Alternative beef burgers made of plant-based materials by Redefine Meat. (Courtesy, Redefine Meat) In recent years, Israeli tech has been carving a name for itself in the alternative protein field, coming up with varied ways to replace real meat, the production of which is a key contributor to global warming. In the main, meat substitutes are being made either from plant-based materials or from the multiplication of real cells taken from animals without causing them harm. As a vegetarian since 2012 and a 95% vegan for four or five years (sorry, but almond milk doesn’t cut it for me in a real British cup of tea), I have followed developments closely.