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Israeli Firm Unveils Eco-Friendly Cheese from Engineered Potatoes

2/8/2025

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Finally Foods, an innovative Israeli company, has created genetically engineered potatoes that generate cow milk proteins, paving the way for sustainable cheese production. This groundbreaking approach could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions from traditional dairy farming. With plans for field trials in Israel, the company is also pursuing regulatory approval in both Israel and the US to bring this eco-friendly cheese to market.

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Finally Foods, an innovative Israeli company, has created genetically engineered potatoes that generate cow milk proteins, paving the way for sustainable cheese production. This groundbreaking approach could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions from traditional dairy farming. With plans for field trials in Israel, the company is also pursuing regulatory approval in both Israel and the US to bring this eco-friendly cheese to market.