Novameat

Novameat is a Spanish food tech startup that develops plant-based chicken, turkey, and beef alternatives using pea and rice protein, algae fibers, and fats (a combination of olive, canola, and coconut oil). The company uses its proprietary Microforce technology, an advanced food innovation platform, to create plant-based meats with improved texture and nutritional profiles. Employing precise microstructuring techniques mimics the muscle fibers found in animal meats, allowing for the replication of meat-like textures in plant-based alternatives. 

Novameat targets B2B customers like food service establishments and its portfolio includes items such as Pulled Nova-Ch*cken, Deli Nova-t*rkey, and Shredded Nova-b*ef. Additionally, the company plans to license its technology (product formulations and machinery) to food manufacturers. In January 2022, Novameat created the world’s first meat alternative (blue steak) combining ingredients representing each of the five kingdoms of living organisms; lab-grown animal cells, plant-based ingredients, fungi, algae, and spirulina.