ISRAEL – Aleph Farms is set to bring cultivated steaks to Israel in partnership with chef Eyal Shani
Aleph Farms recently announced that renowned Israeli chef Eyal Shani is joining the company as an investor and culinary launch partner.
Shani will work with the company to introduce its cultivated beef steaks, called Aleph Cuts, to the Israeli market.
These will be showcased through various dining experiences designed in collaboration with Shani.
Eyal Shani, a Michelin-starred chef, leads 17 restaurants in Tel Aviv and operates around 50 more establishments across the globe, including locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, France, Singapore, and the UK.
Didier Toubia, Aleph Farms’ CEO and co-founder, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing the synergy between Shani’s culinary philosophy and the company’s mission.
Toubia stated that Shani’s focus on high-quality, accessible food aligns with Aleph Farms’ goals of creating sustainable, premium products.
According to Toubia, Shani’s dedication to using top-tier ingredients complements the company’s commitment to producing cultivated meat of superior quality.
Shani commented on the partnership, noting that he was raised in a vegan family and sees it as a personal honor to support Aleph Farms’ mission of offering innovative food options worldwide.
Earlier this year, Aleph Farms gained regulatory approval from Israel’s government to market its cell-based beef steaks, which it describes as the world’s first cultivated meat product.
The company has also expanded its partnerships in the cell-agriculture space, collaborating with BBGI and Fermbox Bio to enhance production capabilities in Southeast Asia.
In May, Aleph Farms teamed up with BioRaptor, an AI platform, to improve its meat production process and manage the risks associated with scaling up operations.
However, in June, the company reduced its workforce by 30% as part of efforts to address challenges in securing capital for expansion into larger facilities.
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