Sustainable Food and Feed Technology Center of Excellence

At LEC Partners, we are excited to announce our Sustainable Food and Feed Technology Center of Excellence (SFFT COE), providing deep sector knowledge across the food, agriculture, animal feed, and fermentation feedstock value chains.

Whether it's conducting feasibility studies, navigating complex supply chains, or optimizing bioprocessing designs, LEC empowers decision-makers with the knowledge and tools they need to shape the future of food.

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The Sustainable Food & Feed Future

The journey towards a more sustainable food and feed future will require a growing use of new technologies and upcycled compounds.

With new information arriving on an almost daily basis, successful projects require a balanced approach towards the past and future based on experience with industry standards and the latest food and feed technologies.

What clients are saying about working with us

"I was impressed by LEC's breadth of knowledge and access to experts and Key Opinion Leaders. Our project had a general market analysis component, as well as deep dives on technical and financial details, and they delivered on all three.
I would highly recommend their services.
- Yuliana Mihaylova, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Expertise Across the Food Value Chain

Whether your company is a feed producer, a food technology provider, or a consumer of the next generation of food and feed products, our global team of experts has the experience to guide you to success.

Global Market Analysis

Providing valuable insights on regional policies, current conditions, trends and emerging technologies impacting food and feed markets.

Technology Evaluation

Conducting technical assessments of feedstock sourcing, R&D, production, scaling, distribution, and alternative ingredients as B2B or B2C products.

Techno-Economic Review

Assessing the economic viability of alternative protein projects by evaluating feedstocks, CAPEX, OPEX, COGS, bioprocessing, and product formulation risks.

Regulatory Guidance

Navigating regulatory frameworks, understanding incentives, goals and mandates covering fermentation, cultivated meat, molecular farming, plant-cell culture, and novel ingredient markets for sustainable food and feed.

16+
Sustainable Food and Feed Experts

28+
Average Years of Experience

94%
PhD, MBA & Advanced Degrees

7
Countries

How We Work

We make it easy to collaborate and quickly get started on your sustainable food or feed project, building a team based on your project goals.

Individually, our experts stay abreast of developments in their respective fields. Collectively, we regularly meet to share insights on emerging trends and regulations. This allows us to deliver the interdisciplinary advice, assessment, plans and solutions that best serve your needs.

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Meet our Sustainable Food and Feed Technology Experts

Our SFFT Center of Excellence boasts a team of world-class experts. Our multi-disciplinary teams are accessible through a single point of contact, enabling seamless collaboration with your team.

Maya Benami, PhD

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE LEAD
Technical Due Diligence
Cultivated Meat, Fermentation,
Plant-Based Protein, Feedstocks,
Microbiology

Greg Potter, PhD

PROJECT DIRECTOR
Techno-Economic Analyses
Cultivated Meat, Plant-Cell Culture,
Fermentation

Mike Sticklen, PhD

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Bio-based Feedstock Specialist
Chemical Engineer

Rudy Ram-Zhu, MSc

EXPERT

Innovation Engineer
Fermentation, Plant-Cell Culture

Alexandre Morel, PhD

EXPERT
Bioprocessing and Bioreactor
Design, Cultivated Meat, Bio-
based Material

Stacey Skaalure, PhD

EXPERT
Grants and Technical Due
Diligence, Alternative Dairy,
Biomass and Cell Technologies

Jennifer Kaplan, MBA

EXPERT
Techno-Economic Analysis and
LCA Technology Evaluation
Next-Generation Feedstocks

Mathilde do Chi, LLM

EXPERT
US & EU Compliance & Reporting
Food Law, Legislation, Regulation

Case Studies: Delivering Results for Clients

We’ve worked with forward-thinking organizations in diverse industries, providing unbiased guidance and detailed analysis of hydrogen projects.

CASE STUDY

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Techno-Economic Analysis of Animal-Free Protein Production

A biotechnology company sought to scale up the production of a recombinant protein using precision fermentation. The challenge was to develop a comprehensive techno-economic model...

CASE STUDY

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Fermentation of Lactose into Food and Feed Ingredients

A milk processor was producing food and feed ingredients using their own processed milk and ingredients purchased from other companies. The company sought to determine whether it was more profitable...

Build the Future of Food and Feed with LEC

The journey towards the future of food starts today. Our Sustainable Food and Feed Technology Center of Excellence is here to guide you through the complexities of this evolving market. Let us help you unlock hidden value in your supply chain and meet your project goals.

Our Services

Our SFFT COE provides tailored services designed to meet the unique needs of sustainable food and feed businesses:

Funding & Due Diligence

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Identify the best funding sources and validate investment assumptions.

Techno-Economic Analysis & Project Planning

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Gain insights from engineering reviews to ensure your project’s financial viability.

Project Development & Operations

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Receive expert guidance through every phase 
of your project, from concept to completion.

Regulatory & Specialty Services

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Leverage our deep knowledge of global regulations to ensure compliance and maximize market opportunities.

Market Strategy & Analysis

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Develop successful business strategies backed by comprehensive market analysis.