How do we grow plants without growing plants in the ground? At Ayana Bio, we don’t grow whole plants just to extract small amounts of beneficial compounds. Instead, we cultivate only the plant cells that produce these bioactives—delivering a more sustainable, pure, and scalable solution for health and wellness. Curious about how it works? Our latest video breaks it down into six simple steps. Watch now and see how plant cell cultivation is shaping the future of botanical ingredients! #PlantCellCulture #FutureOfNutrition #Bioactives #SustainableIngredients #FoodTech #HealthInnovation
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Ayana Bio leverages cellular technology to produce bioactive ingredients that support health and wellness. Ayana Bio collaborates with global industry leaders in food and beverages, dietary supplements, sports nutrition, animal care, and cosmetics to bring standardized plant and fungal bioactives to market. We provide consumers with confidence in quality and reliability. Ayana Bio has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks, a synthetic biology platform company that is redesigning the living world to solve some of the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, material, and more. Ayana Bio is backed by Viking Global Investors and Cascade Investment to democratize nature’s bioactives in a way that is standardized, safe, and sustainably sourced.
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We are here at the start of Future Food-Tech in San Francisco with the first panel led by Cargill’s CEO, Florian Schattenmann, stating that “Innovation is not optional anymore.” We couldn’t agree more! If you want to hear how plant cell culture innovation can deliver nutrient dense ingredients, reach out for a meeting while here. We are now onto the next session of how GLP-1 is impacting our industry. There are new opportunities to create more nutrient dense solutions as consumers take GLP-1, and for those off-ramping from these medications. These opportunities highlight the intersection between medicine and food for further collaboration. #futurefoodtech #nutrition #health #biotechnology #foodinnovation
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We are looking forward to an exciting day of food tech innovators at MISTA's symposium on healthy nutrition in San Francisco on March 12th. #nutrition #foodinnovation #foodtech #biotech
It is going to be a very busy week in San Francisco with the MISTA event tomorrow and Future Food Tech the rest of the week. Exciting times to be in food tech innovation. I am presenting about the cool stuff we are doing at Ayana Bio at the MISTA Symposium tomorrow afternoon.
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Join Ayana Bio's CEO, Frank Jaksch, at Future Food-Tech, San Francisco! The next frontier in food isn’t just taste or convenience—it’s delivering better health through smarter nutrition. On March 14 at 9:45 AM PT, the esteemed panel of industry leaders to explore "Health Through Stealth: Enhancing Nutritional Density through Reformulation, Fortification & Bioactives." Key topics the panel will cover: ?? What are the latest innovations helping food companies reformulate for better health while maintaining taste and consumer appeal? ?? Beyond reduction of sugars and salts, how can bioactives and fortification enhance nutrient density in everyday foods? ?? How can companies overcome bottlenecks—from regulatory hurdles to consumer adoption—when improving nutritional profiles? ?? What nutritional deficiencies should we prioritize, and which bioactives have the greatest potential for impact? Join Michael Lavin, Managing Partner at Germin8 Ventures, as he moderates this panel of experts: ?? Tia Rains, PhD, Vice President of Science, Innovation & Corporate Affairs, Ajinomoto Foods North America, Foodservice ?? Debbie Yaver Yayer, Chief Scientific Officer, Nature's Fynd ?? Frank Jaksch, Chief Executive Officer, Ayana Bio ?? Matthew Amicucci Ph.D., Co-Founder & VP of Research and Development, one.bio ?? Reza Soltanzadeh, CEO & Founder, Borealis Foods #foodtech #futurefoodtech #nutrition #health #healthandwellness #biotech
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Looking forward to attending the MISTA symposium on healthy nutrition next week, March 12th. We are thrilled to present Ayana Bio's Plant Cell Advantage technology. #nutrition #health #wellness #biotech #plantcellculture #plantcellcultivaiton
The MISTA #Symposium #Healthy #Nutrition is next week - March 12 in San Francisco - Check out the amazing line up! Over 20 start-ups will present their latest technologies and advancements: Akarso Bio, AnaBio Technologies, ārepa, Ayana Bio, Biolumen Inc., BiomeSense, Digestiva, FitBiomics, Future Biome, Hydrosome Labs LLC, Koralo, Kresko RNAtech, @Metabologic AI, Olfactive Biosolutions, Oobli, Pairwise , Phenotap, Phynova Group Ltd, Rivalz?, SCO2, Shiru, Suggestic, The EVERY Company, Tulua. Experts from the MISTA #Ecosystem, including large corporations, universities, and NGO will also share their points of view on stage: Givaudan, Danone, Bühler Group, Ingredion Incorporated, SIG Group, CJ CheilJedang, AAK, JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation, The Good Food Institute, Mintel, Stanford Department of Medicine, The March Group, University of California, Berkeley, The Gut Punch.
