Episode 65: The Alternative Protein Debate: live from Australia's first virtual, national agtech meetup

Agtech - So What?

English - April 22, 2020 20:03 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
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Coming to you live from Australia's first national, virtual AgTech Meetup, this episode explores what alternative proteins are, how big they'll become, and whether this is a pending disruption or untapped opportunity for agriculture.
Panelists included:Catherine Tubb- chemistry PhD and Research Fellow at RethinkXPaul Wood- internationally recognized veterinary immunologist, inventor, and Chairman at AusBiotechGeorge Peppou- chef and CEO/Co-founder at cellular ag company VOW Foods
In this episode, we cover:The different types of alternative proteins, from plant-based to cultured meat;What’s driving their cost, and when it will come down;When they'll hit the market, and how much market share they’ll get; andWhat all this means for farmers, investors, and consumers.
This meetup was co-hosted by us (AgThentic) alongside SproutX and Platfarm.
Check out our website for the live video, slides, and more resources.