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🌾 Empowering farmers to future-proof their businesses Opportunities in alt proteins for farmers: ➡️ Farmers can enter the growing market for alt proteins by supplying ingredients, selling plant-based foods, or exporting products. ➡️ Consumer interest in plant-based foods is increasing, with many Europeans planning to more plant-based alternatives. ➡️ Fermented proteins are gaining market share and acceptance. Existing farm infrastructure can be retrofitted for their production. ➡️ Cultivated meat products appeal to consumers concerned about animal welfare, sustainability, and food safety, potentially offering new opportunities for farmers. Collaborations with food and tech companies: ➡️ Long-term industry partnerships can maximise outputs and provide greater security. ➡️ Co-investing in new technologies can de-risk the transition. ➡️ Farmers can supply ingredients for plant-based alternatives and potentially for cultivated meat in the future. ➡️ Collaboration can provide opportunities for ingredient supply and the co-development of new products. ➡️ Engaging in research initiatives can keep farmers at the forefront of the alternative food movement. ProVeg International ✉️ Hungry for more updates on the future of food? Devour the free subscription: betterbioeconomy.com

The concept of biotech companies working on producing milk without cows is a fascinating development in the field of food technology. This process, often referred to as cellular agriculture or precision fermentation, involves using microorganisms that have been genetically engineered to produce proteins found in cow’s milk. It’s important to note that while this technology holds promise, it also raises questions about regulatory approval, market acceptance, and potential impacts on the dairy industry. As with any innovative technology, diverse opinions exist on its implementation and future implications. Some people may see it as a sustainable alternative to conventional dairy farming, while others may have reservations about consuming products made in a lab. Altogether, efforts to produce cow-free milk are part of a broader trend toward more sustainable and ethical food production methods. This area is not just a static concept but a dynamic and evolving field that is likely to continue sparking discussion and inviting diverse perspectives in the years to come. Your voice and opinion could be a part of this ongoing conversation.

🌱 Pluri, is revolutionizing sustainable meat production>> https://lnkd.in/gPjf__Cf In 2022, Pluri established a joint venture, Ever After Foods, with Israel’s largest food producer, Tnuva, harnessing Pluri’s technology to create a path to bringing #cultivatedmeat to the consumer market: “Our technology requires lower capital expenditures and provides a 700% increase in productivity compared to other cultivated meat technology platforms. Pluri CEO, Yaky Yanay says Ever After Foods can produce more than 10 kilos of cultivated meat mass using the current scale and technology. By 2030, Pluri expects a 10% market conversion as we shift towards a greener future. Explore the full story at the The Green Techpreneur 👇 #foodtech #sustainability #greentech

We’re thrilled to announce that we have selected 14 innovative startups for our EIT Food RisingFoodStars programme, and 10 of those are from within our region! 🚀 Ready to meet them?! 👀 SeedForward GmbH - A Germany-based startup that substitutes synthetic agrochemicals with bio-based alternatives, emphasising bio-based seed treatments, biostimulants, and bio-based plant protection. Notpla - A UK-based sustainable #packaging firm that provides solutions for everyday applications, including food containers, pipettes for oils, seaweed-paper, dissolving pods and films, made by using seaweed and plants that naturally biodegrades in weeks. Carbone Farmers - A France-based startup that makes the decarbonisation of #agriculture economically viable through the development of a platform that enables stakeholders to valorise their contribution to farmers’ transition to low carbon agriculture practices. MyEasyFarm - A France-based startup that provides a platform managing agricultural data from many sources to reduce product usage and enhance crop cycles. The company's solution aims to measure and reduce CO2 emission/storage in agriculture by changing crop cycle practices. Neggst - A German company that develops #plantbased whole egg alternatives that consists of a white, yolk, and a biodegradable shell. The products the company develops are made using a legume-based recipe free of soy and gluten. Those Vegan Cowboys - A Belgium-based dairy product producer that makes cow-less milk and cheese products. AgroLeague - A French startup that builds a social platform connecting #farmers, providing real-time diagnosis of farming issues, and offering direct-to-farmer services. NoPalm Ingredients - A Netherlands-based company that creates environmentally friendly microbial oils to substitute palm and other tropical oils in food, cosmetics, and detergents. The oil is produced in a sustainable, cyclical, and environmentally beneficial manner by fermenting sidestreams. Bon Vivant - A pioneering French biotech firm specialising in precision #fermentation methods to produce dairy proteins without animals, reducing environmental footprint and empowering clients to create environmentally conscious, nutritionally rich dairy products. Cultivated Biosciences - A Switzerland-based startup that improves the mouthfeel of animal-free cheese, yoghurt and more by developing a unique creamy fat ingredient for the food industry, using fermentation. Congratulations and welcome to the programme! 😍

And so the disruptive technological transformation of food begins. This (precision fermentation) along with cultured (lab grown) meats will transform the food industry and aid in solving AGW.

