Companies

Independent testing, inspection, and certification organization. Provides food safety certification, GMP auditing, novel food regulatory consulting, and quality management system implementation for alternative protein companies.

Global ingredient solutions provider specializing in plant-based proteins, starches, and texturizers. Offers a wide range of pea, soy, and rice protein ingredients optimized for meat, dairy, and snack alternative applications.

Provides comprehensive process automation solutions including SCADA, DCS, PLC systems, and digital twin technology for food and biotech manufacturing. Enables Industry 4.0 transformation of alternative protein production facilities.

World-leading research institution in food science, agriculture, and biobased economy. Conducts cutting-edge research in plant protein texturization, precision fermentation, and sustainable food systems. Offers pilot-scale facilities and collaborative R&D programs.

Italian manufacturer of bioreactors and fermenters from laboratory to industrial scale. Provides custom-designed bioprocess equipment for precision fermentation, biomass fermentation, and cultivated meat applications.

Specialized consultancy firm for the alternative protein industry. Provides techno-economic analysis, facility design, investment due diligence, and go-to-market strategy for startups and established food companies entering the space.

World leader in insect protein production, operating the largest insect farm in the world. Produces sustainable insect-based ingredients for animal feed and food applications using black soldier fly larvae.

Pioneer in cultivated meat, founded by Prof. Mark Post who created the first cultivated hamburger. Develops cell line technology, growth media formulations, and bioprocess systems for large-scale cultivated beef production.

International technology group providing plants, equipment, and services for various industries. Specializes in separation technology, drying, and complete plant solutions for alternative protein facilities, including turnkey production lines.

Global leader in analytical instruments, reagents, and laboratory equipment. Provides bioprocessing solutions including bioreactors, cell culture media, and analytical systems essential for cultivated meat and precision fermentation R&D.

Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, separation and fluid handling, providing key technologies for the alternative protein industry. Their centrifugal separators, heat exchangers, and membrane filtration systems are essential components in plant-based, fermentation, and algae protein production processes.

Sartorius is a leading international pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment supplier. For the alternative protein sector, they provide bioreactors, fermenters, filtration systems, and bioprocess solutions essential for precision fermentation and cultivated meat production. Their scalable bioprocess solutions range from laboratory to industrial scale.

Bühler is a global technology company specializing in process engineering for food processing and advanced materials. They are a leader in plant-based protein extrusion technology, providing complete processing lines from raw material handling to final product packaging. Their Protein Application Center helps companies develop and scale plant-based products.

GEA Group is one of the world's largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. They provide process technology for alternative protein production including separation, drying, and extrusion equipment. With over 18,000 employees worldwide, GEA offers turnkey solutions for plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated meat production facilities.