Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
Database of facility engineering, design, and construction firms
Dedicated brokers, consultants, directories, and other matching mechanisms could help connect alternative protein companies to engineering/design/construction firms with relevant experience and interest in the alternative protein sector.
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Cultivated
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Fermentation
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Plant-Based
- Ecosystem
- Commercial
- Production
- Bioprocess design
- Industry
- GFI
- NGO’s
- Startups
Description
Many alternative protein companies do not know where to turn when looking for assistance and counseling for scale-up strategy and facilities engineering and design. Dedicated brokers, consultants, directories, and other matching mechanisms could help connect alternative protein companies to engineering/design/construction firms with relevant experience and interest in this sector. Early engagement with experts in plant construction and engineering can enable alternative protein startups to set an effective strategy and avoid pitfalls when scaling their productive infrastructure.
GFI resources
Contract Manufacturing Database
Use this directory to find co-manufacturers, pilot plants, co-packers, private labelers, and contract manufacturing consultants for alt proteins.
Alternative protein company database
Explore the landscape of plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation companies including consumer brands, manufacturers, and ingredients companies.
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