Mori formerly Cambridge Crops manufactures all-natural protective layer to slow down the spoiling process of food and keep fresher food for longer.
Lab-to-Launch Lounge
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Adam Behrens is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mori, a company that enhances food resilience using a natural and edible protein derived from silk. Mori Silk™ can be integrated at any stage, from farm to shelf, optimizing the growth, processing, packaging, transportation, and enjoyment of various food products. In addition to his role at Mori, Adam serves as a Board Member at C2Sense, a medical diagnostics company. He has dedicated his career to developing and translating technologies in food, agriculture, healthcare, and nutrition. He has authored over 20 publications and holds numerous patents. Previously, he was a postdoctoral associate in the Langer Lab at MIT, where he managed projects aimed at improving healthcare and nutrition in developing countries. In 2017, he was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Adam holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Maryland's Kofinas Lab.
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