Umami Bioworks

Please join us in welcoming Sandhya Prithviraj to the UMAMI Bioworks team as our newest Food Scientist! 🎊 Sandhya loves food – not just cooking or eating it (though she loves both), but diving deep into the molecular magic of what makes flavors, textures, and ingredients work together in the most delightful ways. Her curiosity about how food really works is what led her into the world of food science. With a background in eco-designing food products, Sandhya has spent the past few years contributing to the alternative protein space, bringing her creativity and scientific rigour into every project. She has also explored the business and marketing side of food innovation, giving her a unique cross-functional edge. We are thrilled to have her onboard as we continue to reimagine sustainable seafood – welcome to the team, Sandhya! #TeamUmami #FoodScience #AltProtein #SustainableSeafood #CellAg

Seafood fraud, toxic contaminants, and fake caviar are more common than you'd think — and most of it goes undetected. We're building smarter, cleaner alternatives that bring trust back to your plate. 🍽 #SeafoodSafety #FoodTech #Traceability #SustainableSeafood #AlternativeProtein #CultivatedSeafood #FutureOfFood #FoodInnovation

We’re building a better way to enjoy the seafood we love—without harming the ocean. At UMAMI Bioworks, we are committed to creating a sustainable seafood ecosystem. By leveraging our AI-driven cultivated seafood platform, we're able to protect endangered species such as eel so we can take the pressure off wild stocks while still enjoying long-standing traditional delicacies. It is a small, yet meaningful step toward the future of our food and our planet. 🌎 If you’re a retailer or food brand passionate about sustainability and looking to bring premium, sustainable seafood to your customers, we’d love to connect! Write to us at partnerships@umamibioworks.com. 📩 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_HSyBJF

Singapore startup, Umami Bioworks, is making waves with a cell-based eel fillet designed for Japan’s seafood market 🦑🇯🇵 Unlike other cultivated seafood companies, it has avoided major funding setbacks through smart partnerships 🤝💡 The company’s latest move—acquiring a rival startup—could shake up the cultivated seafood industry 🦐🔬 Could this be the Intel of seafood? The founder, Mihir Pershad, reveals his ambitious vision for the future 🏭🚀 Read the full article by Rob Fletcher here: https://lnkd.in/dg-YfFPU #aquaculture #singapore #cellbasedseafood #eel #foodtech #alternativeproteins #seafoodinnovation #biotech #labgrownfish #futurefood

🚀 Announcing our Next-Gen ALKEMYST™ — Expanding AI-Powered Innovation Beyond Cultivated Seafood! We’re thrilled to share that UMAMI Bioworks’ latest evolution of ALKEMYST™ —our next-generation AI foundation model—is expanding beyond cultivated seafood into supporting the broader seafood value chain through precision-driven, AI-powered innovation. With growing challenges such as overfishing and rising aquaculture costs, ALKEMYST™ isn't just an innovation—it is a necessity for the future of sustainable, resilient, and high-quality seafood production. Originally developed to accelerate cultivated seafood production, ALKEMYST™ has evolved into a robust platform that is set to revolutionize the seafood industry as a whole. This latest version enables: ✅ Precision aquaculture & feed optimization – reducing environmental impact while boosting nutrition and growth rates ✅ Climate-resilient species development – helping farmers breed seafood species that thrive in changing ocean conditions ✅ Supply chain optimization – improving traceability and reducing seafood waste across global markets ✅ Advanced product innovation – accelerating R&D for next-generation seafood products aligned with evolving consumer preferences Read more about how ALKEMYST™ is leveraging cutting-edge AI, marine genomics, and biomarker-based modeling to solve some of the seafood industry’s biggest challenges: https://lnkd.in/gqrHHJe6 We’re excited to collaborate with industry leaders, aquaculture operators, and food producers to integrate ALKEMYST™ into real-world seafood applications. If you're interested in learning more or exploring collaboration opportunities, please reach out to us at partnerships@umamibioworks.com. #AI #SeafoodInnovation #Aquaculture #Sustainability #Biotech #FutureOfFood #UmamiBioworks #ALKEMYST

