Emerging Markets
FoodTech — Cultivated Meat & Precision Fermentation
Aleph Farms
Cultivated Beef • Rehovot
MoH Approved
Funding: $105M Series B
Equipment Fit
Shimadzu LC-MSNikon ConfocalBrookfield RheologyMettler-Toledo Balances
Remilk
Precision Fermentation (Dairy) • Rehovot
Commercial (Gad Dairy Partnership)
Funding: $120M Series B
Equipment Fit
Shimadzu HPLCMettler-Toledo DSCShimadzu ICP-OESUV-Vis
ImaginDairy
Precision Fermentation (Dairy) • Israel
R&D / Pre-commercial
Funding: Undisclosed
Equipment Fit
Shimadzu HPLCUV-VisGC-MSMettler-Toledo pH
SuperMeat
Cultivated Chicken • Ness Ziona
Pilot Plant
Funding: $3M+
Equipment Fit
Nikon Inverted MicroscopesHPLCUV-VisBrookfield Texture
Steakholder Foods
3D Bioprinting • Ness Ziona
Public (Nasdaq: STKH)
Funding: Public
Equipment Fit
Brookfield RheologyNikon MicroscopyFTIRHPLC
Equipment Opportunity Matrix — FoodTech
| Agentek Brand | Application | Aleph | Remilk | ImaginDairy | SuperMeat | Steakholder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimadzu HPLC | Protein purity, amino acids | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Shimadzu GC-MS | Flavor/aroma profiling | ● | ● | ● | ● | ○ |
| Nikon Microscopy | Cell culture QC, tissue imaging | ● | ○ | ○ | ● | ● |
| Brookfield Rheology | Texture, bioink viscosity | ● | ○ | ○ | ● | ● |
| Mettler-Toledo DSC | Protein stability, powder QC | ○ | ● | ● | ○ | ○ |
| Mettler-Toledo Balances | Sample prep, formulation | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
● = Primary need | ○ = Secondary/optional
Cannabis — Pharmaceutical & Medical Analytical Labs
Panaxia Pharmaceutical
Pharma-grade Cannabis • Lod
Key Contact
Genia Levinton (Analytical R&D Manager, M.Sc Chemistry)
Equipment Needs
Shimadzu HPLCLC-MS/MSGC-MSICP-MSMettler-Toledo Balances
IMC Israel Medical Cannabis
Medical Cannabis • Israel
Key Contact
R&D via Technion (Prof. Meiri)
Equipment Needs
Shimadzu GC-MSHPLCNikon MicroscopyMettler-Toledo Moisture
Tikun Olam
Medical Cannabis • Tel Aviv
Equipment Needs
GC-MSHPLCLC-MS/MSICP-MSMettler-Toledo Balances
Israeli MoH Mandatory Cannabis Testing — Shimadzu Product Mapping
| Required Test | Shimadzu Product | Model | All 3 Need? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potency (THC, CBD, cannabinoids) | HPLC | Nexera Series | ✓ |
| Terpene Profiling | GC-MS / GC-FID | GCMS-QP2050 / GC-2030 | ✓ |
| Pesticide Residues (400+ compounds) | LC-MS/MS + GC-MS/MS | LCMS-8060NX + TQ8050NX | ✓ |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As) | ICP-MS | ICPMS-2030 | ✓ |
| Mycotoxins | LC-MS/MS | LCMS-8060NX | ✓ |
| Residual Solvents | Headspace GC-MS | HS-20 + GCMS-QP2050 | ✓ |
→ 100% of mandatory cannabis tests are served by Shimadzu instruments distributed by Agentek