On February 5, 2024, Aquafarmtory signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Jiaxing Institute of Future Food. The partnership aims to innovate food protein manufacturing and ensure a high-quality supply. James Wu, CEO of Aquafarmtory, discussed the cooperation with key figures, including Academician Chen Jian, Professor Li Jianghua, Professor Du Guocheng, Vice Dean Chen Anjun, and Assistant Dean Professor Cui Shixiu. Both sides had in-depth talks about future food sector opportunities and expressed optimism about their collaboration.
Right: James Wu, CEO of Aquafarmtory
About Jiaxing Institute of Future Food
The Jiaxing Institute of Future Food is a collaborative initiative founded by the People’s Government of Xiuzhou District, Jiaxing City, the team of Academician Chen Jian, and Wufangzhai Group Co., Ltd. The institute currently hosts six research teams made up of experts and professors from Jiangnan University, Wuhan University, and Zhejiang University.
The institute focuses on four core research areas: artificial food processing technology, functional food processing for special needs, food intelligent equipment technology, and the development of AI sensory instruments. It brings together an international team specializing in future food technologies. The team emphasizes originality, independent intellectual property rights, and continuous innovation, along with scalable development. The institute has also established research, pilot test, and service platforms to support its work.
About Aquafarmtory
Aquafarmtory is an innovative tech company specializing in precision fermentation technology, with a focus on protein products. By partnering with the Jiaxing Institute of Future Food, we aim to replace certain plant and animal proteins, fostering a shift from traditional farming to modern industrial production methods. Through this collaboration, we strive to accelerate the healthy and sustainable growth of the food industry and its supply chain.
Building on the health benefits demonstrated by plant and animal proteins in large-scale data experiments, we are committed to transforming the food protein manufacturing model. Our aim is to ensure a high-quality supply while driving the future food industry in a new direction.
As part of this collaboration, we will focus on applying proteins in food additives and aim to develop an innovative product suitable for various food types. This partnership will involve optimizing fermentation engineering, exploring new cooperation models, executing R&D projects, and actively seeking opportunities throughout the entire food application development process. Our goal is to maximize the strengths of both parties in technology, products, and industrialization.
We look forward to this strategic partnership driving innovative development in the food industry and ushering in a new era of food protein manufacturing. Additionally, we hope this collaboration model can serve as an example for future food science research, inspiring more possibilities for industry-academia-research cooperation and jointly promoting technological innovation and industrial upgrades.
