New Culture’s Animal-Free Mozzarella Sparks $5M in Early Demand from Pizzerias Nationwide
Animal-free dairy company New Culture has secured more than $5 million in early demand for its mozzarella from pizza chefs and restaurant operators across the United States. The company’s product, made using precision fermentation rather than traditional dairy sources, is expected to launch at select pizzerias, starting with Los Angeles-based Pizzeria Mozza. The company has engaged with pizzerias ranging from independent operators to national chains, conducting product tastings and receiving …
New Culture Submits Animal-Free Mozzarella Product Label to California Department of Food and Agriculture
Animal-free dairy producer New Culture has submitted the product label and registration for its mozzarella to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). It is believed to be the first time a label for a product made with animal-free casein has been submitted to the department for review. Produced using precision fermentation, New Culture’s casein enables animal-free cheeses to melt, stretch, bubble, and brown. Traditional cheesemaking techniques are used …
New Culture Partners with CJ CheilJedang to Streamline Costs of Animal-Free Mozzarella
Californian animal-free cheese producer New Culture announces a partnership with its previous investor, South Korean biotech giant CJ CheilJedang. New Culture develops casein from precision fermentation to make cow-free cheeses that melt, stretch, bubble, brown, and taste like conventional cheese without the lactose, cholesterol, hormones, and antibiotics found in milk. The partnership will focus on reducing the production cost of New Culture’s casein to obtain a competitive price for its …
New Culture Announces “World First” GRAS Status for Precision Fermentation Casein, Paving the Way for Animal-Free Mozzarella
Following a review by an independent panel of qualified scientific and toxicology experts, Californian animal-free cheese producer New Culture announces that it has self-affirmed its precision fermentation-derived casein as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). New Culture claims this achievement marks the “world’s first” GRAS designation for animal-free casein, which allows it to sell its products containing casein in the USA. New Culture has yet to notify the FDA through the GRAS …
New Culture: “With Our Groundbreaking Science, Any Cheese is Possible and Can Be Made Completely Animal-Free”
Californian animal-free cheese producer New Culture revealed an impressive milestone last month, significantly upscaling its precision fermentation platform, managing to successfully produce enough animal-free casein in a single run to make enough vegan mozzarella for 25,000 pizzas. Since our last interview back in 2019, the startup has received backing from Kraft Heinz, ADM, and biotech giant CJ CheilJedang, for its innovative platform. It was time to catch up with CEO …
New Culture is “Redefining the Boundaries of What’s Possible in Dairy” with Significant Upscaling of Animal-Free Mozzarella
California startup New Culture announces that it has successfully increased the production of its precision fermentation platform to a much larger scale and additionally has achieved a reduction of 80% in product cost. According to the company, it has managed to produce enough animal-free casein in a single run to make cheese for 25,000 pizzas. Founded in 2019, New Culture makes animal-free mozzarella by combining traditional cheese-making methods and casein proteins derived …
New Culture’s “Groundbreaking” Animal-Free Mozzarella Makes World Debut in Los Angeles
New Culture’s animal-free mozzarella made its world debut yesterday, where leading chefs, culinary influencers and media gathered at the acclaimed Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles to taste the revolutionary cheese. Hosted by award-winning chef Nancy Silverton, the event gave guests a first chance to experience New Culture’s “first-of-its-kind” mozzarella, made from precision fermentation instead of cows. Silverton and her team designed and prepared a four-course meal to showcase the versatility …
New Culture Partners with Chef Nancy Silverton to Launch “Revolutionary” Animal-Free Mozzarella in 2024
Precision fermentation startup New Culture announces it is partnering with iconic chef and restauranteur Nancy Silverton to launch its first product – animal-free mozzarella – in Silverton’s acclaimed Pizzeria Mozza restaurant in 2024. New Culture says the debut will mark a significant milestone in making its animal-free dairy cheese available to consumers. As the co-owner of the renowned Mozza Restaurant Group, Silverton is known for her focus on high-quality pizza …
Industry Veteran James Jones Joins New Culture, Says “Precision Fermentation is the Future of Food”
California-based animal-free cheese startup New Culture announces the addition of James Jones — former VP of innovation at Follow Your Heart, to lead New Culture’s team as the new VP of food science and product development. Poised for a US launch in 2024, the company is building a team of expert leaders. Last January, the startup announced the appointment of Mark Ramadan, with experience in launching and building iconic and mission-driven food companies …
9 Global Food Tech Leaders Join Forces to Launch The Precision Fermentation Alliance
Today, nine leaders in precision fermentation announce they are coming together to establish the Precision Fermentation Alliance, a new trade organization to promote precision fermentation as a solution for a more resilient and sustainable food system. Intended to serve as an industry voice for the precision fermentation industry, the group’s founding members include Change Foods, The EVERY Co., Helaina, Imagindairy, Motif FoodWorks, New Culture, Onego Bio, Perfect Day, and Remilk. …