THE PROBLEM

Global meat demand is surging, but conventional production comes with a steep environmental cost—high emissions, heavy land and water use, and dependence on antibiotics. While plant-based alternatives are more sustainable and gaining traction, they often lack the taste and nutritional profile to win over consumers.

THE SOLUTION

Project Eaden is redefining plant-based meat with its proprietary fiber-spinning technology. Borrowing techniques from the textile industry, they create plant-based fibers that mimic the texture of real meat—right down to collagen and muscle fibers. The result? A product that’s as close to meat as it gets, without the environmental impact.

WHY WE INVESTED

The plant-based meat market is growing fast. As awareness of health, sustainability, and animal welfare accelerates, the demand for superior plant-based options is only increasing. In Germany alone, the ham market is worth $2 billion. Project Eaden is uniquely positioned to capture this momentum.

What truly sets Project Eaden apart is the eating experience. Their ultra-realistic textures replicate the complex chew of real meat, convincing even the most skeptical meat lovers. This is a plant-based product that doesn’t feel like a compromise—it’s indulgent, satisfying, and poised to convert a new wave of consumers.

SCIENCE-BASED IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Compared to animal meat, Project Eaden’s alternative offers significant benefits per kilogram: Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20 kg CO₂-eq, equivalent to driving about 100 kilometers in an average fossil fuel car; cuts water use by 43 to 56 m³, equivalent to daily water use of up to 659 European citizens*; decreases land use by 9 to 18 m², roughly the size of two parking spaces.

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December 5, 2025 Wenn der Schinken aus der Textilmaschine kommt

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