Startup uses microbreweries for vegan cheese production

AuX Labs is developing vegan cheese with a cow-free casein protein, aiming to replicate the taste and melt of dairy cheese. The startup is leveraging underutilized capacity in struggling microbreweries for its fermentation process. This partnership provides brewers with a new revenue stream while reducing AuX Labs' capital expenditure on infrastructure. The company has secured $4 million in funding, led by NYA Ventures and Nàdarra Ventures, to commercialize its product. AuX Labs believes this approach can significantly lower production costs and environmental impact compared to traditional dairy.