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Saffron is one of the world’s most expensive ingredients—but why does it command such a high price? And more importantly, can we change the game? At Ayana Bio, we’re pioneering plant cell cultivation to unlock a consistent, scalable, and sustainable source of saffron bioactives—without the limitations of traditional agriculture. Discover what’s driving saffron’s sky-high cost—and how innovation is shaping its future. ?? #foodtech #biotech #saffron #bioactives #plantcellculture #functionalingredients #plantcellcultivation
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Did you know the fruits and vegetables we eat today aren’t as nutritious as they used to be? Over the last several decades, climate change, soil depletion, and industrial farming have stripped crops of essential nutrients—meaning we have to eat more to get the same benefits. At Ayana Bio, we’re tackling this hidden crisis with plant cell cultivation, producing high-quality bioactives without the limitations of traditional agriculture. Thank you, Venya Patel at Nutrition Insight, for covering this important topic! #PlantCellAdvantage #SustainableNutrition #FoodInnovation #ClimateResilience #PlantCellCulture
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We often get asked this question - how does plant cell culture compare to cultivated meat? Below is a fantastic comparison from the Plant Cell Institute. #plantcellculture #botanicals #cellularagriculture #plantcellcultivation
?? How does plant cell culture compare to cultivated meat? ?? This is one of the frequent questions we hear in the industry. As plant cell culture - also known as microbotanics - gains traction, many are curious about how it differs from other cellular agriculture technologies such as cultivated meat. Let’s break it down: ? Growing conditions: ?? Plant cell culture can thrive in conditions similar to natural plant growth (~23–27°C, normal air), requiring less energy. ?? Cultivated meat needs body-like conditions (~37°C, 5% CO?) with controlled oxygen levels to support animal cell metabolism. ? Nutrients required: ?? Plant cells need simple nutrients like sugars, minerals, and vitamins, making them cost-effective. Plant cells can grow with a minimal set of vitamins and do not require amino acids. Plant growth regulators are generally inexpensive, making sugars the primary cost factor in plant cell culture media. ?? Cultivated meat requires a complex and more expensive growth medium with specialized growth factors. ? How they grow: ?? Plant cells grow freely in liquid, where single cells or small aggregates float freely in the medium, making the cultivation process straightforward. ?? Animal cells often need scaffolds and special systems to support cell growth, 3D tissue creation, and gas and nutrient exchange. ? Processing & final product: ?? Microbotanics involve a single plant cell line, with the final product being either dried plant cells in powder form or cell extracts, making downstream processing less complex. ?? Cultured meat products are often complex structures, incorporating multiple animal cell types and scaffolds to replicate muscle, fat, and connective tissue. ? Cell growth potential: ?? Plant cells, such as callus cells or meristematic cells, can grow indefinitely under the right conditions. ?? Animal cells frequently have a limited proliferation capacity and may need immortalization to keep growing. ???? Plant cell culture and cultivated meat are distinct technologies. Both involve growing cells in controlled environments, following a similar concept - producing plant-derived products without growing the whole plant, and producing meat without raising the whole animal. However, the fundamental differences between plant cells and animal cells require entirely separate technologies. ?? What other key differences between plant cell culture and cultivated meat do you think are worth highlighting? ?? What questions do you have about plant cell culture? Leave a comment below! ?? Discover more FAQs about plant cell culture: https://www.pci.bio/faq #PlantCellCulture #PlantCellTechnology #Botanicals #FutureOfFood #CellularAgriculture?
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We are thrilled that our CEO, Frank Jaksch, is part of this esteemed panel of experts at Future Food-Tech to discuss how our industry can improve nutrient density to create healthier food options. #healthandwellness #foodinnovation #foodtech #plantcelladvantage
As consumer demand for healthier food options grows, how are companies enhancing nutrient density without compromising taste, cost, or policy compliance? On March 14, Michael Lavin, Managing Partner at Germin8 Ventures, will moderate an insightful panel discussion alongside industry leaders from Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Nature's Fynd, Ayana Bio, one.bio, and Borealis Foods. Together, they will take to the stage to explore: ?? Cutting-edge innovations in reformulation, fortification, and bioactives ?? Strategies to reverse the decline in nutrient density caused by industrial agriculture ?? The biggest challenges in improving nutritional profiles while maintaining taste ?? The bioactives and micronutrients that can deliver sustainable, long-term health benefits Find out more about the program and speakers, download the summit brochure → https://bit.ly/3DRQawY Want to attend #FutureFoodTech as a delegate? Secure your ticket to be at the forefront of food-tech today → https://bit.ly/4eNL4PN
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Botanical ingredients are in high demand—but sourcing them? That’s getting tougher. From extreme weather to contamination risks, the supply chain for nutraceuticals and functional foods is more fragile than ever. But what if we could grow only the best parts of the plant—the health-boosting bioactives—without farmland, pesticides, or contamination? At Ayana Bio, we’re redefining botanical sourcing with plant cell cultivation—a breakthrough solution for pure, potent, and sustainable ingredients. #PlantCellCulture #PlantCellCultivation #Nutraceuticals #FunctionalFoods #Sustainability #Botanicals
Botanical Ingredient Sourcing with Plant Cell Cultivation
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