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Alternative proteins

Unlock the future of food! Produce plant-based, cell-cultured, insect and fermentation proteins with optimized resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We enable a holistic approach with digital tech and end-to-end automation, empowering companies to thrive as a Digital Enterprise.

Overcome challenges in alternative protein production

Alternative protein production methods need to be further developed to meet growing demand and compete cost effectively with conventional animal proteins. Success depends on collaboration, ongoing R&D, supportive regulations and investment in infrastructure.

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Collaboration and R&D

Collaboration between industry, suppliers, researchers and governments is key to progress. Increased investment drives innovation, while ongoing R&D improves taste, texture and nutrition.

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Scalability and cost-effectiveness

To meet demand and compete with conventional animal proteins, innovations in bioreactor technology, fermentation processes and raw material sourcing are essential to improve scalability and lower production costs.

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Regulatory frameworks

A clear, supportive regulatory framework is needed to support the safety, labeling and marketing of alternative proteins. Governments, regulators, and industry must partner to establish standards for production and distribution.

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Infrastructure and supply chain

Establishing processing plants, distribution networks and cold storage systems is critical to scale animal protein production and enable reliable supply to consumers.

Optimizing production across the value chain

Digitalization in alternative protein production, such as insect farming, is critical to scaling and optimizing this growing industry. Siemens solutions can help analyze and control processes more efficiently, optimize energy consumption and automatically implement new recipes.

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Virtual commissioning saves time and money

Plan new alternative protein plants virtually with Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. Model and test layouts, flows and processes to spot bottlenecks early, cut risks, save costs and speed time to market.

Discover our solutions:

Digital thread: Advanced machine engineering

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Talking Digital Industries Podcast

Tech-driven insect farming for animal feed production

What do automation, flies, agricultural waste and Digital Twins have in common? In this podcast, Entocycle’s Matt Simmonds and Siemens’ Keith Thornhill reveal how tech is reducing food waste and creating alternative protein right inside a London insect farm.

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Case studies

Discover how others are approaching their challenges