PoLoPo

PoLoPo is a molecular farming pioneer producing proteins directly in common crops, beginning with egg protein (ovalbumin) grown in potatoes. The biotechnology startup was founded in 2022 by scientists with a deep understanding of plant genetics and protein expression. PoLoPo has won multiple innovation awards and is funded by leading food-tech investors including FoodLabs, Milk & Honey Ventures, CPT Capital, Siddhi Capital, Plug and Play, and Hack Capital.

Ness Ziona, IsraelFounded 2022

Molecular Farming Eggs IngredientsProduction

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Jul 28, 2025

PoLoPo Shifts Focus to High-Protein Potatoes for the Chips Industry

Plant-BasedBusiness

Apr 8, 2025

PoLoPo Completes Plans for Pilot Production Plant for Functional Protein Extraction

Molecular FarmingBusiness

Mar 18, 2025

PoLoPo Increases Lab-Scale Sample Production to Supply Hundreds of Grams per Month of Functional Proteins, Successfully Completes First Outdoor Field

Plant-BasedBusiness

Dec 16, 2024

PoLoPo Scales to Field Cultivation of Protein-Producing Potato Plants

Molecular FarmingBusiness

Oct 30, 2024

PoLoPo Signs Agreement with CSM Ingredients to Bring Egg Protein from Molecular Farming to Commercial Baking Market

Molecular FarmingBusiness

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