydney company's Forged parfait reach Australian diners in the coming weeks.
Founder, Vow
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Design Lead (former) | Cochlear | Startup Daily (18 Jun 2025), Startup Daily (14 Jan 2025) |
| Founder | Vow | Forbes Australia, Startup Daily (18 Jun 2025), Startup Daily (14 Jan 2025), AgFunderNews, SmartCompany |
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The national food regulator has cleared Vow's lab-grown quail for local sale, letting the Sydney company's Forged parfait reach Australian diners in the coming weeks.
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