Enduro Genetics Raises €12M to Transform the Efficiency of Biomanufacturing at Scale
Danish biotech company Enduro Genetics has secured €12 million in Series A funding for a new patented “synthetic addiction” technology with the potential to slash costs and emissions in biomanufacturing. The biomanufacturing industry — encompassing alternative proteins, industrial enzymes, biodegradable materials, and pharmaceuticals — is plagued by declining productivity at the industrial scale. This happens because large-scale processes cause microorganisms to mutate, creating cell-to-cell variation as cells prioritize their survival …
Advanced Bioreactor Developer Unibio Unveils Refreshed Branding & Renewed Mission
Unibio, a Danish company developing advanced fermentation technology, has launched a refreshed visual identity as it focuses on full-scale commercialisation. The new branding reflects Unibio’s mission to lead a global shift toward affordable, planet-friendly, and efficient protein production, delivering enhanced food security without compromising the planet’s resources. It has been developed in collaboration with Aaron Leaman and his creative studio Brighter Future. Patented bioreactor Unibio is known for its patented …
Danish Scientists and Michelin-Starred Chefs Explore New Mycelium From Oyster Mushrooms for Meat Alternatives
Scientists from the Technical University of Denmark, collaborating with chefs from the Michelin-starred restaurant Alchemist in Copenhagen, have found that mycelium from oyster mushrooms (P. ostreatus) has excellent potential and acceptance as an alternative to meat and seafood. Although oyster mushrooms are widely consumed, the culinary qualities and food safety of their root structure have thus far never been explored. But, as part of a project funded by the Good …
21st.BIO’s Precision Fermented Whey for Animal-Free Dairy Obtains US GRAS Status
Danish fermentation upscaling partner 21st.BIO announces that it has earned self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for its precision fermented beta-lactoglobulin, BLG Essential+. The GRAS milestone assures that 21st. BIO’s animal-free whey is safe for human consumption, allowing its commercialization within US territory. According to the biotech company, beta-lactoglobulin, the predominant protein in milk’s whey, has garnered significant interest from producers due to its high nutritional quality and beneficial properties …
EvodiaBio Raises €7M to Revolutionize Non-Alcoholic Beer with ‘Yops’, the Aroma of Hops
Danish startup EvodiaBio announces it has raised €7 million from foreign and Danish investment funds, including EIFO and The March Group. Based in Copenhagen, EvodiaBio leverages yeast fermentation to produce natural aromas and flavors for the F&B industry. With the new capital, the company will commercialize its first product, ‘Yops’, the aroma of hops, for the production of non-alcoholic beer, and expand its portfolio. Camilla Fenneberg, CEO of EvodiaBio, said, …
21st.BIO Unveils Cutting-Edge Facility to Accelerate Transition Between Lab and Large-Scale Fermentation
21st.BIO, a Danish bioproduction firm offering integrated end-to-end services, has launched a new pilot facility in its Danish headquarters in Søborg to facilitate and accelerate the transition between lab and large-scale fermentation of biotech innovations. At its new plant, 21st.BIO aims to guide and support early-stage startups or large companies in scaling the production of recombinant proteins and peptides with applications in nutrition, F&B, agriculture, biomaterials, and biopharma. The …
Industry & Academia Research: The Cultivated B and DTU Biosustain to Take Bioreactors to the “Next Level”
In a collaboration between industry and academia to accelerate progress in cell-based foods, the German cell ag technologies specialist The Cultivated B (TCB) and The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) will work to drive innovation and advance the field of bioreactor design. The agreement, signed into a Memorandum of Understanding, will test and improve TCB’s AUXO V bioreactor technology and set new industry standards for bioprocessing. The Cultivated B develops cell …
Swan Neck Bio Launches FlexCell for Fast and Affordable Fermentation Scaling
Swan Neck Bio, a spin-off from White Labs Copenhagen, a global leader in fermentation since 1995, has officially entered the market to unlock the biomanufacturing capacity of precision fermentation and biomass companies. Headquartered in Copenhagen, with supporting labs and production capabilities in the USA (California and North Carolina), Swan Neck Bio leverages a patented “breakthrough” technology developed by White Labs. Called FlexCell, the technology allows companies to trial, validate, and scale …
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen Merge to Form Novonesis: A Global Biosolutions Powerhouse with €3.7 Billion Annual Revenue
The world’s largest provider of microbial technologies and enzymes, Novozymes, and Chr. Hansen, a bioscience supplier, have successfully merged to form Novonesis, a global partner for multiple industries, creating biosolutions for better lives and a healthier planet. The Danish merger — reportedly the largest ever in the country — was finalized following the final registration with the Danish Business Authority. According to the announcement, the combined group will have annual revenue of approximately …
21st.BIO Opens Access to its Large-Scale Production Platform for Animal-Free Dairy Proteins
21st.BIO, a Danish bioproduction firm offering integrated end-to-end services, announces that it is granting access to its precision fermentation technology platform to produce animal-free dairy proteins. The new service aims to offer ingredient manufacturers, from startups to leading companies, cost-effective solutions to accelerate the development of sustainable dairy proteins at a competitive cost. 21st.BIO states it has the industry’s most advanced precision fermentation technology platform for large-scale production. Its fermentation technology …