The Beijing Academy of Food Sciences —known in Chinese as the Beijing Academy of Food Sciences (abbreviated as “Food Science Institute”)—is a prestigious, comprehensive food science research institution and is currently operated under the Beijing Shounong Food Group Co., Ltd. It integrates a broad array of functions—from foundational and applied research, safety testing, environmental evaluation, policy studies, to training and publishing. With a strong foundation in pioneering meat technology research and a rapidly growing focus on cell-based (cultivated) meat, the institute has become a central hub for food science innovation, standard setting, and academic communication in China.