Big Idea Ventures

Imagine healthier plant-based meat alternatives that offer the texture, flavour, and appearance of animal proteins. Using innovations in enzymatic processing, we develop new protein texturizing technologies that create healthier plant-based products that mimic the texture of animal proteins. The texture of plant-based protein products still poses a barrier to convincing consumers to adopt alternatives to meat. But current approaches to creating plant-based meat substitutes are falling short in building a protein structure that mirrors a meaty texture experience. We help plant-based protein producers satisfy consumers’ desire for meaty texture and appearance. By improving texture, our techniques enhance the eating experience as well as the nutritional profile of plant-based products. The result: a more convincing, satisfying, and healthy alternative to replace animal-based foods.

Imagine healthier plant-based meat alternatives that offer the texture, flavour, and appearance of animal proteins. Using innovations in enzymatic processing, we develop new protein texturizing technologies that create healthier plant-based products that mimic the texture of animal proteins. The texture of plant-based protein products still poses a barrier to convincing consumers to adopt alternatives to meat. But current approaches to creating plant-based meat substitutes are falling short in building a protein structure that mirrors a meaty texture experience. We help plant-based protein producers satisfy consumers’ desire for meaty texture and appearance. By improving texture, our techniques enhance the eating experience as well as the nutritional profile of plant-based products. The result: a more convincing, satisfying, and healthy alternative to replace animal-based foods.

Farmsow is developing novel food ingredients with its micro biorefinery platform Agrolysis™, working towards the health of the planet and its inhabitants.

Plant-based protein

Imagine healthier plant-based meat alternatives that offer the texture, flavour, and appearance of animal proteins. Using innovations in enzymatic processing, we develop new protein texturizing technologies that create healthier plant-based products that mimic the texture of animal proteins. The texture of plant-based protein products still poses a barrier to convincing consumers to adopt alternatives to meat. But current approaches to creating plant-based meat substitutes are falling short in building a protein structure that mirrors a meaty texture experience. We help plant-based protein producers satisfy consumers’ desire for meaty texture and appearance. By improving texture, our techniques enhance the eating experience as well as the nutritional profile of plant-based products. The result: a more convincing, satisfying, and healthy alternative to replace animal-based foods.

Farmsow is developing novel food ingredients with its micro biorefinery platform Agrolysis™, working towards the health of the planet and its inhabitants.

Imagine healthier plant-based meat alternatives that offer the texture, flavour, and appearance of animal proteins. Using innovations in enzymatic processing, we develop new protein texturizing technologies that create healthier plant-based products that mimic the texture of animal proteins. The texture of plant-based protein products still poses a barrier to convincing consumers to adopt alternatives to meat. But current approaches to creating plant-based meat substitutes are falling short in building a protein structure that mirrors a meaty texture experience. We help plant-based protein producers satisfy consumers’ desire for meaty texture and appearance. By improving texture, our techniques enhance the eating experience as well as the nutritional profile of plant-based products. The result: a more convincing, satisfying, and healthy alternative to replace animal-based foods.

Novel Farms, Inc. is engaged in the production of cell-based meat delicacies for ethical foodies. It offers cruelty-free, low cost and tunable 3D bioscaffolds for the production of structured cell-based meat products. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Black Sheep Foods Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in producing plant-based lamb alternatives. The company leverages innovative technology and analytical chemistry to develop its products, which include a plant-based alternative to ground lamb made from soy protein, coconut oil, and natural flavors. By offering a sustainable substitute for traditional lamb, Black Sheep Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthier option that also helps reduce their carbon footprint while delivering a similar taste experience.

Coffee shops, cafeterias and other food services struggle to meet the demand for different varieties of plant milk. Uproot dispensers help food services streamline their operations, reduce packaging waste and offer the plant milks that people want.