Ginkgo Results Presentation Deck
Motif FoodWorks, which has a multi-program collaboration
with Ginkgo, launching first major products this year
The Boston Globe
Ginkgo's spinout Motif to release plant-based meat
tech after raising $226 million
By Anissa Gardizy Globe Staff, Updated June 16, 2021, 8:28 a.m.
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The Motif FoodWorks food science lab. MOTIF FOODWORKS
The plant-based food startup that spun out of Ginkgo Bioworks is getting ready to unveil its first product.
Boston's Motif FoodWorks, with $226 million in new funding, announced on Wednesday that it plans to release
food technology designed to improve the taste and aroma of meat alternatives by the end of the year. Another
'uct designed to add texture and juiciness to fake meat is expected to be available next year.
Number Active Programs
2018
Meat Alternatives
Ground Applications, Snacks
Rich, meaty taste, texture and appearance.
Partner
(signed 2018/19)
Program Goals
2019
Progress to Date
Present
Dairy Alternatives
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Ice Cream
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CASE STUDY 3
motif
Growing collaboration with
emerging foodtech platform
Motif building leading food
science capabilities
Smoother and creamier with consistent
stretch and melt.
FOODWORKS
Leveraged Ginkgo's platform
for growing set of ingredients
from Day 1
Plant-Based Innovation
New Forms and Functions, Improved
Existing Foods
Enhanced nutrition, texture and appearance.
And unique forms that inspire new categories.
Collaboration in Brief
Motif FoodWorks, a plant-based food startup developing key
ingredients for plant-based meats, dairy, and eggs (company
was formed as a spin-out with strategic + financial capital)
Engineer organisms to produce key plant-based proteins at
industrial scale, enabling cost-effective new product
innovations in food
Completed programs are enabling product launches and
supported a large Series B financing at a substantial step-up
H1 UPDATE | AUGUST 2021
GINKGO BIOWORKS
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