Cell Based Tech Weekly Report – Strauss Group Ltd, the First Cell Based Steak
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Strauss Group Ltd. (SGLJF), known internationally for their Sabra hummus, has a start up incubator called The Kitchen, part of the Strauss Group Alpha Venture Hub.
Need to know: The Kitchen incubator has an investment portfolio of companies that are actively shaping the future of food and alternative protein production processes. One noteworthy company, Aleph Farms, is developing cell based meat and focusing specifically on creating the worlds first lab grown steak.
Why we care: This week, Aleph Farms successfully created the first cell cultured steak. This is a major breakthrough, as other companies in the space have been unable to achieve the cellular matrix necessary to grow a complete steak — ground beef or sausage structure have been the benchmark. According to the press release from the company, Aleph Farms has been able to develop their steak through a bio-engineering platform developed in collaboration with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa.
[Religious] Publicity
The Jewish National Sport of Debate on cell based meat is well underway! The question: will cell based meat follow the same kosher guidelines as conventional meat? http://cellbased.link/ebde5
Public Opinion
“No bones is a problem as it imparts a pretty direct effect on the flavor and texture of the meat. So we may see livestock becoming more boutique and upscale due to that.” http://cellbased.link/l7c7a2
