Nestlé exploring cultivated meat opportunities with Israeli startup Future Meat

Nestlé is exploring emerging technologies for cultured meat production with Israeli startup Future Meat Technologies.

Through the new partnership, Nestlé aims to understand the potential of future meat alternatives.

The Swiss company is evaluating innovative technologies and closely monitoring scientific trends for cultured meat or cultured meat ingredients that do not compromise on taste or sustainability.

Scientists at Nestlé Research in Lausanne are currently working with Future Meat, whose proprietary technology can produce non-GMO cultured meat components from animals cells.

Last month, Future Meat Technologies opened what it claims to be the world’s first industrial cultured meat production facility in Israel, where it produces cultivated chicken, pork, and lamb.

Future Meat is preparing for the US launch next year.

Over the last few years, Nestlé has made significant investments and product launches in the plant-based meat space including through its Sweet Earth Foods and Garden Gourmet brands.