Melt&Marble, a company specializing in precision-fermented fats, has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of Tue Hodal as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Paulo Teixeira as Product Manager. Hodal, with over 25 years of experience in biotech and pharma, will focus on bioprocess optimization as the company prepares for large-scale commercial production. Teixeira, who holds a PhD in Bioengineering, will shape the company's product development strategy, focusing on enhancing taste and mouthfeel in alternative food products.

Melt&Marble's technology uses precision fermentation to create tailored fats for various industries, with plans to scale production to tonnes per batch this year. The company has secured grants from the European Union and partnered with Valio to develop next-generation plant-based products. The European Innovation Council and Horizon Europe DELICIOUS project also support their work in improving functionality and taste in plant-based foods. These new hires are crucial for the company's future growth and expansion into the market of sustainable alternatives to animal-based products and existing plant-based options.