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Cell-cultured Meat

UPSIDE Foods (formerly known as Memphis Meats) is a food technology startup developing cell-cultured meat. In 2016, UPSIDE Foods introduced the world’s first cell-based meatball, followed by the world's first cell-based poultry in March 2017.In May 2021, UPSIDE Foods launched its first consumer product, “UPSIDE Chicken,” which received a <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/14682">“no questions” letter</a> from the FDA in November 2022, making UPSIDE the first company to achieve this milestone. In June 2023, it received <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/19421">label approval</a> and <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/19588">grant of inspection</a> for EPIC (Engineering, Production, and Innovation Center) from the USDA, allowing the company to begin sale of its cultivated chicken in the US.The company develops products at EPIC in Emeryville, California. This houses custom-made, patented cultivators capable of producing over 50,000 lbs of cell-cultured meat per year, with a future capacity of over 400,000 lbs per year.In <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/21874">September 2023</a>, the company announced the build-out of Rubicon, a new 187,000 sq ft commercial-scale manufacturing plant in Glenview, Illinois. According to the company, the new facility can produce 30 million lbs of cultivated meat products annually and will house 100,000-liter cultivators.In <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/8038">January 2022</a>, UPSIDE acquired cultivated seafood company Cultured Decadence, thereby expanding into cell-cultured seafood, including cell-cultured lobster production. Both UPSIDE Foods’ and Cultured Decadence’s product and species portfolio was to be produced at the EPIC facility.In <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/31126">July 2024</a>, the company laid off 26 employees as part of a restructuring to address political, regulatory and macroeconomic challenges and prioritize the delivery of delayed milestones.&nbsp;

Preserving aquatic life for future generations

Sustainable Aquaculture

Protix, founded in 2009 in the Netherlands, is a leading company in the insect ingredients industry. The company specializes in breeding and processing black soldier fly larvae to produce sustainable protein and lipid ingredients for animal feed, pet food, and other applications. Protix utilizes food industry waste as feed for the insects, which are then processed into valuable nutrients. This circular approach aims to bring the food system back into balance with nature by providing a low-footprint alternative to traditional protein sources.
The company's technology enables efficient production of insect-based ingredients on an industrial scale. Protix operates a fully ramped-up industrial-scale plant in the Netherlands, which has been producing insect ingredients since 2019. As of 2023, this facility was capable of producing and processing 14,000 metric tons of insect larvae annually. Protix's product range includes ProteinX, LipidX, and PureeX, which are used in various applications such as aquaculture feed, pet food, and livestock feed.
In October 2023, Protix entered into a strategic partnership with Tyson Foods, a major global food company. This partnership involves Tyson Foods acquiring a minority stake in Protix and forming a joint venture to build an insect ingredients facility in the continental US. The planned US facility will house an enclosed system to support all aspects of insect protein production, including breeding, incubating, and hatching insect larvae.
Protix has been expanding its operations and product portfolio. In 2017, the company acquired Fair Insects, which allowed it to enter the market for mealworms, crickets, and grasshoppers for direct human consumption. Protix has also developed consumer-facing products, such as OERei, a brand of eggs laid by chickens fed with Protix larvae, available in Dutch supermarkets.
In January 2024, Protix secured a EUR 37 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its international expansion plans, including the potential establishment of a facility in Poland. The company aims to grow its global gross revenue to around EUR 1 billion by 2035 through international partnerships.
Key customers and partnerships
Protix serves major global companies in the pet food, aquaculture feed, livestock feed, and organic fertilizer industries. The company's products are available in 13 countries, with applications ranging from pig and poultry feed to specialty pet foods.
In October 2023, Protix formed a strategic partnership with Tyson Foods, which included Tyson acquiring a minority stake in the company and establishing a joint venture to build an insect ingredients facility in the US. This partnership aims to accelerate Protix's global expansion and open new revenue streams.
Protix has also collaborated with other industry leaders. In 2017, the company entered into a technology partnership with Bühler, a world market leader in feed and food processing, to further develop industrial solutions for insect breeding.

