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Aleph Farms Joins Forces with Chef Marcus Samuelsson to Bring Aleph Cuts to the US, John Kerry Gets a Taste of Petit Steak
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Aleph Farms Joins Forces with Chef Marcus Samuelsson to Bring Aleph Cuts to the US, John Kerry Gets a Taste of Petit Steak

Didier Toubia (L) and Marcus Samuelsson © Noi Einav Launching cultivated meat Samuelsson will advise the company in a culinary capacity in his new role, including product development and go-to-market strategies.

By Field Editors · Germany · 2 min ·
“With his vast experience and focus on creating accessible and inclusive cuisine, Marcus’ insights and expertise are perfectly suited for developing and promoting Aleph Cuts to a wider global audience,”

He will work on new ways to cook Aleph Cuts’ first product — an Angus-style thin steak dubbed the Petit Steak — claimed as the world’s first cultivated steak. Aleph Farms is working closely with regulatory agencies worldwide to introduce its cultivated thin steaks in Singapore and Israel later this year . The Israeli firm hosted SPEC Kerry to discuss cellular agriculture’s role in creating more secure. Resilient food systems. “Kerry tasted our cultivated steak, experiencing firsthand a product slated to help diversify protein production and be part of the inclusive transition to resilient and sustainable food systems,” explained Aleph Farms in the notice .

Investing in the future Aleph Farms leverages cellular agriculture to grow quality animal products that improve sustainability, food security, and animal welfare in our food systems. Image courtesy of Aleph Farms The company aims to develop different cuts of steak and other products from animal cells, such as cultivated collagen .

The food tech unveiled the world’s first cultivated thin-cut steak in 2018 and its first cultivated ribeye steak in 2021. “Right now, it’s a pioneering movement and one that I think will only grow to be more key and increasingly commonplace in our lives. What once felt futuristic — like electric cars — soon becomes familiar.

This is a game-changing moment in the sector to invest in the future, and I’m excited to partner with an innovative business like Aleph Farms,” chef Samuelsson added.

Key facts
  • Who: Aleph Farms · Samuelsson · Marcus Samuelsson · Aleph Cuts · Didier Toubia

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