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Protein Production Technology PodcastEP21: From Molecule to Market: Exploring the Journey from Discovery to CommercializationIn this episode of Protein Production Technology International, industry experts discuss the challenges of scaling alternative proteins from lab to market. The panel explores key bottlenecks, including strain optimization, downstream processing, and securing the right contract manufacturers. They highlight the importance of early techno-economic analysis, batch-to-batch consistency, and leveraging predictive tools for strain engineering. Sustainability remains a priority, with discussions on upcycling side streams and balancing profitability. Regulatory hurdles and geopolitical factors also shape commercialization strategies, with insights on diversifying markets and alternative revenue streams. The conversation underscores the need for collaboration, strategic partnerships, and adaptable business models to...2025-03-121h 04
Cultured Meat and Future Food PodcastMihir Pershad of Umami BioworksOn this episode Alex Shirazi discusses the state of growth within the Cultivated Meat and Seafood industry, how to get to Factory #1, and the current state of the investment cycle in novel protein.
Learn more about this episode at https://futurefoodshow.com2025-01-2333 min
Impact at ScaleEP 112 - Mihir Pershad - CEO Umami Bioworks - We Want To Be The AWS Of Cell-Cultivated FoodImpact at Scale had a conversation with Mihir Pershad, CEO of Umami Bioworks. Umami is utilizing stem cell biology, machine learning, and automation to craft the future of sustainable seafood
Mihir discusses the company's mission to revolutionize the seafood industry through sustainable practices. He explores the challenges of traditional seafood production, the scalability of alternative proteins, and the cultural shifts needed to promote sustainable consumption.
The conversation emphasizes the need for aspirational marketing to change consumer perceptions and the urgency of addressing climate change through innovative food systems.
Some Topics Mihir Covered
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Seafood Matters PodcastEp 21 Mihir Pershad - Umami Meats [Bioworks]In this episode, Ashley engages with Mihir Pershad, the founder and CEO of Umami Meats [bioworks], a “not caught seafood” startup based in Singapore. Mihir claims his product will “safeguard our oceans by increasing the sustainability of wild stocks.” However, this episode comes only days after Italy's Agriculture Minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, stated: “Italy is the first nation in the world that is safe from the social and economic risks of synthetic food.”We explore the production process, from cell incubation to the packaged product, providing you with data so that you can form your own opinions on this controversial subject.Seafood Matt...2023-12-021h 04
Inspiring Solutions for a Better World8. Mercury and Plastic-free Seafood: Saving Tuna & Other Fish from Extinction (video)Umami meats is now Umami Bioworks:
https://vegconomist.com/cultivated-cell-cultured-biotechnology/cultivated-seafood/umami-meats-rebrands-umami-bioworks/
https://umamibioworks.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/umamibioworks/
Cultivated Seafood: A Sustainable Solution
Our speaker this week, Mihir Pershad, is the founder and CEO of Umami Bioworks, where he is building a team pioneering cultivated, 'not caught' seafood by crafting delicious, nutritious, and affordable cultivated fish that is better for our health, our oceans, and our future.
From Mihir: "Only 7% of global fisheries are sustainable but seafood demand will grow 50% by 2050. Aquaculture can't keep up with demand and there are more than 2...2023-10-0630 min
The Clueless CapitalistPioneering sustainable seafood that is cultivated not caught | Alternative Meat StartupWe have a chat with Mihir Pershad, Co-founder and CEO of Umami Meats. Umami is cultivating the future of sustainable seafood. They are pioneering cultivated, not caught seafood, where they are trying to bring us delicious, affordable and healthy cell cultured seafood that is better for our health, our oceans and our planet. 1:23 Origin Story of Umami Meats3:40 Pitch Deck of Umami Meats15:40 Why Umami Meats in Singapore?17:19 Overcoming objections19:39 Maintaining the value of Umami Meats in the coming years23:18 Scaling and distribution26:13 How c...2023-09-0653 min
The Business of AquacultureSeason 7, Episode 2,Mihir Pershad, https://umamimeats.comIn this 2nd episode for Season 7, we talked about cultivating the future of sustainable seafood, developing cultivated seafood that is better for nature and better for you. Check out their yellow fin tuna, red snapper, and Japanese eel. Our special guest, Mihir Pershad, is the author of Cultivated Abundance: How we can build a better future through transformative technology entrepreneurship. On another note, our show also made it to the Top 60 Sustainable Business podcast and we're number 32! If you like to find out the other shows on the list, check this out: https://blog.feedspot.com/sustainable_busi...2023-06-1616 min