Quotes from AgFunderNews, April 9, 2024
This summer, the Netherlands-based startup Rival Foods is set to begin the application of shear cell technology. This innovative method is designed for texturizing plant-based proteins, enabling the production of whole cuts of meat alternatives at a scale that is commercially feasible.
Originating from Wageningen University, Rival Foods, established by Dr. Birgit Dekkers and Ernst Breel in 2019, is actively distributing a variety of chicken products, including fillets, skewer-ready chunks, and shredded selections, to a curated list of dining establishments within The Netherlands and Germany.
Rival Foods is on track to initiate operations with new machinery at a fresh establishment by July, positioning them to produce approximately 400 tons annually. This expansion is part of their strategy to enhance distribution to foodservice clients across the UK and France. Subsequently, the company plans to penetrate the retail sector in 2025. Dekkers, representing the company, indicates that their long-term objective includes reaching a production capacity of 1,000 kilograms per hour.
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