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MeliBio is an American food tech company that replaces the use of honeybees with microorganisms as a medium for honey production.[2][3][4] The company was founded in 2020 by Darko Mandich and Aaron Schaller.[5]
MeliBio is based in Oakland, California.[6]
History
Origins
MeliBio was founded in 2020 by Darko Mandich and Aaron Schaller in Berkeley, California.[7][8][9] The company uses plant science and precision fermentation to produce honey without the need for bees.[10][11][12]
Recognition
In November 2021, MeliBio was recognized by Time as one of "The Best Inventions of 2021".[13] In December 2022, MeliBio was mentioned by the New York Times in the article "How Will We Eat in 2023? Here Are 10 Predictions.".[14]
Funding
In March 2022, MeliBio raised $5.7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Astanor Ventures.[15] In November 2022, MeliBio raised $2.2 million in an extension round. The round was led by Collaborative Fund.[16]
Product
MeliBio currently produces bee-free honey using plant-based ingredients as a direct substitute to traditional honey.[17] In May 2022, MeliBio was showcased at Eleven Madison Park in a collaboration for World Bee Day.[18] In December 2022, MeliBio announced a partnership with Narayan Foods to launch an organic honey product in 75,000 European stores.[19]
References
- ^ Ho, Sally (2021-10-01). "We Tasted the World's First Real Honey Made Without Bees From MeliBio and We Couldn't Taste the Difference". Green Queen. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Hall, Christine. "MeliBio's honey production, minus bees, will get you buzzing". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Starostinetskaya, Anna. "New Startup MeliBio Uses Technology, Not Bees, to Make Real Honey". VegNews.com. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "What's the buzz on beeless honey?". KCCI. 2022-06-08. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "Darko u SAD radi na proizvodnji meda bez pčela: Za B92.net o tome šta ćemo jesti za 20 godina". B92.net (in Serbian). Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "Vegan Honey Tastes Like the Real Thing. But Will It Save the Bees?". Bon Appétit. 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Peters, Adele (2020-10-20). "This honey is real—but it wasn't made by bees". Fast Company. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Axworthy, Nicole. "Butterfinger Copycat, Bee-Free Honey, and More Vegan Food News of the Week". VegNews.com. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Fuchs, Liliana (2021-10-26). "La miel vegana llega al mercado: sabe igual, pero no intervienen las abejas". Directo al Paladar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "Making honey without bees and milk without cows". BBC News. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ admin (2021-04-22). "Honey without bees?". The Western Producer. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "Así es la primera miel vegana en la que no intervienen las abejas". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Magazine, Time (2021-11-10). "Bee-Free MeliBio Honey Without Bees". Time. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ Severson, Kim (2022-12-27). "How Will We Eat in 2023? Here Are 10 Predictions". New York Times.
- ^ Lakhani-Kanji, Riya (2022-04-07). "World's First Bee-Free Honey Company MeliBio Secures $5.7M In Funding". Plant Based News. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Southey, Flora (2022-12-02). "Plant-based 'honey without bees' prepares to create a buzz in Europe". Food Navigator. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ Zimberoff, Larissa (2022-06-16). "Lab-Made Honey Tastes Like the Real Deal. Is That a Good Thing?". Bon Appetit. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ NA, Vegconomist (2022-05-20). "MeliBio and Eleven Madison Park Showcase Bee-Free Honey for World Bee Day". Vegconomist. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ Southey, Flora (2022-12-02). "Plant-based 'honey without bees' prepares to create a buzz in Europe". Food Navigator. Retrieved 2023-01-08.