In the 2nd part of our interview featuring Pasi Vainikka of Solar Foods, we dive deeper into how Solein will scale up and contribute to the de-carbonization of the wider food system. We discuss:1）The potential for air protein to be the nutrient feed for cultivated meat2) The feasibility of producing proteins in space with Martian carbon dioxide3) Upcoming production milestones for successful scaling4) How their technology can enable carbon negative food productionSubscribe to our show to be alerted when we put out new episodes! You can also follow us on Twitter @PinduoduoInc for further updates!

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E25: Pasi Vainikka of Solar Foods on cultivating new proteins to feed cultured meat, scaling up and getting to carbon negative food production

In this episode of Agri Matters, we speak to Dr Pasi Vainikka, co-founder and CEO of Solar Foods, a Finnish start-up that is literally making food out of thin air. We discuss:1) How air and electricity can come together through fermentation to replicate and replace the conventional process of growing plants2) Taking concepts from space technology to engineer a food system solution for spaceship Earth3) What does air protein taste like and how might it make its way to consumers?Join us for the next episode which features Part 2 of our interview with Pasi, where we discuss their product roadmap and Pasi's favourite Finnish food! Follow us on Twitter @PinduoduoInc for more updates!

E24: Pasi Vainikka of Solar Foods on making food from thin air, space tech and meeting consumers where they are

In the 2nd part of our interview with Yuki Hanyu of Integriculture, we delve into the science of Integriculture's offerings and their vision to provide B2B services for the industry. We discuss: 1) Integriculture's product roadmap 2) Integriculture's unique Cul-net system and how it mimics human organs 3) The R&D work that lies ahead for the industry If you enjoyed this podcast, subscribe for more episodes and follow us on Twitter and Facebook @PinduoduoInc as well as Linkedin!

E23: Yuki Hanyu of Integriculture on cultivated foie gras and building a system that mimics synthetic organs

In this episode of Agri Matters, we speak to Yuki Hanyu, Founder of the Tokyo-based Shojinmeat Project and Integriculture to find out how the future of alternative proteins is being imagined and communicated in Japan. We discuss: 1) The origins of the Shojinmeat Project and how it makes growing your own meat readily accessible 2) How consumers in Japan view alternative proteins 3) Regulatory environment with regard to alternative proteins in Japan Join us for the next episode which features Pt 2 of our interview with Yuki, where we dive into what Integriculture's technology is about!

E22: Yuki Hanyu on democratizing alternative proteins, fighting zombie meat and creating new proteins

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we spoke to 3 outstanding women in agri-food tech to get their perspectives on the future of food and innovation. Tune in to hear insights from: ● Dr. Sandhya Sriram, stem cell scientist, co-founder and CEO of Shiok Meats, a cell-based food tech startup based in Singapore ● Huiyi Lin, founder of Asymmetrics Research and an accomplished artist who has focused on the food system ● Ilanit Kabessa, Venture Partner at Denmark-based biological solutions company Novozymes In this episode, we discuss: 1. Consumer acceptance of alternative proteins and new food products 2. The next big opportunity in alternative proteins 3. Making innovations available to the masses Subscribe to our podcast to receive more updates! You can also follow us on Twitter @PinduoduoInc

Women experts on the next big opportunity in alternative proteins

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we spoke to 3 outstanding women in agri-food tech to get their perspectives on the future of food and innovation. Tune in to hear insights from: ● Dr. Sandhya Sriram, stem cell scientist, co-founder and CEO of Shiok Meats, a cell-based food tech startup based in Singapore ● Huiyi Lin, founder of Asymmetrics Research and an accomplished artist who has focused on the food system ● Ilanit Kabessa, Venture Partner at Denmark-based biological solutions company Novozymes In this episode, we discuss： 1. How art plays an important role in communicating and generating discussions on our future food system 2. How motherhood has influenced their viewpoint on the sector, and how they try to juggle motherhood and their career 3. How innovation in the agri-food sector is evolving over time 4. How cultivated shrimp is produced and how it will make its way to your plate Subscribe if you like what you're hearing! You can also follow us on Twitter @PinduoduoInc

Women experts discuss art, motherhood and the future of food innovation

Did you know that breast milk is brimming with thousands of compounds that could be beneficial to human health? Hear from Fengru Lin, Co-founder and CEO of TurtleTree Labs, a Singapore-based startup that is cultivating human breast milk in bioreactors to make these nutritional compounds available to a wider audience. In this episode, you'll learn about: 1) How the process of cultivating milk proteins outside the human body works 2) The health benefits of breast milk proteins and how you can one day enjoy it in your yoghurt 3) The journey to reducing the cost of growth factors and TurtleTree's next-generation microflora-based expression system 4) What has surprised her on her start-up journey

Fengru Lin of TurtleTree Labs on cultivating human breast milk and how it can help improve our health

