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Beef is expensive in Thailand.. It's one of the many reasons why the cultivated meat company Aleph Farms decided to set up a production facility in Thailand Listen to this 30 minutes podcast with its CEO to hear them all

What role can regenerative agriculture play in reshaping our food systems and meeting the rising consumer demand for sustainable and nutritious products? I discussed this and more with Melissa Gonzalez on MarketScale's Retailed Refined Podcast. Listen below:

In our latest episode of the podcast, sponsored by Mezze we discuss sustainability in the food industry. We highlight key resources such as the book "Ravenous" by Henry Dimbleby and the WWF Eating for Net Zero report to provide listeners with actionable steps and deeper understanding.  We also discuss successful examples of upcycled ingredients, the benefits of a seasonal diet, and the impact of regenerative farming techniques.  @oh_forfoodssake Mezze Software #npd #podcast #foodie #womeninfood #startup

With the trend towards healthier and more sustainable diets, the demand for vegetables is growing worldwide🌍 Reason enough for KWS to further diversify its portfolio and enter the field of #vegetablebreeding. In 2019, we started our journey and began the development of a new Business Unit with various vegetable crops. How do you build a business from scratch? How far has the development of the business unit progressed? And how exactly are breeding companies integrated into the value chain? In the latest episode of our podcast “World of Farming”, we discuss these and many other topics with Simon Walter, Head of Business Unit Vegetables, and Coert Engels, Global Head of Breeding Vegetables 🎧 Listen to the episode here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXygaFhd #seedingthefuture #WorldofFarming

Coffee farmers are not growing their own food!! True story...most are buying their veggies from the supermarket because they have been told that growing their own food steals nutrients from the soil that would be valuable for the crops they're trying to grow to sell! This is yet another fact I have learned from "my professors" as we've been putting together our "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" live online event! In this clip from last week's series, you will remember Angela del Pilar Barrero Bernal from our series where I learned about Biochar for the first time. (It's really where this journey began for me!) You haven't met everyone's favourite professor...Carlos Ordoñez! Take a listen to what they shared on the podcast last week....and please consider registering for the workshop. If you're not a producer, this workshop is equally as important to you so please consider registering so that you know what the future of growing coffee is going to mean for us all (and how you'll talk about it to your customers) #coffee #specialtycoffee #regenerativeagriculture

🌱Redefining Cultivated Foods with ETH Zurich Technology sallea is A revolutionary company in the food tech space with next-gen innovations. Founded in November 2023, founded by Dr. Nicole Kleger, Simona F., and Anna Bünter (former McKinsey consultant), the company draws upon advanced research from #ETH_Zurich to develop edible, porous #3D_scaffolds. 🥩 What They Offer: These precisely designed scaffolds act as a #3D_foundation for creating whole cuts of meat and fish, moving beyond traditional sausage and minced meat products. By cultivating cells that attach to the scaffold inside bioreactors, sallea’s technology produces nutrient-rich, structured whole cuts like steaks and fillets, improving both the nutritional value and texture of cultivated foods. 💡 Key Innovation & Impact: sallea's edible scaffolds are tailored for shape, size, and nutrition—offering food manufacturers new levels of customization. The innovation also addresses critical bottlenecks in the cellular agriculture industry by: 1️⃣ Accelerating time-to-market for cultivated whole cuts. 2️⃣ Lowering production costs for premium products. 3️⃣ Cutting emissions by up to 90%, compared to traditional livestock farming. Visit ➡ www.sallea.ch Explore the innovation 🌍 Mission & Vision: CEO and co-founder Simona F. emphasizes,“Our goal is to set the industry standard for edible scaffolds in cellular agriculture. This innovation enables us to scale rapidly, enter new partnerships, and expand production capacity.” 🏆 Support from Industry Leaders: Experts recognize the game-changing potential: 🔸 Matthew Robin, CEO of Elsa-Group (Migros Industrie), highlights Sallea’s potential to help the industry achieve price parity while meeting consumer expectations. 🔸 Dr. James Ryall, ex-chief Scientific Officer of cultured meat company Vow, commends Sallea for solving structural complexity issues and reducing production costs—paving the way for more high-quality, sustainable protein options. 👉 Follow our CEO Enterprise ® page for more inspiring breakthroughs. 📢 With their cutting-edge innovation, Sallea is positioned at the forefront of cellular agriculture, driving the future of food production toward sustainability, affordability, and premium quality. Join the conversation shaping tomorrow’s food industry! #CellularAgriculture #CultivatedMeat #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #CleanTech #ClimateAction #AlternativeProtein #FoodTech

