Who Are We

Replicating the Perfection of Nature Through Science

At the heart of our mission lies the fusion of nature and science, driven by the desire to offer the world nature-identical proteins that are as familiar as they are sustainable. What sets us apart? No animals are involved, no additional land is required, no trees are felled, and we are firmly committed to conserving water.

How We Achieve It: Through the remarkable field of biotech, we unlock the boundless potential of proteins. Imagine the possibilities: our impact extends far beyond the food and beverage industry, encompassing nutraceuticals, infant nutrition, and a vast spectrum in between.

NATURE + SCIENCE
NATURE + SCIENCE
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Our team

Our people are our greatest asset

Everything we achieve is powered by our team of world-class thinkers, doers, helpers, and innovators.

Yanwei Ma
Prokaryote Team Lead
Prokaryote Team
Tracy Chew
Data Science Lead
Data Science
Savannah Louw
Bioprocess Research Associate
Fermentation Team
Samuel Mandacaru
Mass Spectrometry Scientist
Core Facilities
Sai Praneeth
Data Engineer
Data Science
Rosane Simoes
Head of Compliance
Commercial
Rashad Syed
Fermentation Lead
Fermentation Team
Olivia Murphy
Synthetic Biology Research Associate
Eukaryote Team
Nathan Hawkins
Synthetic Biology Research Associate
Prokaryote Team
Kai Peng
Metabolic Engineer
Eukaryote Team
Jared Raynes
CSO
Leadership Team
Jan Pacas
CEO
Leadership Team
Fernando Stuani
Senior Fermentation Research Associate
Fermentation Team
Dennise Diaz
Eukaryote Team Lead
Eukaryote Team
Daniel Winter
Casein Project Lead
Prokaryote team
Damian Frank
Head of Flavour and Product Design
R&D
Bonnie Johnston
People & Culture Manager
Commercial
Alex Ortner
General Counsel
Leadlinkedership Team
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Precision Fermentation
Rooted in Technology
Lifestyle without limits
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Inspiring a Lifestyle Without Limits for Gen Z: Fermenting with Precision
In today’s world, there is a growing concern and need for more sustainable practices globally. This is especially true for Gen Z, who continue to demonstrate strong support for companies that prioritize sustainability over convenience and price.
Jun 20, 2023
Jan Pacas
Founder and CEO
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Game-Changer Alert: The Rise of Precision Fermentation and Cultured Dairy here to Stay!
I'm excited to tell you about the current food-tech buzz: the rise of precise fermentation and cultured dairy. As the founder of one of Australia's premier food-tech start-ups, I can assure you that this is a game-changer that isn't going away.
May 8, 2023
Jan Pacas
Founder and CEO
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Proteins: The Secret Weapon to Unlock Your True Potential.
Let’s explore the vital roles that proteins play in the Human Body
May 24, 2023
Melissa Swinscoe
Nutritionist
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