Hitachi Zosen slashes synthetic protein costs by 90% to fuel lab-grown meat boom
Hitachi Zosen slashes synthetic protein costs by 90% to fuel lab-grown meat boom
Hitachi Zosen slashes synthetic protein costs by 90% to fuel lab-grown meat boom
Hitachi Zosen plans to sell synthetic protein to artificial meat producers from 2025. The company has mechanised a key production step, cutting costs by around 90%. This development could make lab-grown meat far more affordable. NUProtein, a Japanese startup, created the method behind the synthetic protein. It involves combining animal mRNA with wheat germ. Hitachi Zosen then streamlined the solution-making process, further lowering expenses.
The cost of producing a lab-grown meat patty could soon fall to the lower double digits. Hitachi Zosen will begin selling the protein in Singapore in April 2025, targeting the growing artificial meat industry. The global lab-grown meat market may reach USD 25 billion by 2030. Synthetic protein production is now far cheaper and more efficient. The technology supports the artificial meat sector, which aims to tackle food insecurity and reduce emissions. Hitachi Zosen’s solution could accelerate the adoption of lab-grown meat worldwide.