The cultivated meat industry just reached a major milestone: SuperMeat has achieved cost parity with premium pasture-raised chicken at $11.79 per pound. This breakthrough proves cultivated meat isn't just promising technology; it's becoming a commercially viable reality. With a continuous production process yielding 66 pounds of cultivated chicken from a single 10-litre bioreactor, SuperMeat's cultivation methods match the output of traditional farming in less time and space , and we're seeing real evidence that this technology can scale. But here's the challenge: according to SuperMeat's report, 64% of consumers aren't familiar with cultivated meat. In our recent analysis on building consumer confidence in cultivated meat, we explored how brands can increase this understanding. Some key considerations we identified: - The need for clear, consistent terminology across the industry - The importance of transparent communication about production processes - The role of regulatory frameworks in building trust - The importance of communicating environmental benefits without overwhelming consumers For food companies that are curious about cultivated meat, now is the time to start developing strategies for introducing cultivated meat products to your portfolios. The technology is ready - the next challenge is bringing consumers along on this journey. Want to dive deeper into how your brand can prepare for the cultivated meat revolution? Read our blog post - the link is in the comments. #CultivatedMeat #Foodtech #Sustainability #Labgrown #Supermeat

🐄🤖 ALEPH FARMS USES AI TO BOOST CULTIVATED BEEF EFFICIENCY Ahead of launching into restaurants in its home country, Aleph Farms is tapping into BioRaptor’s artificial-intelligence-led operating system to optimise the production of its cultivated beef. By partnering with BioRaptor, an expert in streamlining biotech processes through data and AI, Aleph Farms hopes to derisk its scale-up plans as it transitions to large-scale facilities with significant capital expenditure. The AI will complement human intelligence by collecting and extrapolating both large datasets generated throughout the cultivated meat development process. “There are massive amounts of data created during the development of state-of-the-art production bioprocesses, which, when extracted, interpreted, and collected into actionable insights, can boost productivity and reduce costs, time, and human error,” said BioRaptor co-founder and CEO Ori Zakin. “This is exactly our plan with Aleph Farms.” Cultivated meat is grown in bioreactors that provide controlled, clean, and closed environments where animal cells can thrive. These cultivators continuously feed the cells with nutrients and are monitored for various process parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen and temperature. Understanding this relationship between the cell feed and its environment is vital for defining the most optimal growth conditions. BioRaptor’s solution allows Aleph Farms to smoothly evaluate cross-experimental findings to and have the results configured on a single platform. The ability to review both historical and real-time data, and make projections that enhance experiments leads to a more efficient and less cost-intensive scale-up process. An increasing number of alternative protein startups are deploying AI to streamline ingredient discovery, research, and production processes. Players like Chile’s NotCo, California’s Climax Foods and Singapore’s Hoow Foods are all harnessing the tech for product development, while US mycelium meat maker meati™ has used it to conduct a study about its product’s health benefits. And earlier this week, Shiru launched a protein discovery platform and marketplace powered by the tech. Aleph Farms hopes to use BioRaptor’s AI to build the right foundations and avoid tall capital expenditures before its process is fully ready to scale. In January, it became the third cultivated meat producer in the world to receive regulatory approval, with Israel’s health ministry clearing it to sell Black Angus Petit Steak under its Aleph Cuts brand. #GreenQueen #altprorein #futurefoods #foodtech #sustainability #foodsystems #climateaction 

BGP Insight: Cultivated fat 🔬 What is cultivated fat? Cultivated fat is produced through cellular agriculture, which allows the growth of fat cells in lab settings without traditional livestock farming. This technology not only replicates the juiciness and flavor of real meat but also significantly cuts down on environmental impact. 📊 Market and technology Cultivated fat offers a sustainable alternative by avoiding the ethical and ecological issues associated with conventional meat production. It can be more readily commercialized due to the faster growth rates of fat cells compared to muscle cells. Additionally, this approach requires fine-tuning of cell media to ensure that the fats develop desired tastes and high-quality textures. 🌱 Sustainability and investment potential The drive to develop cultivated fat aligns with a growing consumer demand for more ethical and sustainable food choices. For investors, this sector promises a lucrative opportunity due to its potential scalability and lower environmental footprint. Companies are exploring the integration of cultivated fat into both fully plant-based products and hybrid meats, bridging the gap to more traditional products and appealing to a broader market. 🤝 Collaborations and innovations Examples of industry progress include ventures like Hoxton Farms opening a significant pilot plant in London, and partnerships like that between Mission Barns and Silva Sausage Co, integrating sustainable fats into artisan products. These collaborations showcase the practical applications of cultivated fats. Visit our website to read the full BGP insights authored by Matevž Schweiger, and learn more about this innovation. https://lnkd.in/d2stTFMS #CultivatedFat #Innovation #BrightGreenPartners

What's the latest with hop crops in the Yakima Valley and on New Zealand? The All About Beer #podcast with Em Sauter and Don Tse is here to answer all your questions.