Monetizing Ingredient Technology through Innovative Licensing

Published on January 19, 2023

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As demand for alternatives to animal-based proteins increases, more and more innovation in food technology is being created, with significant value delivered across the entire value chain. However, in the current climate of inflation and cost pressures, capturing the value of new ingredients technologies in the market is a major challenge. This article outlines the optimal approach how to set-up licensing agreements and to monetize the full potential.

In recent years, there have been substantial inflows of capital in companies creating sustainable alternatives to conventional animal-based foods. In the US, almost six billion in capital was raised by alternative protein companies in the last…