# AI Plant-Based Meat NotCo Creates Sustainable Protein Like Vegan Burgers and Hot Dogs Using Tech By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-burgers References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/artificial-intelligence-algorithms-vegan-meat/) & [thenotcompany](http://www.thenotcompany.com/) Using a combination of [artificial intelligence, biochemistry and plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glp-booster-by-notco), this Chilean company creates vegan burgers and meat. NotCo (or The Not Company) believes in using tech for good by using an AI model to address the issue of global food security. Their non-human food scientist Giuseppe is programmed to enhance nutrition and be environmentally conscious, so it understands the limited availability of resources while also taking taste preferences into account. The result is [plant-based vegan burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novameat-plantbased-proteins) as well as other meats, eggs and dairy products like cheese and milk. NotCo replicates the taste and texture of hamburgers and hot dogs, but in a way that's sustainable at the molecular level. Their sustainable protein products provide a solution to [animal agriculture and climate change](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-meat). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **AI-based Plant Protein:** Innovative artificial intelligence and plant-based technology is driving the creation of sustainable protein products, offering a new horizon for the food industry to meet increasing global food security concerns. - **Meat Alternatives From Biochemistry:** Biochemistry is being used to replicate the texture and flavor of meat, opening up a new market for meat alternatives that imitate the experience of animal-derived products. - **Environmental Consciousness:** Consumers are increasingly demanding more environmentally-conscious products; companies such as NotCo are offering plant-based alternatives that can help mitigate climate change and animal agriculture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food:** NotCo is disrupting the traditional animal agriculture industry by offering sustainable protein products that imitate the taste and texture of meat, cheese and milk with a high-tech approach. - **Technology:** Artificial intelligence and biochemistry are driving innovation for plant-based protein products, offering exciting possibilities for the tech industry to improve the food sector through sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. - **Environmental:** NotCo's sustainable protein products are contributing to the protection of the environment, highlighting the increased importance of eco-friendly initiatives across a variety of industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Chicken Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchicken.md) - [AI-Made Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notburger-launches.md) - [AI-Driven Plant-Based Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-heinz-and-notco.md) - [AI-Created Meatless Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchicken-tenders.md) - [AI-Generated Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notsnack-protein-bars.md) - [Mycelium-Based Meatless Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meati-foods-animal-free-meat.md) - [Plant-Based Turtle Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-soup.md) - [Vegan Chocolate Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmanjxr.md) - [Plant-Based Airline Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notco-and-aeromexico.md)