About Us

Welcome to the Better Butchers!
We are a startup specializing in the production of cultivated meat, also known as lab-grown or cell-based meat. Our mission is to revolutionize the way we produce and consume meat by offering a healthier, more environmentally friendly, and more ethical alternative to traditional livestock farming.
We are a team of scientists, chefs, and sustainability experts, The Better Butchers is committed to using cutting-edge science and technology to create a range of cultivated meat products that are not only delicious, but also nutritionally equivalent to traditional meat.
We are passionate about creating a more diverse and inclusive food system that meets the needs of all consumers, whether they are looking for plant-based options, alternative proteins, or simply want to make more mindful and compassionate choices about the food they eat.
The TEAM

MITCHELL SCOTT
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
- Serial entrepreneur passionate about removing animals from the food chain and building purpose driven, better for you CPG brands.
- Co-founded The Very Good Butchers and took them public where they were the top performing IPO (globally) of 2020.
- Has managed high growth, disruptive food companies from product inception to North America wide rollout.

CELESTE TRUJILLO
CO-FOUNDER & CTO
- BSc major in Food Science, with minor in Chemistry and Biology.
- 20 years combined of food research, product development and manufacture.
- Experienced in protein and fat research, plant-based dairy and meat alternatives, equipment and product design, procurement and implementation.

SUDHANSHU SUDAN
SENIOR SCIENTIST
- PhD in Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph Ontario, Canada.
- Recipient of the Highly Qualified Personnel Award from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
- Broad expertise in mammalian and microbial cell culture systems, recombinant protein expression system and metabolomics.
- Passionate about animal welfare and sustainably feeding the future.

AMELIA BLANDFORD
HEAD OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
- UBC honours graduate with a double major BSc in Food & Nutritional Science.
- 7 years experience in food quality, regulatory and product development.
- Her product development has earned Nexty and Food Network awards for best product.

LOGAN DUFF
RESEARCH SCIENTIST INTERN
- Pursuing BSc. in Biotechnology at UBC/BCIT, Vancouver, Canada.
- Intrigued by innovative approaches to maintaining a healthy diet and environment.
- Experienced in tissue culturing, plant propagation, and scientific research.
- Enthusiastic about creating sustainable, highly nutritional products.
R&D and Product Development Advisory
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Ana Gallego, Ph.D
Director of Molecular Medicine, Cellular Biology and Stem Cell Laboratories.
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Mary C. Mulry, Ph.D
40 years experience in food product development having worked in companies like Kraft Foods, Wild Oats, Hain Celestial and Kellogs.