Israeli food-tech startup SavorEat has raised $4.75 million in capital in two financing rounds. With these investments, the company plans to develop a new generation of meat alternatives using customised 3D printing technology.
Israel: SavorEat Secures $4.75M to Develop “New Generation of Meat Alternatives”
MarineXcell: Unique Stem Cell Technology for Cultivated Shrimp, Lobster, and Crab
90% of the world’s shellfish stocks are exploited, overexploited, or depleted, gravely affecting marine ecosystems. The FAO estimates that by 2030, global demand for shellfish will rise significantly, challenging traditional production methods, including aquaculture. “Cultured shellfish meat emerges as a strategic response to these challenges,” Prof. Yosef Buganim, CSO of the Israeli startup MarineXcell, told Cultivated X. MarineXcell, founded in 2023 by Buganim, an HHMI international scholar renowned for pioneering …
3D Printed Vegan Burgers
The Israeli food technology start-up “Chef-It” is, according to its own statements, about 18-24 months away from producing its own plant-based burger. However, the company is not doing this in the conventional way – instead, it is using 3D printers. With a specially developed technology based on cellulose, all the necessary ingredients can be imitated and made into burgers using a 3D printing process.