Alpine Bio

We’re excited to share that we have recently achieved our largest planting to date. This all began with asking a question that was, at the time, deemed absurd:  Could dairy proteins be grown in plants? The answer was “Yes.” The result of pursuing that answer, day in and day out for the last eight years, is millions of soybean seeds now growing on a farm in the Midwest. Each one with the capacity to produce the dairy protein casein–proof positive that scalable molecular farming has become a reality. 🔓 Milestone Unlocked: Our biomanufacturing platform, which allows us to grow critical proteins like casein at scale, has now increased its output potential exponentially. 🚜 A profoundly appreciative thank you to NEXAT. By collaborating with the NEXAT team and using their state-of-the-art modular vehicle, we were able to ensure that our planting process was resource-efficient, caused reduced soil compaction, and produced fewer emissions. 🌱 While this planting is a momentous step forward, it’s still just the beginning. We’ve tested over 1,000 unique strategies to accumulate various proteins in plants, and are actively expanding our platform even further. #molecularfarming #biomanufacturing #innovation

Photosynthetic light harvesting is the ultimate tech moat. Which is a fancy way of saying: "Wow, isn't photosynthesis incredible?" Responsible for transforming sunlight, air, water, and minerals into the foundation of all terrestrial life, this feat of efficiency is the most vital biochemical reaction on the planet. It's also why our protein production operations aren't confined to a lab, but can take place in farmland under open sky and a shining sun. 🌱 ☀ #MolecularFarming #ClimateTech #Innovation #Sustainability #AgTech

To get our seeds from lab to field, it's beakers down and boots up. Here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the process behind our latest planting. Featuring: 💧 Alpine Bio CEO Magi Richani lending new meaning to the term 'sweat equity' as she meticulously inspects the NEXAT system. 🚜 The NEXAT system gliding across the field, planting our soybeans seeds through the Planting Green method, which involves sowing into a still-living green crop to maximize resource conservation. 🌱 Thomas Stoddard, VP of Operations, gazing out at the vast expanse of millions of freshly-planted seeds. 🌞 A sea of green potential: Millions of our soybean plants have now sprouted and are growing strong – each one with the ability to produce the dairy protein casein. #MolecularFarming #ClimateTech #Innovation #Sustainability #AgTech

Until recently, the term "dairy plant" would instantly conjure images of a facility where milk is extracted, processed, and prepared for distribution. We changed that. So here's an updated definition: Dairy Plant: A multicellular photosynthetic organism designed to produce dairy proteins such as casein. As in, "Alpine Bio now has millions of dairy plants actively growing in the Midwest." #MolecularFarming #ClimateTech #Innovation #Sustainability #AgTech

Molecular farming has the potential to open new markets and create new income opportunities for American soybean growers. This is one of many key takeaways found in a new peer-reviewed article co-authored by American Soybean Association staff Kyle Kunkler and Scott Gerlt. As part of a research topic symposium hosted by Frontiers in Plant Science, the world’s most cited plant science journal, the article explores the transformative potential of molecular farming for soybean growers in great detail. Check out the accompanying carousel for our highlights, or dive deeper by reading ASA’s release on the article and the article itself: 🗞️ American Soybean Association: Work of Kunkler & Gerlt on promising opportunities is peer reviewed & published: https://lnkd.in/g_s_cttC 🔬 Identity preserved plant molecular farming offers value-added opportunity for farmers - Kunkler & Gerlt: https://lnkd.in/gEwHPbpj #MolecularFarming #FoodScience #Agtech #Soybeans #ModernAg

Last week, our very own Magi Richani had the privilege of sharing the stage with Bill Gates to close the Breakthrough Energy Summit in London. The conference was momentous—a pivotal event that brought together all the different pieces of the #netzero puzzle into a single space dedicated to dialogue and collaboration. Our piece of that puzzle is protein: producing the proteins we depend on in a more sustainable and efficient manner through large-scale molecular farming, utilizing existing farmland and partnering with American soybean growers. For us, the element of scale is crucial—not only for achieving net zero but also for the long-term goal of building a more prosperous, protein-abundant future. What impressed us most in London was that a shared focus on scale seemed to be the connective tissue throughout the entire conference. It's easy to be optimistic when you spend the week surrounded by brilliant minds from around the world who are dedicated to ensuring that sustainable innovation doesn’t get stuck in incubation mode or have a failure to launch. We’d like to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone on the Breakthrough Energy team for their hard work in making this event happen. #BESummit24 #MolecularFarming #ClimateTech #Innovation #Sustainability

🌿 Job Opening: Pilot Plant Associate, South San Francisco Us: A plant genetics company transforming soybean plants into the world's most efficient protein factories. Recently, we overcame long-standing challenges in purification processes, culminating in the creation of our first Pilot Plant. You: A resourceful and resilient scientist ready to take on the role of Pilot Plant Associate and become a core member of our newly forged Pilot Plant team. Together, we can build the future of molecular farming, one recombinant protein at a time. #sfbayarea #sfjobs #biotechjobs https://lnkd.in/gQGDFDbX

Last week at #SynBioBeta2024 was an incredible experience. A huge thank you to SynBioBeta for featuring Alpine Bio’s Magi Richani alongside an incredible slate of panelists, including Elaine Watson of AgFunder, Alan Berry from Elo Life Systems, and John Hamer of DCVC Bio. The talk provided a fantastic opportunity to delve into the exciting technology behind molecular farming. It was especially inspiring to see that we aren’t the only ones excited about tapping the potential of plants to revolutionize how we produce critically important proteins. #molecularfarming #climatetech #sustainability #agtech

Are you attending #SynBioBeta2024 and interested in the immense potential of molecular farming? Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8 at 2:45 PM and make sure to join Alpine Bio’s Founder and CEO, Magi Richani, for a panel discussion on the transformative technology behind molecular farming and the opportunities it presents. Featuring industry experts Elaine Watson of AgFunder, Alan Berry from Elo Life Systems, and John Hamer of DCVC Bio, the panel will explore how molecular farming is revolutionizing the production of valuable proteins in staple crops, enhancing the efficiency of ingredient creation, and its potential for impacting global health, nutrition, and sustainability. #molecularfarming #climatetech #sustainability #agtech

Exciting News: This week we secured our 10th U.S. patent for 'Recombinant Milk Proteins and Food Compositions Comprising the Same.' This patent not only covers the production of milk proteins but also their use in food formulations. A big thank you to Elaine Watson and AgFunder for their thoughtful attention to detail in their coverage. What’s Next? ▪With an increasingly robust platform, our team is aggressively expanding into a diverse array of proteins. ▪Nobell Foods is transitioning into a division under a new master brand: Alpine Bio, The Biology Design Company. ▪This change aligns with our expanded capabilities—reflecting our evolution from focusing solely on dairy proteins to becoming a leader in full-spectrum biomanufacturing. ▪Going forward, Alpine Bio will spearhead the scale-up of our proprietary plant-grown casein and drive the expansion of our ingredients pipeline, while Nobell Foods remains committed to its mission of bringing delicious, animal-free cheese to the world.