About Us
INVENT. MTE develops protein ingredients that transform the texture of alternative meat. Our unique IP lies in the utilization of Gaius.AI's advanced automated industrial extrusion processes. Our products perfectly mimic and enhance the sensation of meat.
PRODUCE. The company was founded in 2020 by the highest-ranking technologists in Israel’s food industry and by 2021 submitted its first patent. Joined by world-class data scientists, protein engineers, and mechanical engineers, MTE introduces industry-oriented solutions to food mass production. Collaborating with leading multinational food companies, MTE was selected by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology as one of 2020’s most promising start-ups.
GROW. Consumers are curious about today’s meat alternatives, but they aren’t happy with them. They crave something closer to meat. Our products beat market leaders because texture is key to consumer satisfaction. Offering a meaty experience indistinguishable from the real thing, MTE’s TextMeat™ technology provides a solution for businesses looking to increase customer retention, rise above their competition, and grow in organic sales.
Why Work With MTE
We're promoting climate action
and providing an environmental solution
We're Accelerating the world's
transition to alternative meat
We're an innovative technology-driven
young startup
We're taking an active step toward
a sustainable future
We Work With
Meet: The Team
MTE connects industry-leading multidisciplinary experts - food engineers, biochemical researchers, product developers and entrepeneurs - turning R&D into mass production.
Dr. Yishai Mishor
Dr. Yishai Mishor is MTE's founder. Prior to MTE, Yishai was founder and CEO of Ein Hamishpat, a legal-tech start-up.
His 20-year career spans law, business, academia and politics, including serving as Chief of Staff to the President of Israel. Yishai holds a PhD in Law from the University of Oxford and was a professor at Oxford.
CEO
Dalia Mandelman
Dalia Mandelman is the former CEO of Strauss Coffee Israel and former CEO of Carmel Winery.
She brings 30 years of management, marketing and sales experience in the food, medical and hospitality industries.
Business Consultant
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Moshe Juki Nesher
Moshe (Juky) Nesher brings extensive expertise in global development, production, purchasing and marketing of plant-based food products.
Moshe’s previous experience includes Chief Technologist for Nestle Israel, Chief Technologist for Tivall Food Industries and Head of Procurement for Osem-Nestle Group in Israel.
COO
Shlomo Ben Shimol
Shlomo Benshimol brings extensive experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial management for multinational companies.
Shlomo is also a certified public accountant in Israel and was the Chief Internal Auditor for Checkpoint, an Israeli tech giant, Strauss Group, Israel’s second-largest food company, and Bank Mizrahi. He was previously a Deloitte partner.
Head of Finance
Yamit Tal
Yamit Tal is a food technologist with over 20 years of experience leading cross-functional teams through the entire product development lifecycle.
Having specialized in meat substitutes, she brings knowledge in frozen, chilled and extrusion technologies. Her previous positions include management positions in Nestle Israel & Maabarot Group. Yamit holds a BSc in Biotechnology and Food Engineering from the Technion in Israel, and an MBA from the University of Haifa.
CTO
Erel Dagan
Erel Dagan is a food technologist with over 6 years of experience in the food industry in quality assurance, production and product development.
Erel holds a BSc in Biotechnology and Food Engineering from the Technion in Israel and brings with her experience from various food companies, including Osem-Nestle.
Head of Production Technologies and QA
Moshe Iserovici
Moshe Iserovici, VP of Technical Process & Technology
Moshe Iserovici has rich experience in food extrusion and die design, having previously worked as Chief Mechanical Engineer at Unilever Israel.
Moshe is the owner of several registered patents in the field of food extrusion.
VP of Technical Process & Technology
David Bensal
David Bensal brings rich experience as Chief Technologist and Operation Manager at some of the leading companies in the Israeli food and oil industry,
including working as Chief Technologist at Strauss Coffee, the 5th largest coffee company in the word.
Technological Adviser
