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Copernicus's avatar

Well, I had searched the names of each of the guys quoted. I think it’s the Kevin Ludwig/Ladwig guy who is on the board of Better Meat. Or at least was. I am not on the device that has the bookmarks saved to be able to check.

Ya just hafta wonder why a guy who is on the board of an anti-meat org is pushing for supposed health improvement of herds of meat. Seems he would be busily working to improve the taste of Veggie Burgers, or something like that.

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Fla Mom's avatar

Oooooh, great catch! Two of them: Shapiro is the CEO of Better Meat.

"Since it was founded in 2018, The Better Meat Co. has been using extrusion technology to turn pea and algae proteins, bamboo and psyllium into ingredients to enhance both meat and plant-based products.

"But that’s not all it’s been doing. Today, Better Meat is unveiling its 13,000-square-foot mycoprotein fermentation plant, as well as a line of mycoprotein meat analog ingredients. The entire product line — and the huge factory, built in a former indoor moonbounce-type play park for children — has been developed under stealth since 2018. CEO Paul Shapiro said it is likely one of the world’s largest whole biomass fermentation facilities, outside of the ones used by Quorn, the U.K.-based fermented meat analog powerhouse. ...

"Kevin Ladwig, president of Johnsonville Holdings-affiliated venture fund MSAB Capital, said in a release that the sausage company is excited about the possibilities of Rhiza."

https://www.fooddive.com/news/the-better-meat-co-unveils-mycoprotein-fermentation-line/601332/

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Copernicus's avatar

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I have learned these last three years to be curious about the associations and origins of people backing ideas. I never really pursued such things prior.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

Just like looking at the bottom of a 'scientific' report to see who funded it?

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Copernicus's avatar

Exactly. But often must look to figure out who is behind the whoever funded. It’s not so straightforward.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

like Bill Gates' ever-so-many shell companies?

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CaplT's avatar

Eating molddddd???

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Leo's avatar

Well yes = cheese.

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