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The founders want to reinvent one of the oldest man-made foods. Similar to vegan meat alternatives, it’s about creating an animal-free alternative. Dairy cows breathe out methane, a particularly potent greenhouse gas. According to United Nations figures, the livestock industry accounts for 14.5 percent of global climate emissions – more than all cars, trains, planes and ships worldwide. “We love the taste of cheese, but it’s just not a very sustainable product,” says van der Kaa.