Key Takeaways
- Ever After Foods (EAF) and Bühler are collaborating to develop commercial-scale cultivated meat production systems.
- The partnership aims to enable ten-fold lower scale production than current technologies.
- EAF’ edible packed-bed (EPB™) technology enhances production efficiency and reduces costs by over 90%.
- Bühler will contribute expertise in food equipment and market-ready solutions for large-scale sustainable protein production.
- The collaboration aims to accelerate the global deployment of cultivated meat technologies for improved food security and sustainability.
Strategic Collaboration for Scalable Cultivated Meat Production
Foodtech innovator Ever After Foods (EAF) and global food leader Bühler have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the commercial-scale production of cultivated meat. This partnership aims to provide food producers worldwide with efficient, cost-effective, and scalable cultivated meat production systems, addressing global food security and environmental challenges.
“The global food chain faces significant challenges if we are to successfully and sustainably feed our growing population. Powering cultivated meat production at scale with a patented production system, EAF will help the food industry keep pace with protein demands,” — Ian Roberts, CTO, Bühler
Technology and Market Impact
EAF is pioneering a patented edible packed-bed (EPB™) technology platform, designed to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost reduction in cultivated meat production. The company has successfully demonstrated its platform’s ability to replicate muscle and fat tissues for beef, chicken, duck, and fish cells, ensuring authentic taste, texture, and nutritional value.
Bühler, a leader in food processing and equipment manufacturing, will support the commercialization of EAF’s platform by integrating market-ready production solutions. The goal is to provide cultivated meat producers with high-yield, scalable production systems that are cost-effective and tailored for mass food production rather than pharmaceutical applications.
“The cultivated meat industry must move beyond relying on pharma-based technologies and adopt solutions designed for food production. Our strategic collaboration with Bühler is a critical step in delivering scalable and efficient technologies,” — Eyal Rosenthal, CEO, Ever After Foods
Advantages of the Collaboration
The partnership between EAF and Bühler is expected to bring several key benefits to the cultivated meat sector:
- Cost Reduction – EAF’s EPB™ technology can lower production costs by over 90%.
- Improved Scalability – The new system will enable production at ten times lower scale than existing technologies, making commercialization more feasible.
- Enhanced Nutritional Value & Flavor – The technology allows natural production of muscle and fat tissues, improving taste and texture.
- Sustainable Protein Production – The solution addresses food security concerns by providing a viable alternative to conventional meat production.