We’re thrilled to share that Umami Bioworks has been recognized on the 2024 FoodTech 500 list by Forward Fooding! This prestigious recognition celebrates companies driving innovation at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability—a mission we’re deeply committed to. Our customizable technology platform is designed to help the seafood industry produce market-ready cultivated seafood products, supporting food security and sustainability while preserving the world’s oceans. Being selected from a large pool of applicants across more than 50 countries is an incredible honour, and we’re proud to stand alongside so many visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of food. Explore the full FoodTech 500 list here: https://lnkd.in/gM_Ap9HV A huge thank you to Forward Fooding, as well as to our team, partners, and supporters who share our vision of a resilient, sustainable seafood system. #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #FoodTech #AgriFoodTech #Innovation #CultivatedSeafood #SustainableFood #FutureOfFood #FoodSecurity

Innovation thrives in collaboration. It takes a dedicated ecosystem of visionaries, experts, and changemakers to address the world's most pressing challenges! 🌎 UMAMI Bioworks has always been committed to furthering seafood sustainability through our AI-driven bioplatform that enables rapid discovery, development, and scalable production of novel seafood products. Our proprietary bioplatform has enabled the fine-tuning of attributes such as texture, aroma, and flavour in our cultivated seafood solutions, ensuring they align with the vision of our partners and the expectations of discerning consumers. As part of our commitment to shaping the future of seafood, we recently hosted an exclusive tasting event at our Singapore office on February 27th. Food industry leaders, product development experts, and food connoisseurs joined us to provide valuable insights into our cultivated caviar and cultivated Japanese eel (Unagi) prototypes. We're actively engaging with partners to co-develop these solutions, bringing them from prototypes to market-ready innovations that push the boundaries of what is possible in cultivated seafood. If you're interested in partnering with us, reach out to us at partnerships@umamibioworks.com 📩 Disclaimer: Our cultivated Unagi and caviar prototype (derived from our cultivated eel cells) are still in development, have not yet received market authorization, and are not available for commercial sale. This post is intended to share our R&D progress and does not constitute an invitation to sample unapproved food products or an advertisement for sale.

Regulatory momentum is building for cultivated proteins, with key markets making significant strides. In this article, we explore: ✅ The Netherlands' €25M investment in cultivated protein scale-up facilities ✅ Singapore’s Food Safety and Security Bill, which formalizes approval pathways for cultivated meat and seafood ✅ Global regulatory shifts, from the UK’s approval of cultivated pet food to the US and Asia’s growing acceptance ✅ The road to commercialization— navigating these new policies, scaling production, and integrating cultivated proteins into the global food supply chain As regulatory frameworks solidify, it is important to think about a way to execute in tandem with these new policies. #CultivatedProteins #AlternativeProteins #FutureOfFood #FoodTech #SustainableFood #FoodRegulation #Innovation

We're thrilled to announce that UMAMI Bioworks is establishing operations in the Netherlands—one of the world’s leading agri-food innovation hubs. This move strengthens our commitment to advancing and scaling sustainable seafood production to meet the growing demand for ethical, high-quality alternatives. The Netherlands offers an unparalleled ecosystem of cutting-edge food technology, regulatory expertise, and world-class R&D partners. By setting up our European presence, we aim to accelerate our commercial progress by collaborating with strategic partners and bringing our cultivated products to the shelves. We’re grateful to the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (Invest in Holland) and the broader Dutch agri-food ecosystem for their support in making this next step a reality. We look forward to forging new partnerships and shaping the future of seafood together! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gTNcap6W #CultivatedSeafood #FoodTech #SustainableInnovation #UmamiBioworks #InvestInHolland

Millennial and Gen Z pet parents are demanding science-backed, ethical, and sustainable nutrition for their pets—pushing brands to rethink traditional protein sources. At UMAMI Bioworks, we’re delivering customizable, high-quality cultivated protein solutions designed to meet this demand. 🐾 Join us in shaping the next generation of pet food! For enquiries write to us at partnerships@umamibioworks.com. #FutureOfPetFood #SustainableNutrition #CultivatedProtein #PetFoodInnovation #UmamiBioworks