New Culture Movement

New Culture's Animal-Free Dairy Protein Reaches Milestone Scale, Poised to Disrupt $154 Billion Global Cheese Industry

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Culture, the animal-free dairy company, has achieved a major milestone on its journey to lead the global transition to a more sustainable, animal-free dairy future. The company has successfully scaled up its fermentation process to manufacturing volumes, far larger than previous development volumes, which enables the production of 25,000 pizzas' worth of cheese per run – a significant step towards supplying animal-free, dairy mozzarella to pizzerias across America.

Key Points: 
  • This is the world's first-ever animal-free casein and, using precision fermentation, the first to be produced at this large of a scale.
  • Casein is the essential, functional dairy protein that gives cheese its stretchy, melty properties but had previously only been found in animal milk.
  • "We are entering an era where we can produce massive amounts of real cheese without the involvement of any animals."
  • With this breakthrough, New Culture continues their path to disrupting the $154 billion global cheese industry while making animal-free cheeses more accessible than ever before.

Acclaimed Chef Nancy Silverton Unveils New Culture's Revolutionary Cheese at Pizzeria Mozza

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An intimate group of leading chefs, culinary influencers and media gathered at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles last night to taste the world's first animal-free, dairy mozzarella. Hosted by renowned chef Nancy Silverton, the debut event showcased the revolutionary first product from New Culture, a Bay Area food company dedicated to creating sustainable, animal-free dairy.

Key Points: 
  • Hosted by renowned chef Nancy Silverton , the debut event showcased the revolutionary first product from New Culture , a Bay Area food company dedicated to creating sustainable, animal-free dairy.
  • The four-course meal was designed and prepared by Silverton and the Pizzeria Mozza team, showcasing the versatility and craveability of New Culture's cheese.
  • From pizza to arancini to eggplant parmesan, the cheese was chunked, shredded, sliced, and baked in a variety of different menu items.
  • With their groundbreaking technology, commitment to sustainability, and delicious mozzarella, New Culture is positioned to win over pizza lovers everywhere, starting at Pizzeria Mozza.

New Culture and Nancy Silverton Announce Partnership for Launch of Groundbreaking, Animal-Free Dairy Mozzarella

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Culture, a pioneering, animal-free dairy company, announced today that it will be launching its first product – mozzarella cheese – in collaboration with James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton. Silverton's Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles, one of America's most celebrated pizzerias, will be the first restaurant in the country to serve New Culture's cheese, beginning in 2024. This historic announcement represents a critical milestone for the first-ever animal-free, dairy mozzarella to be available to consumers. 

Key Points: 
  • This historic announcement represents a critical milestone for the first-ever animal-free, dairy mozzarella to be available to consumers.
  • Silverton is the co-owner of the acclaimed Mozza Restaurant Group, which includes Pizzeria Mozza, and founded the world-renowned La Brea Bakery.
  • New Culture is leading the global transition to an animal-free dairy future by making melty, stretchy dairy cheese without any animal inputs, starting with mozzarella.
  • The company's work with Silverton marks their debut culinary partnership and a major step on the path to bringing animal-free dairy cheese to pizza lovers everywhere.

New Culture Prepares for Commercial Production Of Animal-Free Mozzarella With New Vice President of Food Science and Product Development

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Culture, a pioneering animal-free dairy company, announced today the addition of James Jones, Ph.D. to lead New Culture's food science and product team. This is a pivotal hire in New Culture's path to commercialization and brings another world-class technical leader and industry veteran to the company revolutionizing how cheese is made.

Key Points: 
  • This includes product, process and package development, manufacturing scale-up, and specifications in close collaboration with biotechnical and business teams to deliver unmatched animal-free cheeses.
  • "James' extensive experience across the food industry will be invaluable for our team, not only for our exceptional product and food science group but company-wide," said Inja Radman, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of New Culture.
  • "He joins the team at the perfect time as we accelerate our manufacturing and commercialization efforts to bring New Culture mozzarella to market."
  • He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in food science and nutrition from University of Arizona and a Ph.D. in food science from Purdue University.

