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- Aleph Farms and BioRaptor launch AI-powered collaboration to strengthen efficiency in cell-cultivated meat production
Aleph Farms and BioRaptor launch AI-powered collaboration to strengthen efficiency in cell-cultivated meat production
Plus, Meatly develops groundbreaking protein-free culture medium, NotCo produces plant-based turtle soup, and Mush Foods LCA affirms 50CUT reduces environmental impact by 50%
In our first full week back in the office following The Future of Protein Production Chicago, we have been inundated with announcements to bring you. So many, in fact, that we can’t even list half of them here!
First up, though, a fun story: researchers have suggested that meat may not have been the primary source of protein for our Stone Age ancestors, as previously believed. Analysis of 15,000-year-old remains from Morocco reveal that plants, including acorns, pine nuts, and wild pulses, formed a big portion of the population's diet. Now there’s a conversation starter for those people who say we have always eaten meat!
Meanwhile, a new partnership is aiming to leverage AI to streamline and significantly improve the efficiency and scalability of the cultivated meat production process. By harnessing the power of AI, these two companies are working together to unlock the full potential of cellular agriculture and bring cultivated meat to the mainstream market even sooner.
Staying on the topic of AI, a Chilean plant-based food company is taking a unique approach to raising awareness about the endangered status of turtles by creating a turtle soup entirely from plant-based ingredients, using AI to replicate the taste and texture of the traditional dish.
In retail news, we were pleased to see a friend of the platform announce its plant-based chicken thighs being available UK-wide in Tesco, while another UK retailer, Waitrose, has announced the launch of 12 new PlantLiving products, specially crafted to meet evolving dietary preferences, flexitarian in particular!
Meat-free diets are obviously taking off in Germany. Production of plant-based meat substitutes in 2023 jumped 17% compared to the previous year, reaching roughly 121,600 tons. Destatis also reported a "significant" decline in German meat production during 2023, falling by 4% to 6.8 million tons, marking the seventh consecutive year of decrease since a peak of 8.25 million tons in 2016!
With The Future of Protein Production Chicago put to bed for a year, our attention now switches to The Future of Protein Production Amsterdam, which this year will be bigger and better, with +100 speakers, +40 exhibitors, and 500 delegates in attendance. You can secure your Super Early Bird ticket today and save €500. Click here to book your seat!
