263: How Israel became a world leader in food tech innovation

<div>Whenever there's a conversation taking place about the cutting edge of the food industry, the name of <a href="https://foodmatterslive.com/discover/article/the-startup-nation-the-ecosystem-israel-foodtech-sector/">one country keeps cropping up - Israel</a>.<br> <br> </div> <div>Whether it's discussing <a href="https://foodmatterslive.com/discover/article/best-plant-based-vegan-protein-sources/">plant-based innovations</a>, start-ups and investment, or lab-grown meat, we’re always drawn back to Israel.<br> <br> </div> <div>For a long time, home to a sparkling array of hi-tech industry, and now a global centre of food and agri-tech.    <br> <br> </div> <div>But why is Israel so central in helping to shape the future of our global food system, and how did it obtain this position?<br> <br> </div> <div>In this episode of the Table Talk podcast, we try to answer that question with the help of the <a href="https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/">Israel Innovation Authority</a>.<br> <br> </div> <div>The Israel Innovation Authority is a government agency designed to foster the development of industrial R&amp;D.<br> <br> </div> <div>Listen to the full episode to find out how they go about it, why it has been so successful to date, and what others countries might be able to learn.<br> <br> </div> <div>And take a peak at what's on the horizon, the projects that are getting people really excited about the future.<br> <br> </div> <div> <strong>Dr Ami Appelbaum, Chief Scientist and Chairman of the Board of Israel Innovation Authority<br> </strong><br> </div> <div>Dr Appelbaum has more than 36 years experience in research, development and senior level management in the field of the Semiconductor. <br> <br> </div> <div>Prior to the current job as Chief Scientist, Dr Appelbaum served for 22 years at numerous executive positions at KLA Tencor, $15.6B Market Cap and world leader in the business of capital equipment for the semiconductor industry based in the Silicon Valley, CA. <br> <br> </div> <div>His most recent job