New Culture Appoints Mark Ramadan To Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Culture, a pioneering animal-free dairy company, announced today the appointment of purpose-driven leader Mark Ramadan to its Board of Directors. Ramadan is the CEO of Hu, the leading better-for-you chocolate brand in the U.S. He first made his mark on the food world as co-founder and CEO of Sir Kensington's, a Certified B Corporation that produces globally-inspired condiments that bring integrity and charm to ordinary and overlooked food.

Key Points: 
  • SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Culture , a pioneering animal-free dairy company, announced today the appointment of purpose-driven leader Mark Ramadan to its Board of Directors.
  • Ramadan is the CEO of Hu , the leading better-for-you chocolate brand in the U.S.
  • New Culture is slated to start public tastings this year, beginning with its animal-free mozzarella, and launch in pizzerias in early 2024.
  • I am delighted that Mark is joining the New Culture Board of Directors and I look forward to his contributions."

ADM and New Culture Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Up Alternative Dairy Products

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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ADM (NYSE:ADM), a global leader in sustainable human and animal nutrition, and New Culture, a pioneering animal-free dairy company, have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialization of alternative dairy products.

Key Points: 
  • ADM (NYSE:ADM), a global leader in sustainable human and animal nutrition, and New Culture, a pioneering animal-free dairy company, have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialization of alternative dairy products.
  • New Culture is leading the global movement to an animal-free dairy future, offering animal-free dairy products that are indistinguishable from conventional products in taste, texture, function, and nutritional content.
  • The partnership will enable joint product development, taking advantage of New Cultures innovations in novel ingredients and animal-free dairy products.
  • The partnership will also include collaborations to advance the commercial scale-up of New Cultures animal-free casein and dairy products.

New Culture Welcomes Binita Bhattacharjee, PhD, as Vice President of Process Development and Engineering

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Culture, the Bay Area-based animal-free dairy company combining precision fermentation with traditional cheesemaking, announced today that Binita Bhattacharjee, PhD, has joined the company as Vice President of Process Development and Engineering. New Culture is leading the global movement to an animal-free dairy future with products that are indistinguishable from conventional products in taste, texture, function, and nutritional content.

Key Points: 
  • SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Culture , the Bay Area-based animal-free dairy company combining precision fermentation with traditional cheesemaking, announced today that Binita Bhattacharjee, PhD, has joined the company as Vice President of Process Development and Engineering.
  • "By adding her to the helm of our impressive fermentation and downstream process development teams, we are one step closer to bringing New Culture mozzarella to market."
  • Bhattacharjee is a seasoned process technology leader with over 15 years of post-PhD experience across technology evaluation, process development, techno-economic modeling, logistics and engineering functions.
  • Prior to joining New Culture, Bhattacharjee was Sr. Director of Process Development at the pioneering biotech company Amyris, where she was responsible for process development, piloting and tech transfer with partners worldwide.

Josh Kittelson, PhD, joins New Culture as VP of Biology

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay Area-based New Culture is thrilled to announce the hiring of Josh Kittleson, PhD, as the company's VP of Biology. New Culture is leading the global movement to an animal-free dairy future, offering animal-free dairy products that are indistinguishable from conventional products in taste, texture, function, and nutritional content. Adding Kittleson's deep synthetic biology and R&D management expertise, the company has brought on board an industry leader to accelerate the time to market of its animal-free mozzarella.

Key Points: 
  • SAN LEANDRO, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay Area-based New Culture is thrilled to announce the hiring of Josh Kittleson, PhD, as the company's VP of Biology.
  • Kittleson has 15+ years of experience in molecular biology and strain engineering, with a dual focus designing structural proteins for novel applications and engineering microbial behavior.
  • Kittleson comes to New Culture from Bolt Threads, where he was Vice President of Research and part of the leadership team.
  • New Culture is backed by world-class investors including Kraft Heinz's Evolv Ventures, ADM Ventures, S2G Ventures, Mayfield, and Future Ventures.