Grey Silo Venturess' first position paper dives into the rapidly growing food-tech industry, particularly the innovation in fats—a critical yet often overlooked component of human nutrition. The paper outlines the historical significance of fats and explains the chemical structure of fats and their impact on human health, emphasizing the need for healthier and more sustainable fat ingredients.
In recent years, while many companies have focused on replicating animal proteins, the innovation in alternative fats has gained momentum. This shift is essential as fats contribute significantly to the flavour, texture, nutrition, and appearance of food products. The paper identifies several cutting-edge technologies and startups working on alternative fats, such as:
- Plant-Based Fat Extraction (Time Travelling MilkMan, Lypid)
- Precision Fermentation (SunBear Bioworks)
- Biomass Fermentation (NoPalm Ingredients)
- Carbon Capture Fermentation (Colipi)
- Cellular Agriculture (Cubiq Foods)
The market for fat replacers and alternatives is expanding, driven by consumer awareness of health issues and the environmental impact of traditional fat sources like palm oil. The global fat and oil market was valued at $236.7 billion in 2021, with significant portions attributed to butter and palm oil. The paper highlights the potential for groundbreaking solutions in this sector, predicting strong growth in funding and commercial appeal for alt-fat companies.
Grey Silo Venturess believes the alt-fat sector is where the alt-protein sector was a decade ago, with immense potential for growth and innovation.
Download the full paper to explore the future of fat innovation and the emerging trends that could revolutionize the food-tech industry.
Download the full paper
to explore the future of fat innovation and the emerging trends that could revolutionize the food-tech industry.