#CEODesk Sustainable Steak on the Horizon: Mewery’s Cultivation Conquest Czech trailblazer Mewery has just carved a monumental milestone in the food tech domain. Their stable cell line for cultivated pork signifies more than scientific prowess; it heralds a transformative chapter for the meat industry, brewing a potent concoction of ethical consumption, environmental stewardship, and market resilience. 🌿 Sculpting the Future of Food: Mewery’s innovation isn’t just a step—it's a giant leap towards actualizing mass-produced, cultivated meat. By mastering cell culture scalability, they are chiseling away at the barriers of market penetration, edging closer to an epoch where sustainable meats can robustly rival conventional livestock farming. 📈 Impacting Markets and Mindsets: The strategic pivot towards Europe and the U.S. signifies Mewery's unwavering commitment to catering to a burgeoning market with a voracious appetite for alternative proteins. Considering the environmental, ethical, and health lens through which modern consumers assess their dietary choices, Mewery's timing is impeccable. 🥩 A Hearty Slice of Competition: Nestling itself firmly at the vanguard of cultivated meats, Mewery's pursuit is an open challenge to the long-reigning hegemony of traditional meat corporations—and an inspiration to fellow frontier-pushers in alternative proteins. Technological Symphonies in Meat's New Era: 🧬 Continuous Cell Innovation: A stable cell line isn't just a technical triumph—it's the confidence consumers craved. Guaranteeing consistency in taste and quality, Mewery addresses the last frontier of reluctance among the culinarily curious. 🧬 Synergizing with Microalgae: Mewery's eco-innovative symphony with microalgae not only enhances the meat's nutritional scorecard but also orchestrates a reduced environmental impact—a dual forte that's sure to resonate with the global symphony of sustainability goals. Savory Investor Enticements: 🌍 Bite into the Future: The table is set, and the banquet of opportunity is rich with Mewery’s sustainable delight. Astute investors, with an eye on the future, may find their portfolios rich with returns from a sector predicted to burgeon into a full-fledged industry titan. 🌍 Navigating the Legal Landscape: Vigilant investors must tango with the tempo of regulatory bodies, as the FDA and EFSA's stamps of approval are keys to unlocking grand-scale market feasts and securing early slices of this pie. Mewery is not just redefining meat; it’s redefining heritage, health, and habits. As the company gears up to sail from labs to shelves, leaving environmental footprints nearly as light as the air and ethical stands as solid as oak, its journey provokes an industry-wide reflection. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gCdcNiFM 🖊️ Rohith Sampathi #FoodTech #CultivatedMeat #SustainableFood #Innovation #MarketTrends

Unlocking the Potential of Fava Beans: A Beacon for Europe’s Plant-Based Future As the global dialogue on sustainable agriculture intensifies, fava beans are emerging as a cornerstone in the plant-based revolution. Foodnavigator's recent analysis highlights the opportunities and challenges of cultivating fava beans in Europe, aligning perfectly with NUTRIS.tech’s mission. Fava Beans in Europe: An Opportunity for Localised Supply Chains Thriving in Europe’s varied climates, fava beans offer a more localized and traceable ingredient, reducing supply chain complexity and supporting the European Union’s sustainability directives. Navigating Challenges with Innovative Solutions European producers face challenges like optimizing cultivation and scaling production. NUTRIS.tech’s pioneering efforts include bridging agriculture with food technology. Their Novi Senkovac facility is not only the first European fava bean protein isolate factory but a leader in sustainable food production. NUTRIS.tech: Leading with Innovation and Sustainability With a €50 million investment, their facility forefronts the extraction of high-quality protein isolates and fibers, underpinned by patented technology from the University of Copenhagen, ensuring minimal environmental impact. A Commitment to Local Agriculture and Global Nutrition Partnering with over 500 local farmers, NUTRIS.tech is enhancing community-based agriculture and creating a sustainable, ethical food supply chain that supports local economies and global health. The Road Ahead: Scaling Impact through Collaboration NUTRIS.tech's plans to expand capacity to 70,000 tonnes by 2030 exemplify their commitment to leading industry change, promoting sustainable practices, and healthier diets. Join Us in Making Food Better Together Collaboration is vital as we navigate the food industry's complexities. Visit https://lnkd.in/eXsi54SP to learn more or connect with CEO, Zvonimir Sedlic. Together, let's transform food production for a sustainable future.

