Newform Foods

Meet Uraisha Magan, PhD, R&D lead here at Newform Foods. She joins us with over 13 years of experience in applied and academic research and holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Pretoria, along with a master’s degree in biochemistry. Further to this, Uraisha has occupied diverse roles in bioprocess development, product formulation, and quality control, particularly during her tenure as a candidate researcher and Laboratory Technician. These roles showcase her versatility, aptitude and hunger for tackling challenges in the field of cultivated animal products. Her comprehensive skill set, ranging from tissue culture to project management, positions her as a valuable asset for advancing research and development within the sector. “My drivers are impactful research, sustainability and, most importantly, animal welfare! I am dedicated to advancing cultivated animal products. I strive to promote innovation in the space, ensuring a future where animal welfare and environmental sustainability go hand in hand.” We’re excited to have Uraisha onboard as we continue Shaping Tomorrow’s Food Landscape together! #cultivatedanimalproducts #cellularagriculture #foodsystems #foodtech

BREAKING NEWS 🚀 We're excited to announce that we are now members of Cellular Agriculture Europe! 🎉 CAE is a coalition of companies that are committed to playing their part in building a more resilient and sustainable future. We are entrepreneurs, innovators, and food lovers, who develop an alternative to the current production process of meat, fish or dairy products. "Joining Cellular Agriculture Europe is a milestone for Newform Foods, especially now that we're setting up a commercial hub in the region. As we continue our mission to Shape Tomorrow's Food Landscape, it's important to be able to collaborate with industry leaders across the EU." – Brett Thompson, co-founder/CEO, Newform Foods. It's an honour to be included alongside other incredible new joiners: Alternative Proteins Association, Bruno Cell S.r.l., Cell4Food, Fishway, Food Novelties, LabFarm.pl, Mewery, Re:meat, Tech4Meat, Roslin Technologies, and Upstream Foods! 👏 Get the full story:  📢 https://shorturl.at/A8t8R #CellAgriEU #cultivatedanimalproducts #cellularagriculture #foodsystems #foodtech

The animal advocate who wants you to eat more meat. Two years ago, our CEO Brett Thompson was invited to speak at TEDxCapeTown. Since then we’ve grown, evolved and rebranded, but the mission is still the same: To provide the world with the meat they love, made in the best way possible. Check out the full talk below: https://bit.ly/3RQ7Tc6 #cultivatedanimalproducts #cellularagriculture #foodsystems #foodtech

We are proud to announce that we have been nominated in two categories at the Global Startup Awards Africa! Public voting is open and you can help us bring home the gold! We're in the 'Women in tech' and 'Green startup of the year' categories. As always, a massive shout out to our team for their unrelenting spirit in helping us get here. Follow this link to cast your vote --> https://bit.ly/4eAVFOm #cultivatedanimalproducts #cellularagriculture #foodsystems #foodtech

Ever wonder what happens during a day in the life of a biotech CEO? Join our co-founder Brett Thompson next week for a webinar hosted by Gradlinc to find out! The event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the cutting-edge developments in cultivated animal products and their transformative potential. Don't miss out! 📅 24 June 2024 ⏲ 17h00 to 17h30 (SAST) Follow this link to log on 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ctRsKA #cultivatedanimalproducts #cellularagriculture #foodsystems #foodtech

Last week our R&D Lead Uraisha Magan and our Business Lead Martin Dovey brought the #cultivatedanimalproducts discussion to Africa's Big 7 stage. The event was a gathering of B2B food & beverage industry leaders focused on innovation. It was an opportunity to network and bring our vision of Shaping Tomorrow's Food Landscape to the industry at large. Thanks to Bronwyn Williams for moderating the discussion! #cultivatedanimalproducts #cellularagriculture #foodsystems #foodtech

That's a wrap from our London Immersion week! 🚀 Over the past week, we joined Madica's portfolio of pioneering startups to engage in insightful sessions, hands-on mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities. After pitching at the Africa Tech Summit we had the opportunity to engage with stakeholders from various startups and government organisations about how to expand our networks, particularly in the UK. A massive thank you to Madica, the incredible founders, mentors and hosts for making this trip possible! #cultivatedanimalproducts #cellularagriculture #foodsystems #foodtech

Go behind the scenes of our Small Giants cover shoot with Forbes Africa! In the June-July issue, for the first time, Forbes Africa captures the essence of the hyper-local in Africa, showcasing the true grit and resilience inherent within our continent’s economies, capturing the progress of small companies big on ideas, culture and community. Get your digital copy: brnw.ch/21wKC4o #cultivatedanimalproducts #cellularagriculture #foodsystems #foodtech

It's always an honour to be featured in Forbes Africa, but when you make the front cover, that's a different type of feeling. This past week has been a massive breakthrough moment for our company and to get this recognition is truly humbling as we continue on our mission to Shape Tomorrow's Food Landscape. A heartfelt thank you to the team at Forbes for making this happen and to our team back at home for their unrelenting spirit in helping us get here! #cultivatedanimalproducts #cellularagriculture #foodsystems #foodtech

We spent Day 2 of our London Immersion Trip at the Africa Tech Summit which was a huge success! The summit featured 300+ delegates, 150+ companies, and the market open at the London Stock Exchange. Our two portfolio companies also shone at the Investment Showcase with Chidalu Onyenso presenting on "Empowering African Businesses: Real Stories of Solar Success" with Earthbond, and Brett Thompson and Tasneem Karodia showcasing on "Shaping Tomorrow's Food Landscape through Technology and Innovation," with Newform Foods. Our Head of Madica, Emmanuel Adegboye, participated in an investment showcase panel session where Melanin Kapital, VeendHQ (Techstars '23), poa! internet, One Health, and OkHi Smart Addressing showcased their innovative solutions to the panel of investors alongside Boko Inyundo, Founder of The Sixth D; Selma Ribica, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at First Circle Capital; Eunice Wambui, Investment Principal at Founders Factory Africa; and John Lazar, Co-Founder and General Partner at Enza Capital. It was fantastic connecting with founders, investors, and other ecosystem players. Huge thanks to The Africa Tech Summit and Andrew Fassnidge, Lauren Adair, Mark Abel Mugenwa and the rest of the #ATSLDN team for creating such an impactful conference. We’re already looking forward to next year! Excited to kickstart Day 3 of our Immersion Trip! Stay tuned for more updates! 🚀✨ #ImmersionTrip #AfricaTechSummit #TechInAfrica #TechInnovation #FounderSupport #Networking #InvestmentShowcase #AfricanTechStartups #ATS #ATSLDN