Green Technology

Meat the Next Research and Development Company Limited

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55 Potential

Decision Maker

Mr. Markus Cheung
info@meattn.com
+852 34650518
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Raw Description
We are a food technology company with R&D teams in China and HK. We provide a one-stop solution on plant-based food and drinks, aiming to bring technology into next-generation food and beverages to solve food shortages and attain the zero carbon goal. | Description | A food technology company providing a one-stop solution on plant-based food and drinks || Product | 1. New Soy Species Development | 2. Self-developed HME Machines | 3. Self-amended Dry Extrusion | 4. Animal-like Oil Technology

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

Meat the Next is a Hong Kong-based food biotechnology firm specializing in the end-to-end development of plant-based proteins. They differentiate themselves by controlling the entire value chain: from raw material (Soy Species) to processing hardware (Self-developed HME and Dry Extrusion machines) and finished product (Animal-like Oil Technology). Their mission focuses on food security and carbon neutrality through engineering innovation.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 55 (Adjacent Tech / Precision Engineering)

Why this Score? While Meat the Next is a food company, they are also a hardware manufacturer (HME Machines). High-Moisture Extrusion (HME) involves extreme pressures and abrasive plant fibers that cause rapid wear on stainless steel or tungsten carbide dies and screws. 6C’s diamond technology can significantly extend the lifecycle of their proprietary machinery, reduce downtime, and provide advanced sensing for their R&D lab.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Extrusion Tooling PCD/Diamond Coated Dies Diamond's hardness (Vickers > 8000 HV) resists the abrasive nature of plant fibers and mineral additives in dry extrusion, extending die life by 10x-50x vs. steel.
Process Hygiene BDD Electrochemical Cells Boron-Doped Diamond (BDD) generates hydroxyl radicals for on-site, chemical-free "Green Disinfection" of food-grade soy processing wastewater and surfaces.
Thermal Precision PCD Heat Spreaders HME machines require precise temperature profiles to ensure "Animal-like Oil" texture. Diamond’s thermal conductivity (> 2000 W/mK) allows for ultra-fast cooling of extrusion zones.
Nutrient Sensing BDD Sensors Use BDD electrodes to monitor the concentration of specific nutrients or contaminants in real-time during the "New Soy Species" development phase.
Low Friction Coating DLC/PCD Screw Coating Reduces the coefficient of friction (CoF < 0.1) on extruder screws, decreasing energy consumption and preventing protein "burning" or sticking.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "Your HME machines deal with high-viscosity plant proteins and high pressures; how often is your R&D team replacing extrusion die inserts due to orifice deformation or abrasive wear, and how does that affect the consistency of your protein fiber textures?"
  • Value Statement: "6C can help Meat the Next achieve its 'Zero Carbon' goal by reducing machinery energy loss through diamond-based low-friction coatings and eliminating chemical waste in your processing lines using BDD electrochemical oxidation."