Agronomics Limited, a leading listed company focused on cellular agriculture, has announced that its portfolio company SuperMeat has conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) showing a 47% lower carbon footprint in the production of cultivated chicken compared to conventional methods. The assessment, conducted by independent sustainability research and consultancy firm CE Delft, also projected an 85% reduction in terrestrial acidification and a 90% decrease in land use. Even with reliance on standard grid electricity, SuperMeat's chicken could achieve a 27% reduction in the carbon footprint compared to conventional production.
SuperMeat's CEO, Ido Savir, emphasized the importance of efficiency in meat production, stating, "Our pilot plant is the proving ground for SuperMeat's vision of efficiency and sustainability." The company's dedication to advancing meat production has been showcased through continuous production, demonstrating the potential to increase yields while reducing the environmental footprint.
Agronomics' Executive Chairman, Jim Mellon, highlighted the significance of SuperMeat's LCA, stating, "These results validate the place of cultivated meat as an imperative in the sustainable food production systems we seek to build." He also expressed confidence that the LCA metrics for pork and beef will be even more favorable, given that chicken is already one of the most sustainable animal proteins.
SuperMeat stands at the forefront of the cultivated meat sector, championing sustainable, nutritious, and animal-friendly meat production. The company has established a pivotal continuous process, setting a new standard in the production of cultivated meat. Agronomics, on the other hand, focuses on investment opportunities within the field of cellular agriculture and has established a portfolio of over 20 companies in this rapidly advancing sector. The company seeks to invest in technologies that offer new ways of producing food and ingredients with a focus on products historically derived from animals, driving a major disruption in agriculture and offering solutions to improve sustainability and address human health, food security, and animal welfare.
For further information and the full LCA findings, visit SuperMeat's website.