New Zealand dairy group Fonterra has acquired a minority stake in US - based Motif Ingredients , which has raised $ 90 million in funding to develop plant - based and cell - grown food products , including milk . We are building on our offering with thedig.nz our new In-depth Engaged Journalism platform. Animal rights organisation Save Us From Exploitation said the decision highlights the changing nature of the food market , especially as it had previously criticised the sale of plant - based food products .
New Zealand dairy group Fonterra has acquired a minority stake in US - based Motif Ingredients , which has raised $ 90 million in funding to develop plant - based and cell - grown food products , including milk . Animal rights organisation Save Us From Exploitation said the decision highlights the changing nature of the food market , especially as it had previously criticised the sale of plant - based food products .