Protix is an industrial-scale producer of quality insect proteins and lipids to feed animals and accelerate the transition to a food system in balance with nature.

Agriculture Development Company producers of poultry in the GCC region, selling under the brand name Tanmiah.

Tanmiah Food Company is a producer and supplier of poultry and other meat products. They offer raw, calibrated chicken breasts that are delicious, consistently sized, and individually wrapped to give a tenderised frozen whole chicken breast, perfect to complement any meal.

Food Bank of Iowa provides food that helps Iowa children, families, seniors, and veterans lead full and active lives, strengthening communities. They distribute it through their statewide partner network, which includes food pantries, meal sites, shelters, schools, and others. Food is also distributed through three programs directly serving Iowans.

UPSIDE Foods (formerly known as Memphis Meats) develops meat produced directly from animal cells without the need to raise and slaughter actual animals. This approach requires significantly less water, land, and energy than conventional meat production, enabling consumers to enjoy meat that is clean, humane, and free of harmful chemicals. Co-founded and led by Dr. Uma Valeti in 2015, UPSIDE Foods is headquartered in Berkeley, California.

Tyson Foods is a modern, multi-national, protein-focused food company producing approximately 20% of the beef, pork and chicken in the United States in addition to a portfolio of foods under the Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, BallPark®, Wright®, Aidell’s® and State Fair® brands. Tyson Foods is also the leading protein provider to many national restaurant chains, including quick service, casual, mid-scale, and fine dining restaurants. We make great food for a variety of foodservice customers, including schools, military bases, hospitals, nursing homes and international customers as well. We are also the only company that sells chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods products through all major retail distribution channels, including club stores, grocery stores, and discount stores.

<div> Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world&rsquo;s largest protein food companies. The company was first incorporated in 1947 as Tyson Feed and Hatchery, and after going public in 1963, it changed its name to Tyson Foods in 1972. In 2023, the company was <a href="https://www.tysonfoods.com/news/news-releases/2023/2/seventh-consecutive-year-tyson-foods-tops-fortune-worlds-most-admired#:~:text=%E2%80%94%20Feb.,for%20the%20seventh%20consecutive%20year."> ranked first </a> on Fortune magazine&rsquo;s list of the World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies in the Food Production category for the seventh consecutive year and generated USD 53 billion in revenue. Tyson&rsquo;s Beef segment offers meat cuts and case-ready products, in addition to specialty products such as hides and variety meats. Tyson Hides and Tanneries have been Gold-rated by the Leather Working Group since 2008. Tyson&rsquo;s Pork business supplies meat cuts and case-ready products similar to its Beef segment. The Chicken segment includes raising and processing live chickens and producing value-added chicken products for the Prepared Foods segment. Under the Prepared Foods segment, Tyson&rsquo;s product range includes ready-to-eat sandwiches, various sandwich meats, flour and corn tortilla products, appetizers, snacks, ethnic foods, breadsticks, and processed meats.&nbsp; Approximately 86% of Tyson&rsquo;s revenue comes from its US operations with only select products sold in foreign markets, primarily China, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In 2022, Tyson Foods launched a program to achieve USD 1 billion in productivity savings by 2024 from a 2021 cost base, which they accomplished one year ahead of schedule. Additionally, the company plans to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. </div>

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A new wave of meat, fish, and poultry alternatives are driving this hyper-growth industry into the mainstream

Plant-based Meat

Suppliers of plant ingredients such as legumes, mycelia, and other proteins for the production of plant-based meat, fish, poultry, and pork products; suppliers of technology related to the production of plant-based meat

Producers of plant-based pork alternatives using plant proteins such as pea, soy, wheat, etc. Some startups also use unique ingredients such as mushroom mycelium (whole-cut bacon) and jack fruits (pulled pork) to produce pork alternatives. Products are manufactured mostly in sausage or pulled (pork) form

Producers of plant-based chicken, turkey, and duck alternatives using plant proteins such as peas, soy, wheat, etc. Products are manufactured mostly in nuggets or shredded form

