New Food Invest: Growing an alternative protein business in Asia
- Asia-Pacific
- 16 min read
- Mar 22, 2021
- By Wang Xiao'e
Screenshot of the New Food Invest panel discussion titled, Challenges of growing an Alternative Protein Business in Asia
With more than 4bn people, Asia presents unique opportunities and challenges to alternative protein startups. Four leading entrepreneurs shared their experiences at the recent New Food Invest conference
According to the Good Food Institute, a record $3.1bn has been invested globally in alternative proteins since 2020. APAC is the fastest-growing region and investments continue to flow into the foodtech and alternative protein sectors, a trend that was accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Singapore-based Shoik Meats raised a $12.6m Series A round in 2020. Starfield, the most-funded plant-based meat startup in China, which raised a $10m Series A in August 2020, has partnered with about 100 major brands in one and half years and its products are available at over 5,000 outlets across China.&nbs...
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