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Directed evolution using Raman activated cell sorting
The combination of flow cytometry—which allows single cell analysis and sorting—with Raman spectroscopy—which allows crude biochemical analysis of cells—can be used to develop new strains of microorganisms with enriched protein,…
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Fermentation
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R&D
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Host strain development
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Species-agnostic
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Academics
Industry
Startups
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Research
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Science
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Catalog of animal meat flavors
Creating a catalog of molecules responsible for the characteristic flavor of a species will enable alternative protein product manufacturers to create products that more accurately replicate the sensory experience of…
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Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
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End Products
Production
R&D
Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Inputs
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Crop development
End product formulation & manufacturing
Ingredient optimization
Target molecule selection
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Seafood-relevant
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Academics
GFI
Industry
NGO’s
Startups
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Commercial
Ecosystem
Research
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Industry
Science
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Optimizing fat profiles for nutritional and sensory properties
Because alternative meat’s fat content and fatty acid profile can be more easily controlled than conventional meat’s, there is an opportunity to alter fat content for nutritional benefits. Additional research…
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Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
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End Products
Production
R&D
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Cell culture media
End product formulation & manufacturing
Target molecule selection
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Seafood-relevant
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Academics
Industry
Startups
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Commercial
Research
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Science
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Hybrid products to optimize nutrition, taste, cost, and sustainability
Hybrid products are a promising means to introduce cost-competitive versions of cultivated meat to the market while improving the taste of plant proteins. Promoting the health benefits of hybrids may…
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Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
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Demand Generation
End Products
Production
R&D
Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Inputs
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End product formulation & manufacturing
Ingredient optimization
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Species-agnostic
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Academics
Industry
Investors
Startups
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Commercial
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Industry
Science
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Life Cycle Assessment for alternative seafood relative to conventional fishing and aquaculture
To date, no robust environmental assessments have been conducted to compare alternative seafood to its conventional counterparts. An open-access, quantitative analysis of the relative environmental impacts of alternative seafood will…
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Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
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Demand Generation
Distribution Channels
End Products
Investment
Production
R&D
Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Inputs
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Seafood
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Academics
GFI
Industry
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Research
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Science
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Animal ingredient substitution
Enabling easy animal ingredient substitutions in a wide range of food products.
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Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
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End Products
R&D
Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Inputs
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End product formulation & manufacturing
Ingredient optimization
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Species-agnostic
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Academics
Industry
Investors
NGO’s
Startups
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Commercial
Research
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Industry
Science
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Novel methods for long-chain omega-3 fatty acid production
As the alternative seafood industry scales up, a low-cost and abundant source of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids will become necessary. Several means of producing these compounds have been investigated…
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Fermentation
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R&D
Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Inputs
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Bioprocess design
Host strain development
Ingredient optimization
Target molecule selection
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Seafood
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Academics
Industry
Startups
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Research
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Science
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Preventing oxidation of omega-3 fatty acids before and after addition to alternative seafood products
Deeper fundamental knowledge of the causes and prevention of oxidation of omega-3 fatty acids before, during, and after addition to alternative seafood products is needed to improve their nutritional and…
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Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
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End Products
Investment
Production
R&D
Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Inputs
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Bioprocess design
Crop development
End product formulation & manufacturing
Host strain development
Ingredient optimization
Target molecule selection
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Seafood
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Academics
Industry
Investors
Startups
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Research
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Industry
Science
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Build alternative protein sessions into scientific conferences
Elevating the visibility and credibility of the field at scientific conferences will expand the technical talent pipeline and amplify collaboration and funding efforts.
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Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
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R&D
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Species-agnostic
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Academics
GFI
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2 – Early adoption
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Ecosystem
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Industry
Science
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Building interdisciplinary university research centers of excellence
Interdisciplinary research is essential for tackling many of the complex problems facing today’s world. Though the number of research projects advancing alternative protein science has increased in recent years, this…
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Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
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R&D
Workforce
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Species-agnostic
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Academics
Donors
Industry
NGO’s
Policymakers
Startups
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2 – Early adoption
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Ecosystem
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Industry
Policy
Science
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