Join us as we dive into aquaponics in West Africa with Wiatta Thomas, founder of Aquafarms Africa, the winner of the FAO Global AgriInno Challenge 2020 which was sponsored by PDD. Aquafarms Africa is enabling youths in Guinea, in particular women, to become agri-entrepreneurs with their solar-powered aquaponic farm franchise. In this episode, you'll learn: 1) How modern agriculture can effectively address youth unemployment 2) Overcoming barriers to entrepreneurship through innovations in financing 3) The importance of proven technologies at lower cost for future food system development 4) Tips for women entrepreneurs to succeed

Aquafarms Africa founder Wiatta Thomas on empowering women with aquaponics

E18: Aquafarms Africa founder Wiatta Thomas on empowering women with aquaponics

This episode, we take you on a virtual tour of Bhutan's pristine countryside with Mountain Hazelnuts, a social enterprise that is partnering with over 12,000 farmer households and community groups to plant 10 million hazelnut trees. In this episode, you'll hear about: 1) How Mountain Hazelnuts built out a community of 12,000 hazelnut farms in a country where there is no native word for 'hazelnut' 2) The journey of a hazelnut from seed to table 3) How agricultural enterprises can empower women and better the lives of the households they lead 4) How hazelnut planting can help with carbon sequestration and habitat preservation with the use of technology

The happiest nuts in the world - How Mountain Hazelnuts is transforming the Bhutanese countryside

This episode, we take you on a virtual tour of Bhutan's pristine countryside with Mountain Hazelnuts, a social enterprise that is partnering with over 12,000 farmer households and community groups to plant 10 million hazelnut trees. In this episode, you'll hear about: 1) How Mountain Hazelnuts built out a community of 12,000 hazelnut farms in a country where there is no native word for 'hazelnut' 2) The journey of a hazelnut from seed to table 3) How agricultural enterprises can empower women and better the lives of the households they lead 4) How hazelnut planting can help with carbon sequestration and habitat preservation with the use of technology For more information on Pinduoduo, you can check out our LinkedIn or www.stories.pinduoduo-global.com. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @PinduoduoInc.

E17: The happiest nuts in the world - How Mountain Hazelnuts is transforming the Bhutanese countryside

This episode, Sandhya Sriram, the CEO and co-founder of Shiok Meats, a cell-based clean meat company in Singapore, spoke about the challenges and opportunities in cultivating seafood from stem cells. In this episode, you'll hear about: 1) How Shiok came to focus on shrimp, one of the most consumed proteins in the world. No other cell-based meat company was working on shrimp, giving Shiok excellent market potential. 2) Why focusing on seafood has some advantages as the cells are easier to handle compared to mammalian cells. 3) The challenge of isolating shrimp muscle stem cells when most of stem cell research is done on animals that are closer to humans. 4) How Shiok is experimenting with plant extracts in place of chemical ingredients to lower the cost of its nutrient media to bring its product cost from a few thousand dollars per kilogram to a two digit figure within a year

Sandhya Sriram on cultivating cholesterol-free shrimp and growing your own meat at home

This episode, Sandhya Sriram, the CEO and co-founder of Shiok Meats, a cell-based clean meat company in Singapore, spoke about the challenges and opportunities in cultivating seafood from stem cells. In this episode, you'll hear about: 1) How Shiok came to focus on shrimp, one of the most consumed proteins in the world. No other cell-based meat company was working on shrimp, giving Shiok excellent market potential. 2) Why focusing on seafood has some advantages as the cells are easier to handle compared to mammalian cells. 3) The challenge of isolating shrimp muscle stem cells when most of stem cell research is done on animals that are closer to humans. 4) How Shiok is experimenting with plant extracts in place of chemical ingredients to lower the cost of its nutrient media to bring its product cost from a few thousand dollars per kilogram to a two digit figure within a year For more information on Pinduoduo, you can check out our LinkedIn or www.stories.pinduoduo-global.com. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @PinduoduoInc.

E16: Sandhya Sriram on cultivating cholesterol-free shrimp and growing your own meat at home

This episode, we speak to Stuart Oda, Founder and CEO of Alesca Life. Alesca Life is a Beijing-based indoor farming company with a global footprint. In this episode, you’ll hear about: 1) How indoor farming can address many of the challenges the global food system is currently facing 2) How indoor farming could actually help other forms of farming increase their efficiency 3) The merging of where consumers live and where food is grown by making indoor farming more distributed in urban areas improving food security and community building 4) How agritech can make farmers superhuman and transform agriculture into being the most productive industry on the planet For more information on Pinduoduo, you can follow us on Twitter @PinduoduoInc or visit: https://stories.pinduoduo-global.com/

Stuart Oda on making farmers 'superhuman' and democratizing access to fresh and nutritious food

E15: Stuart Oda on making farmers 'superhuman' and democratizing access to fresh and nutritious food

Agri Matters is a podcast about cutting-edge technology and innovation in agriculture. From scientists, venture capitalists to start-up founders, we talk to the people responsible for bringing food from farm to table. Agri Matters is brought to you by PDD Podcasts.

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