MicroHarvest has launched its pilot plant in Lisbon—enabling the company to produce single-cell protein samples. The official launch of the pilot is a milestone in MicroHarvest's mission to reshape the landscape of sustainable food production, the company says.

With the ability to operate beyond labscale in-house, the pilot plant is expected to accelerate MicroHarvest's journey toward commercialization and market availability. The plant will produce protein samples for customers, allowing the company to further hone its technology and test production runs before bringing them to commercial scale.