15 Jan 2024 --- Planetary, a Geneva-based biotechnology firm, has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Konica Minolta, a Japanese multinational technology company specializing in imaging technology. The collaboration will develop and implement sensing technologies, AI and data-driven solutions for optimizing the control of fermentation processes in real time. Widely touted as a vehicle for sustainable food production, precision fermentation has accelerated considerably in the last few years, with notable industry advancements including “dairy-identical” cheese made without the cow alongside new flavor solutions.