BREAKING: Jellatech Reveals its First Animal-Free, Cell-Based Collagen
Today, June 27th, Jellatech reveals a major milestone in its mission to eliminate animals from the food system, starting with collagen and gelatin: after just two years of existence, the North Carolina team announces the successful development of a full-length, triple helical and functional collagen made from its own proprietary cell lines. “ This is a major milestone for us. Being able to see our clean cell-based collagen with the naked eye – it brings happy tears.” Founded in 2020 by Stephanie Michelsen , who was included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2022, the company secured $2 million in seed funding last year and just recently received a strategic investment from cellular-focused VC firm CULT Food Sciences. Collagen — a by-product of the meat industry — is widely used across various categories in a highly lucrative market totalling around $8.4 billion. Demand for the ingredient is increasing due t...