Biomass Fermentation Pioneer Kynda Raises €3M From Investors Including Meat Processor PHW Group
German company Kynda, which describes itself as a pioneer in industrial biomass fermentation, has raised €3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Enjoy Ventures via its Invest-Impuls Scale Fund. Poultry processor PHW Group and Swiss climate tech investor Clima Now also participated. Additionally, impact-oriented investor C.E.L.L. Investment will join a second closing. Kynda develops fermentation technologies and bioreactors that canconvert by-products from the food industry into high-quality …
MISTA Growth Hack Selects Biomass Fermentation as Key Theme for 2024
A unique collaboration of 14 early-stage food tech startups, eight leading global food companies, and key partners, including Accenture, the Good Food Institute, and SOSV, will be part of the 2024 MISTA Growth Hack. MISTA, a food innovation platform, and a Givaudan entity, aims to bring new sustainable ingredients and technologies to life to feed the planet. This year’s Growth Hack aims to develop integrated, nutritious, affordable, and sustainable foods, …
Mycorena Acquired by Biomass Fermentation Firm Naplasol, Member of Animal Protein VEOS Group
After facing significant financial challenges, mycoprotein pioneer Mycorena filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, seeking new ownership to build upon its innovations and market presence. Today, Naplasol, a VEOS group member, announces the acquisition of the Swedish company. Naplasol specializes in biomass fermentation to produce mycoproteins and offers various ingredients for food applications. VEOS Group, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Belgium, is a global leader in the animal protein …
Biomass Fermentation Leader Brevel Inaugurates Commercial Plant for Affordable, Nutritious Microalgae Protein
Israel’s Brevel, a biomass fermentation startup using microalgae protein to create sustainable ingredients, announces the grand opening of its first commercial plant. Last July, the company secured $18.5 million in seed funding led by NevaTeam Partners and backed by the European Union’s EIC Fund, facilitating the current phase of commercial-scale production and global expansion. Located in Israel’s desert periphery, the new site covers 27,000 square feet (2,500m²) and includes headquarters, …
MicroHarvest Becomes Food Fermentation Europe’s First Biomass Fermentation Member
German biotech MicroHarvest announces that it has become the first biomass fermentation company to join Food Fermentation Europe‘s efforts to create more sustainable food systems by unlocking the potential of fermentation-enabled food production. Food Fermentation Europe (FFE) was established in 2023 by Better Dairy, Formo, Imagindairy, Onego Bio, and Those Vegan Cowboys, which leverage precision fermentation to produce animal-free food products. Standing Ovation, Vivici, and Bon Vivant, have also joined the alliance. Precision fermentation involves modifying microorganisms …
Guest Post: Biomass vs. Precision Fermentation – Understanding the Technologies Reshaping Food Innovation
Nemailla Bonturi is a biotech entrepreneur and executive with over a decade of experience in applied microbiology, fermentation, and circular bioeconomy. As the co-founder and CEO of ÄIO, she is driving the company’s mission to transform agricultural and food industry side-streams into sustainable alternatives to palm oil, coconut oil, and animal fats. With a PhD from the University of Campinas (Brazil), Nemailla is passionate about climate-positive innovation and has been …
GEA to Equip Open-Access Fermentation Pilot Line at NIZO Campus
Engineering group GEA has been contracted to supply and commission a precision and biomass fermentation upscaling line for the Biotechnology Fermentation Factory (BFF), located at the NIZO Food Innovation Campus in Ede, Netherlands. The installation is planned for 2026, with pilot-scale operations expected to begin in spring 2027. The facility is intended to support food and ingredient companies in validating and scaling fermentation-based processes for applications including animal-free dairy proteins, …
The Protein Brewery: “We’re the First Novel Fungal Biomass Mycoprotein Ever to Receive a Positive EFSA Opinion”
Thijs Bosch is the CEO of The Protein Brewery, a Dutch scale-up pioneering sustainable food ingredients made from mycelium. Appointed in June 2025, he brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the B2B food ingredients and protein sectors, including senior roles at Cosun and Fonterra. Thijs is now leading the commercialization of Fermotein, The Protein Brewery’s minimally processed, nutrient-dense, mycelium-based ingredient designed for active nutrition and healthy aging. In …
Tetra Pak Strengthens Fermentation Technology with Bioreactors.net Acquisition
Tetra Pak Processing Equipment SIA has acquired Bioreactors.net, a Latvia-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of bioreactor systems. Established in 1996, Bioreactors.net has nearly 30 years of experience providing biomass and precision fermentation solutions, particularly in the production of proteins and other food ingredients. As part of the acquisition, approximately 15 employees from Bioreactors.net will join Tetra Pak. Bioreactors.net’s systems are used across various stages of production, ranging …
Netherlands First EU Country to Approve Public Tastings of Fermentation-Based Foods
The Netherlands has become the first EU country to allow public tastings of novel foods produced through fermentation. This new policy applies to products made using precision and biomass fermentation techniques, including animal-free alternatives such as cheese, eggs, and fats. Under this policy, companies can host tasting events for these fermentation-based products prior to receiving full market authorization. The tastings will take place in controlled environments, with safety protocols in …