Porter & Nash, a vegan sauce company based in Ireland, was founded by chefs Gavin Cassidy and Eoin Lennon who have over 50 years combined experience in catering including training at 2 Star Michelin level. The brand specialises in plant-based sauces and gravies containing the superfood kombu seaweed offering a unique umami flavour.
Southeast Asian Cultivated Meat Market Could See Significant Growth
The cultivated meat market in southeast Asia could be poised for rapid growth, according to Singapore-based cultivated seafood company Umami Meats. Co-founder and CEO Mihir Pershad told New Straits Times that growing sustainability concerns and the increased demands being placed on traditional agricultural systems were driving demand for alternatives. The pandemic has also helped to increase awareness of food security issues. Mihir specifically mentions Malaysia as a potential market for cultivated meat production, due to its expanding biomanufacturing sector, agricultural knowledge, and low production costs. Crucially, the industry could help to make some Asian countries self-sufficient. Many consumers in the region are currently unaware of cultivated meat and its benefits, but this is likely to change. A significant proportion of the population is looking to …