Modern Meadow

Modern Meadow are a company based in New Jersey, USA, which focus on biofabricated and plant-based chemicals and materials. Their product line includes sustainable alternative leather materials, the focus of this profile. IDTechEx spoke with Catherine Roggero-Lovisi, CEO of Modern Meadow.

Modern Meadow have engineered yeast to produce collagen through fermentation. The collagen is then assembled into a range of materials to become bioleather, called 'Zoa bioleather'.