Hitachi Zosen slashes lab-grown meat costs by 90% with breakthrough tech
Hitachi Zosen slashes lab-grown meat costs by 90% with breakthrough tech
Hitachi Zosen slashes lab-grown meat costs by 90% with breakthrough tech
Hitachi Zosen has advanced a new method for producing lab-grown meat at a far lower cost. The company aims to start selling its synthetic protein to artificial meat producers in 2025. This development could bring the price of lab-grown meat patties down to the lower double digits per unit. The synthetic protein is created by combining animal DNA mRNA with wheat germ. NUProtein, a Japanese startup, originally developed the method. Hitachi Zosen then improved the process by mechanising the solution-making step for the wheat germ.
The changes have cut production costs by around 90%. This reduction makes the synthetic protein far more affordable for manufacturers. The global lab-grown meat market is projected to grow to USD 25 billion by 2030.
The company plans to launch sales in Singapore first. Artificial meat is widely viewed as a way to address food insecurity and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Hitachi Zosen’s cost-cutting process could make lab-grown meat more accessible. The synthetic protein will reach producers by 2025, with Singapore as the initial market. Lower prices may accelerate adoption of this alternative food source.