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.
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.
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.
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
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
low operating costs
Advanced Molecular
Farming
Highly scalable with low
CAPEX requirements
CAPEX requirements
Edible plants in a
controlled environment
Regulation friendly for
a short time to market
a short time to market
Versatile Technology
with proprietary processes
Enabling a wide
range of compounds
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.
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)
all 4 key casein proteins
(αs1, αs2, β, κ)
Achieved complete equivalency
to milk-based casein
in molecular structure
to milk-based casein
in molecular structure
Proven micellization
and coagulation functionality,
matching dairy performance
and coagulation functionality,
matching dairy performance
Positioned to deliver
casein at price parity $15-20/kg
while maintaining full functionality
casein at price parity $15-20/kg
while maintaining full functionality
Successfully expressed
all 4 key casein proteins
(αs1, αs2, β, κ)
all 4 key casein proteins
(αs1, αs2, β, κ)
Positioned to deliver
casein at price parity $15-20/kg
while maintaining full functionality
casein at price parity $15-20/kg
while maintaining full functionality


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.
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
with dietary restrictions
Identical Functionality
Melt, stretch, and texture
that feels just like dairy
that feels just like dairy
Amazing Taste
No compromise on flavor
or mouthfeel
or mouthfeel

Vegan
A perfect alternative for those
with dietary restrictions
with dietary restrictions

Sustainability
Up to 80% less carbon
footprint with local production
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 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.
ideas into industry impact. Backed by leading investors, including major dairy manufacturers.







