SPECIAL STORY 44 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2022 New alternative protein sources such as cellular agriculture and cultured meat are still viewed with suspicion by many people. Especially those operating in the traditional agriculture and livestock sector can consider these new products as a competitive element. But those who have invested in this field do not agree with this idea. For them, these are complementary alternatives that can solve the dilemmas of traditional systems. Nutreco, a major global player in animal nutrition solutions and aqua feeds, is one of the companies that is increasing its investments in cellular agriculture and alternative protein. The Company, an important part of the traditional agriculture and livestock sector, has advisable reasons for investing in alternative protein sources like cellular agriculture and cultured meat. Susanne Wiegel, Head of the Alternative Protein Program at Nutreco NuFrontiers which is the strategic innovation and investment department of Nutreco, has explained both their investments in the field of alternative protein and the reasons for our maganize's readers. Nutreco is a major global player in animal nutrition solutions and aqua feeds. However, in recent years, it has various studies and support for cellular agriculture. Can you tell us a little about your work in this field and about NuFrontiers? We live in a world that is changing rapidly – a CELLULAR AGRICULTURE OR CULTURED MEAT: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR TRADITIONAL LIVESTOCK? Susanne Wiegel, Head of Alternative Proteins, NuFrontiers, Nutreco “We believe producing meat or seafood from animal cells holds great potential to address the global challenge of feeding the population sustainably – again, alongside, and not instead of animal farming. We are partnering with companies that are working on alternative proteins and have taken the first steps to grow our presence in this area through strategic investments.”
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