Ingredients startup Vivici has introduced Vivitein™ BLG, a precision-fermented dairy protein, to the US market. The beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) protein, produced without the use of animals, is positioned for use in the active nutrition sector, which was valued at $28.4 billion globally in 2023.
“When we say that ViviteinTM BLG is a new standard of protein, it’s so much more than marketing”
Vivici, founded in 2023 and backed by dsm-firmenich and Fonterra, specializes in precision fermentation technology. The company’s flagship ingredient, Vivitein™ BLG, is self-affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) in the US and is available for B2B customers developing products such as protein beverages, powders, and bars. According to Vivici, the ingredient offers functional benefits, including improved solubility in water-based drinks, rapid absorption in protein powders, and a texture comparable to traditional dairy-based protein bars.
Vivici CEO Stephan van Sint Fiet stated that US consumers are seeking higher-quality protein sources, particularly in the active nutrition market. “Vivitein™ BLG brings a new standard of protein to the US active nutrition market – one that enables companies to deliver on consumer demand in a way that no other protein has before,” he said.
The company reports that precision fermentation significantly reduces resource consumption compared to conventional dairy protein production. According to its data, the process uses 86% less water and generates 68% fewer carbon emissions.
Expanding Vivitein portfolio
Vivici has secured initial offtake agreements for Vivitein™ BLG and is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with a US-based partner. In addition to BLG, the company plans to introduce Vivitein™ LF, a lactoferrin ingredient, later this year.
The ingredient will be presented at Expo West 2025 in Anaheim, California, where visitors can sample Vivitein™ BLG and learn more about its applications. Just last week, the company closed a €32.5 million Series A funding round to support international expansion, product development, and long-term manufacturing growth.
“Our journey to-date has seen us rigorously demonstrate the game-changing credentials of ViviteinTM BLG from both a sustainability and commercial perspective. When we say that ViviteinTM BLG is a new standard of protein, it’s so much more than marketing,” explained van Sint Fiet.
