Signal Fonterra has invested in Vivici, which claims 87% less water than cattle-derived whey protein
Summary
The chapter's incumbent-adoption evidence is Fonterra, the largest dairy exporter, investing in Vivici, a start-up producing beta-lactoglobulin - the main whey protein - at industrial scale and reported to use 87 percent less water than the cattle-derived equivalent.
Classification
Main topicResources, Food & Water
Region menusGlobal
Occurrencescope:country · geo_region:oceania · country:NZ
Impactscope:global
Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-26)
Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:53
Evidence 1
- Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026 World Economic Forum (in collaboration with Frontiers) page=18;section=5 Precision fermentation 2026-06 accessed 2026-07-26
Part of trends 1
Directly linked issues 0
No objects.
Relation types: supports
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