The Future of Sustainable
Protein Production

We aspire to liberate the world from animal-based ingredients, reshaping the production of functional proteins through indoor-cultivated plants as a sustainable, scalable, cost-effective platform powered by advanced molecular biology technology.

Why We Care.

Unsustainable Protein Production

Animal-based protein production is resource-intensive and inefficient, using 80% of global farmland to deliver just 20% of calories. It drives deforestation, carbon emissions, and water waste while failing to meet the rising global demand for food.
By 2050, the world will need 70% more food to feed a population of nearly 10 billion people, yet current agricultural systems are already at capacity and unable to meet these demands sustainably.

Limitations of Current Alternatives

Precision Fermentation and Mammalian Cell Culture are two primary alternatives to animal-based protein production, yet they face significant obstacles. These methods are costly, yield low output, and demand heavy capital investments for scaling. Additionally, infrastructure and skilled labor shortages further hinder their viability, leaving the market without a truly scalable solution.
Every year, millions of acres of forests are cleared to grow feed for livestock,
fueling the unsustainable animal-based food industry.

How It Works.

Plantopia’s advanced molecular farming platform, protected by a robust and growing patent portfolio, transforms plants into efficient, scalable bio-factories for functional protein production.
Plantopia’s solution utilizes advanced proprietary
technologies from three emerging fields.
By leveraging plants as bio-factories, we reduce costs ,resource consumptions, and environment impact while ensuring the highest product quality. Our platform is versatile and scalable, making it ideal for industries ranging from food to life sciences.

Food-Tech

Food-Tech

Offering scalable &
functional alternative
protein production

Plant Genetics

Plant Genetics

Developing a novel approach for bio-compound hyper-expression

Indoor and
vertical farming

Indoor and
vertical farming

Expanding product range and plant-based value

What Sets Us Apart.

Plants as Bio-Manufacturers

The innovation of Plantopia lies in how we combine simple, everyday plants—like oats and wheat—with advanced molecular farming. Plants serve as a scalable, cost-efficient vehicle, while our cutting-edge biotechnology ensures no compromise on quality. This combination of simplicity and complexity powers the future of sustainable protein production.

Our Distinctive Value Creation

Innovative Inducible
GMO Technology

High yields with
low operating costs

Advanced Molecular
Farming

Highly scalable with low
CAPEX requirements

Edible plants in a
controlled environment

Regulation friendly for
a short time to market

Versatile Technology
with proprietary processes

Enabling a wide
range of compounds

Our Breakthrough Application - Casein

Casein makes up 80% of the protein content in milk and is essential to the texture, stretch, and mouthfeel of every cheese and dairy product. Replicating casein has been the biggest challenge in creating non-dairy alternatives, and until now, the market has struggled to do so effectively. While non-dairy milk has captured 15% of the market, non-dairy cheese remains under 1%—primarily due to the difficulty of replicating casein’s unique properties.
Plantopia is disrupting the dairy market with sustainable casein solutions,
without compromising the consumer's dairy experience.

We have achieved significant milestones that set us apart:

Successfully expressed
all 4 key casein proteins
(αs1, αs2, β, κ)
Achieved complete equivalency
to milk-based casein
in molecular structure
Proven micellization
and coagulation functionality,
matching dairy performance
Positioned to deliver
casein at price parity $15-20/kg
while maintaining full functionality
Successfully expressed
all 4 key casein proteins
(αs1, αs2, β, κ)
Positioned to deliver
casein at price parity $15-20/kg
while maintaining full functionality
$38B
Global
Mozzarella
Market

Mozzarella Reinvented:
The Power of Our Casein

With Plantopia’s casein, mozzarella can be brought to life—stretchy, melty, and creamy, just like
the dairy version. Our innovative casein enables the creation of a vegan, lactose-free mozzarella with the same mouthfeel and functionality as traditional cheese.

Lactose-Free

A perfect alternative for those
with dietary restrictions

Identical Functionality

Melt, stretch, and texture
that feels just like dairy

Amazing Taste

No compromise on flavor
or mouthfeel

Vegan

A perfect alternative for those
with dietary restrictions

Sustainability

Up to 80% less carbon
footprint with local production
This is casein in action, a delicious and sustainable solution for the future of food.

Who We Are.

Plantopia is led by industry veterans with decades of experience in food-tech and biotech. Our team includes over 20 full-time researchers and experts developing each step of the process, from molecular biology to protein purification and assembly.
Our state-of-the-art facilities in Caesarea include a fully-equipped molecular and tissue culture lab, a greenhouse for scalable production and a pilot-scale protein extraction and purification facility.

Our State-of-the-art Facilities

Molecular and tissue culture lab
Molecular and tissue culture lab
Molecular and tissue culture lab
Molecular and tissue culture lab

Our Team

Tal Lutzky

CEO & Co-Founder

Amir Tiroler

CTO & Co-Founder

Prof. Alexander Vainstein

Co-Founder & Advisor

Noah Klein

Chief Commercial Officer

Efi Brand

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Alex Weisman

Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Lena Greenfield

Head of IP & Regulation

Dr. Nataly Rijensky

Protein Lab manager

Ohad Hanan

Agri & Tissue Culture Lab Manager

Sahar Cohen

Food Technologist

Alexey Shatalov

Microbiologist

Our Board of Directors and advisory board bring decades of proven success in transforming
ideas into industry impact. Backed by leading investors, including major dairy manufacturers.