CHEESE But Not As We Know It - David Bucca On Precision Fermentation

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An episode of the The Plant Based News Podcast podcast, hosted by Plant Based News, titled "CHEESE But Not As We Know It - David Bucca On Precision Fermentation" was published on June 14, 2023 and runs 56 minutes.

June 14, 2023 ·56m · The Plant Based News Podcast

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Summary

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! Today I am joined by David Bucca, founder and CEO of food-tech startup Change Foods - a precision fermentation tech company creating animal-free dairy products. David is a passionate food industry professional with expertise in alternative proteins. With close to a decade of experience in food innovation, David has been at the forefront of creating sustainable, ethical, and healthier alternatives to animal-based foods. David was motivated to launch Change Foods after becoming vegan overnight in 2017. Change Foods is at the forefront of using precision fermentation to create animal-free dairy products that taste and perform just like traditional dairy, without any of the negative environmental impacts. David's work at Change Foods has been recognized globally, and the company has been named one of the top food-tech startups to watch by Forbes. Follow David on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/davidbucca The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva. 00:00:00 An introduction to David Bucca 00:03:05 Discovering the plant-based lifestyle 00:06:13 Making the transition from Aerospace to food 00:10:30 Change Foods / Precision Fermentation 00:16:23 The difference between plant-based cheese and a cheese made with Precision Fermentation 00:23:30 Consumer awareness 00:29:00 Milked documentary clip 00:30:00 Is Precision Fermentation cheese healthier than dairy cheese? 00:37:51 Is Precision Fermentation vegan? 00:45:00 Advice for entrepreneurs 00:49:40 What happens to cows in the dairy industry 00:52:55 Stranded on a desert island

Episode Description

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! Today I am joined by David Bucca, founder and CEO of food-tech startup Change Foods - a precision fermentation tech company creating animal-free dairy products. David is a passionate food industry professional with expertise in alternative proteins. With close to a decade of experience in food innovation, David has been at the forefront of creating sustainable, ethical, and healthier alternatives to animal-based foods. David was motivated to launch Change Foods after becoming vegan overnight in 2017. Change Foods is at the forefront of using precision fermentation to create animal-free dairy products that taste and perform just like traditional dairy, without any of the negative environmental impacts. David's work at Change Foods has been recognized globally, and the company has been named one of the top food-tech startups to watch by Forbes. Follow David on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/davidbucca The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva. 00:00:00 An introduction to David Bucca 00:03:05 Discovering the plant-based lifestyle 00:06:13 Making the transition from Aerospace to food 00:10:30 Change Foods / Precision Fermentation 00:16:23 The difference between plant-based cheese and a cheese made with Precision Fermentation 00:23:30 Consumer awareness 00:29:00 Milked documentary clip 00:30:00 Is Precision Fermentation cheese healthier than dairy cheese? 00:37:51 Is Precision Fermentation vegan? 00:45:00 Advice for entrepreneurs 00:49:40 What happens to cows in the dairy industry 00:52:55 Stranded on a desert island

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