Israel’s Largest Food Manufacturer Tnuva to Found Dedicated Alt Protein R&D Center
The Tnuva Group, Israel’s largest food conglomerate, has announced it will establish a new research and development center dedicated to alt protein. The major food manufacturer said that as growing numbers of Israelis are turning away from animal-based protein sources, Tnuva aims to improve access to alt protein for the public. The new R&D center will be based in Rehovot and will focus on alt protein development based on plant-based sources, including dairy alternatives, as well as cultivated meat and cultured milk, fish, and eggs. Tnuva claims to have invested over NIS 40 million ($11.5M) into alt protein startups to date through its investment arm, Tnuva NEXT. With eight startups currently operating in its own incubator program, the company expects this to grow to 40 …