ISRAEL - Alternative Protein Sees Major Growth
Alternative proteins are protein sources derived from non-traditional (read: non-animal) means. These include plant-based proteins, cultured (lab-grown) meat and proteins derived from fermentation processes using microorganisms.
In 2023, Israel saw a record high of 15 new alternative protein startups, adding to an already robust ecosystem of over 80 active startups in this sector and more than 200 startups in food technologies.
This rapid expansion has solidified Israel’s position as a global leader in alternative proteins, ranking second only to the United States in private investment.
Regarding the mainstream adoption of alt-protein, Bruce Friedrich, president and founder of the Good Food Institute, likened alternative proteins to other green technologies such as renewable energy and electric vehicles.
“By investing in applied academic research, fostering innovative startups at every stage and facilitating international collaboration, we are accelerating the growth of Israel’s alternative protein ecosystem,” said Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority.
-www.israel21c.org, 2 June 2024
Arno's Commentary
The sentence, “ranking second only to the United States in private investment,” is noteworthy. One must realize that Israel is a tiny country with a population of about 8 million, compared to over 330 million for the US. Here again, we see Jewish wisdom is unprecedented. How successful these startup companies will be, only time will tell. But Israel is at the forefront.
We are reminded here of the words of our Lord Jesus: “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). One thing is crystal clear: Israel, proportionally in terms of population and geography, is leading the world.
There is more to come; Zechariah proclaims: “Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you” (Zechariah 8:23).
Arno Froese is the executive director of Midnight Call Ministries and editor-in-chief of the acclaimed prophetic magazines Midnight Call and News From Israel. He has authored a number of well-received books, and has sponsored many prophecy conferences in the U.S., Canada, and Israel. His extensive travels have contributed to his keen insight into Bible prophecy, as he sees it from an international perspective.
