The future of alt meat is hybrid, says Mush Foods as it launches mycelium blends in US market
Mush Foods is launching its 50CUT mycelium blends in the US market following a successful launch of its b2b ‘meat-plus’ concept in Israel.
Mush Foods is launching its 50CUT mycelium blends in the US market following a successful launch of its b2b ‘meat-plus’ concept in Israel.
It also teased “a major CPG partner launch” with its whey from fermentation and said it would unveil “new molecules which will bring the impact of precision fermentation to more products and markets.”
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The continuous processing system will finally enable meat alternatives to reach cost parity with their animal-based counterparts, claims the Seattle-based startup.
To find out, foodtech editor Elaine Watson fired off a few emails to startups she’s covered on AgFunderNews this year to get a sense of what is disrupting their sleep, with a particular emphasis on the alt protein space.
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Many consumers remain blissfully unaware that it slaughters billions of male chicks every year… but not to put meat on the table.
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Meatiply’s focus on the production of complex value-added compounds using animal cells will allow it to create cultivated meat products with added health benefits, claims the startup.
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