Thailand’s First Animal-Free Dairy Startup MUU Attracts Major Investment
MUU, Thailand’s first animal-free dairy startup, has secured funding from several prominent investors, including A2D Ventures, Leave a Nest Japan, and a major Japanese food conglomerate. This investment will support the company’s efforts to scale its operations and develop sustainable dairy alternatives using precision fermentation. Founded by a team with diverse backgrounds in engineering, marketing, and scientific research, MUU is tackling the sustainability issues inherent in traditional dairy production. By using precision fermentation, the company produces bioidentical milk proteins without the use of animals. These proteins offer the taste, texture, and nutritional benefits of cow’s milk, but without the environmental and ethical concerns typically associated with dairy farming. MUU’s production process requires 90% less land, water, and greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional dairy. Its …