Producers of plant-based seafood alternatives using plant proteins such as peas, soy, chickpeas, etc. Some startups use more unique ingredients such as algae, konjac (a Japanese yam root), tomatoes, and eggplants. Products are manufactured mostly in shredded form or as cuts (for sushi)

Producers of plant-based beef alternatives using plant proteins such as peas, soy, wheat, mung beans, etc. Products are manufactured mostly in a burger patty, sausage, meatball, or minced form

Producers of cell-cultured seafood using cells extracted from fish. Startups have succeeded in developing prototypes of yellowtail and salmon

Producers of cell-cultured pork using cells extracted from animals. Startups have succeeded in developing prototypes of bacon and pork belly using cultured muscle and plant-based proteins and fat

Producers of cell-cultured beef using cells extracted from animals. Some producers in the industry are developing premium beef ranges such as Wagyu. Startups have only succeeded in developing prototypes in the minced form, with a few creating prototypes of (pieces of) steak using 3D bioprinters

Producers of cell-cultured chicken and duck using cells extracted from animals. Some producers in the industry are developing rare delicacies such as foie gras. Startups have only succeeded in developing products in the nugget form

Producers of growth media for cell-cultured meat production and ingredients for meat and meat analog (cell-cultured, plant-based) producers, which can include cell culture meat paste, culture fat, etc. Producers of growth media mainly focus on developing alternative growth media to FBS using plant-based or other sources

Developers of bioreactors and other technologies used in cell-cultured meat production. Industrial scaling and efficiency gains are key areas of interest for startups in the industry

Convenience Foods

Creating snack products optimized for air fryers, ensuring even cooking and maintaining taste and texture when air-fried

Enhancing snack texture to achieve a satisfying, crunchy bite, elevating the sensory appeal of snacking experiences

Frozen meals that preserve fresh-like quality, maintaining taste and texture as if freshly made

Fully cooked meals or meal kits that are quick and easy to prepare, reducing preparation time and effort

Fully cooked meals that require no refrigeration and can be easily prepared by microwaving

Driving livestock productivity using next-generation biotechnology

Livestock Biotech

Companies that offer solutions that edit (gene editing) or modify (gene modification) an animal's genome in a precise and targeted manner using methods such as TALEN's, CRISPR/Cas9, recombinant retroviruses, and sperm-mediated DNA transfer. The techniques change the existing genome to improve/express desired traits in livestock. The segment also covers companies that use an AI-based platform or otherwise to offer diagnostic testing services of the animal's genome that help livestock farmers identify genetic changes or diseases present in herds.

Companies that offer next-generation vaccines based on developments in DNA technology (e.g., mRNA vaccines) and biotechnology. The segment also includes medicines developed for the prevention and treatment of livestock diseases.

Companies that use a range of genetic techniques that can alter the DNA of animals more precisely than traditional breeding techniques. Techniques such as gender selection via sexed semen, genomic selection, or even gene editing methods like CRISPR are used to breed animals precisely with superior genetic traits.

Companies that produce natural ingredients or biological additives that can be added to animal feed for purposes such as improving nutrient uptake and the gut microbiome.

Suppliers of sustainable and responsibly sourced fish meal replacements, fish feed, and fish feed ingredients

Suppliers of monitoring tools, analytics platforms, water management systems, feeding systems, and infrastructure, among others, to aid sustainable aquaculture practices

Farming operators involved in the sustainable breeding of finfish

Farming operators involved in the sustainable cultivation of shellfish and/or aquatic plants

Suppliers of disease diagnostics, treatments, medication, nutritional supplements and biomonitoring, among other services aimed at increasing quality, health, and efficiency of aquaculture.

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 <li>Tyson Foods has invested in Protix to support the growth of the insect ingredient industry and create sustainable proteins and lipids for the global food system.</li>
 <li>The investment includes acquiring a minority stake in Protix and forming a joint venture to build an insect ingredient facility in the US.</li>
 <li>This facility will convert food manufacturing byproducts into insect proteins and lipids for pet food, aquaculture, and livestock industries.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>The collaboration aims to leverage Tyson Foods’ global scale and Protix’s technology to scale up insect ingredient production.</li>
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