The world’s ever-growing population demands an increasing amount of protein, which cannot be sustainably met through traditional sources. Innovative approaches are key to procure high-quality protein both efficiently and sustainably.

ZEST plans to harness technologies that can exert a global impact by producing close to the user, thus minimising the carbon footprint associated with logistics from farm to table. A fungi-based protein presents a promising solution to this challenge, given its versatility in utilizing a variety of raw materials and its potential for global production.