One way of producing animal-free milk especially casein or whey proteins is through precision fermentation. It involves a five-step process: (1) genetic engineering, (2) cell growth, (3) protein production by the cells, (4) purification (downstream processing), and finally the food product.

Through precision fermentation, we create an avenue for creating sustainable and ethical alternatives to conventional dairy farming. Esco Aster’s cutting edge facility is now enhanced to an impressive 8,000L capacity enabling the production of diverse range of complementary proteins, one of which is milk protein.

Some of the most aggressive pests of agriculture are insect larvae. According to statistics, farmers worldwide use more than 400,000 tons of insecticide annually. These pesticides can harm farm workers and may cause collateral damage to pollinators and other wildlife. Meanwhile, insects have already evolved resistance to many pesticides, forcing our farmers to apply even more.

However, there is a growing trend of regulating these pesticides due to public concerns about insecticide residues in food and potential adverse effects on biodiversity. With a non-toxic target mode of action, utilization of pheromones are a unique way of an effective pest and resistance management. Their application in agriculture equips farmers with a radically different and highly sustainable form of insect control, helping optimize crop yield. These in turn preserve biodiversity and maintain ecosystem balance.