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

  • Ana Gallego, Ph.D

    Director of Molecular Medicine, Cellular Biology and Stem Cell Laboratories.

  • 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.