The vegetable chicken breast (whole) lands in Italy, this is how plant based evolves

Published 2023년 5월 14일

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The article reports on the opposition to cultivated meat, also known as meat from animal stem cells, expressed by various stakeholders in the food industry at the TuttoFood fair in Milan. In contrast, there was support for plant-based meat alternatives, showcased by start-ups at the same event. Swiss company Planted introduced a new product, a 100% vegetable chicken breast made from pea proteins and fibers, which has received significant distribution in Italy and received positive feedback from Michelin-starred chef Pietro Leemann. Planted has found success with over 400 restaurants in Italy and plans to expand further, backed by a recent $70 million funding round led by L Catterton.
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TuttoFood opened in Milan with a conference organized by Coldiretti where the protagonists of the entire food chain - from farmers to industry, passing through breeders - reaffirmed their clear no to cultivated meat. Either synthetic or artificial, that is, the one obtained from animal stem cells processed in so-called bioreactors. A "meat" of which there are still few cases in the world and of which consumption and production are still unknown in Europe. Meanwhile, in the stands of the Fiera di Rho, the companies specializing in plant-based (calling them only start-ups by now is an understatement) presented the evolution of their products based on plant-based proteins, which have nothing to do with the above-mentioned cultivated meat. In fact, these are proposals that through patented processes and fermentation processes imitate the shape and flavor of animal meat, but which start from vegetable products such as soy, peas and beets. After the Israeli Redefine Meat presented its ...

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