Some highlights from FoodTech Weekly #197 (https://lnkd.in/dSrJGx53) this morning: 🥩 U.S. company GOOD Meat (subsidiary of Eat Just, Inc.) has announced that for the first time ever, cultivated meat will be sold in food retail (in the freezer section of Huber's Butchery in Singapore) for consumers to purchase and bring home and cook. The meat has a new, lower cost formulation with just 3% cultivated chicken (the rest is plant-based). A 120g (4.2 oz) package will be priced at SDG 7.20, or about US $5.3 💰 Singapore-based AgTech startup Rize, which was launched as a JV last year by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Wavemaker Impact, Temasek, and GenZero, has secured $14M in Series A funding. Rice demand is projected to double by 2050 but traditional rice cultivation practices — like flooding fields — release huge amounts of methane gases. The backers hope the solution can help cut 100M tons of carbon emissions 💰 Swedish biotech company Volta Greentech has scored SEK 32M (appr. $3M) in fresh funding in a round led by Novax (Axel Johnson Group), bringing its total funding to about SEK 100M (appr. $9.4m). Volta, which previously produced an algae-based feed additive to cut livestock methane emissions, has developed a second-generation low-cost additive called Lome which it aims to deliver to customers at scale by 2026, pending EU regulatory approval 💶 hexafarms, which leverages AI to optimize greenhouses and vertical indoor farms in real time, has raised €1.3M in a round led by Speedinvest and joined by Mudcake and Techstars. The company’s SaaS solution enables commercial indoor farmers to become 30% more efficient by predicting yields four weeks ahead with up to 95% accuracy 💶  Israeli startup ProFuse Technology has bagged €2.4M (appr. $2.6M) in grants from the EU’s Horizon EIC Transition program to develop a supplement used in culture medium for cellular agriculture, speeding up the growth of cultivated meat. In related news, U.K. startup Meatly which develops a culture medium that ‘dramatically’ cuts the cost of cultivated meat is on the brink of receivingregulatory approval 🏃 U.K. startup Hexis, which uses advanced analytics from wearables to optimize athletes’ nutrition plans, has scooped up £1.6M (appr. $2M) in pre-seed from APEX, Sport Republic, and Dopamine Sports Ventures (h/t DigitalFoodLab)   💰PeakBridge has just had its final close of its Growth Fund II with $187M committed. In related news, Luxembourg-based Ocean 14 Capital has raised its first fund of €201M (appr. $218M) to invest in the ‘blue economy’ incl. food security and marine ecosystems. Finally, Norrsken VC has closed a second fund at €320M (appr. $348M) 🤩 New jobs at Nosh.bio (Germany) is looking for a Business Development Manager ...and much more! Subscribe now at: https://lnkd.in/d8mUXXH5 #FoodTech #foodtechweekly #agtech #startups #funding #tech #innovation #farming #technology #food #agriculture #science

Check out the Remilk story! 🥛 Thanks for sharing Naveen Kumar, PhD 🙏🏼 #precisionfermentation #dairy #innovateforchange #climatesolutions

A few days ago, I read a research article about the harms of ultra-processed foods, which recommended consuming minimal processed or natural foods. However, this current innovation is going in the opposite direction. Milk has traditionally been produced only from mammary glands, so this alternative can't be considered milk. While this innovation might be acceptable at a laboratory scale, it's not valid to use it just to validate your research. This approach is not focused on sustainability.It's important to consider that animals also play a role in the ecosystem, and while they do produce CO2 and greenhouse gases, humans also exhale CO2. This doesn't mean we should aim for a human-free Earth. Research serves different purposes, including understanding our surroundings, solving human problems, and improving human comfort. However, I believe that research aimed at human comfort often harms other species. Therefore, the trial period for such studies should be at least 20-25 years to ensure we understand the long-term impacts. Otherwise, we will continue in a cycle where we enjoy the benefits for 50 years and then spend the next 50 years trying to solve the problems we created.Some examples of this cycle include the issue of plastic (where we are now searching for biodegradable alternatives), AI (which has led to problems in animals' reproductive organs), and the use of pesticides in agriculture (which is now prompting a return to organic farming). While research and studies are valuable for innovation and knowledge, not all innovations are suitable for adoption, as they may cause harm in other ways.It's essential to remember that all research is human-oriented and can potentially disrupt the harmony between all species.