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Israeli Startup Plantopia Raises $9 Million to Revolutionize Cheese Alternatives

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Israeli Startup Plantopia Raises $9 Million to Revolutionize Cheese Alternatives
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By ליאור באקאלו

First reported by N12 · Jul 22, 2026

What happened

Israeli startup Plantopia raised $9 million to build a factory producing oat sprout-based cheese alternatives that melt and stretch like real cheese. Led by Schreiber Foods and local investors, the company aims to launch production in Kibbutz Sdot Yam by Q3 2026 and plans FDA safety approval soon.

  • 01Plantopia raised $9 million to build a cheese alternative factory in Kibbutz Sdot Yam.
  • 02The startup produces casein protein from oat sprouts to mimic real cheese's melt and stretch.
  • 03Funding round led by Schreiber Foods with Tnuva, Yotvata, and Tempo also participating.
  • 04Plantopia plans to start production in Q3 2026 and seeks FDA GRAS certification soon.
  • 05Rising whey protein prices and demand for sustainable protein boost Plantopia's market potential.
  • 06CEO Tal Lotzki says their product matches dairy cheese quality and offers an eco-friendly alternative.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsPlantopia, Schreiber Foods, Tnuva, Yotvata, Tempo, Hebrew University, FDA, Siddhi Capital
PlacesKibbutz Sdot Yam, Kiryat Shmona, United States

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N12Center · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Israeli Startup Plantopia Raises $9 Million to Revolutionize Cheese Alternatives
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Israeli Startup Plantopia Raises $9 Million to Revolutionize Cheese Alternatives

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