Israeli cell - grown meat start - up Aleph Farms has secured $ 11.65 m in a funding round led by VisVires New Protein . By growing cell - based meat in clean bio - farm facilities using cow cells , the company hopes to create real meat cuts with the same texture and taste , without harming animals or the environment . The firm 's technology utilises a cow 's natural muscle tissue - building process to grow the meat , while simultaneously removing the need for antibiotics and reducing the likelihood of food - borne illnesses . We welcome the collaboration with the USDA and FDA as an opportunity to promote transparency and build trust with all stakeholders.” The latest capital will allow Aleph to accelerate its product development and launch into the commercial market .
Israeli cell - grown meat start - up Aleph Farms has secured $ 11.65 m in a funding round led by VisVires New Protein . By growing cell - based meat in clean bio - farm facilities using cow cells , the company hopes to create real meat cuts with the same texture and taste , without harming animals or the environment . The firm 's technology utilises a cow 's natural muscle tissue - building process to grow the meat , while simultaneously removing the need for antibiotics and reducing the likelihood of food - borne illnesses . The latest capital will allow Aleph to accelerate its product development and launch into the commercial market .