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Making food from thin air with a portable bioreactor | DW News

May 23, 2026 1 min
biotechnologyfood securitymilitary technologyinnovation
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A new portable bioreactor uses air, water, and electricity to synthesize protein-based food for military personnel.

The US Army has awarded a $9 million contract to the startup Biosphere to develop a portable bioreactor capable of producing protein-based food in the field. This technology aims to solve supply chain vulnerabilities in war zones by allowing troops to manufacture food directly on-site, with future applications potentially extending to disaster relief and regions impacted by climate change.

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