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 Receives €2.3M EU LIFE Grant to Scale Mycoprotein Powder for Use in Dairy Alternatives
Dutch company The Protein Brewery and an international food industry partner have been awarded a €2.3 million grant from the EU LIFE Programme. The funding will be used to scale and commercialize Fermotein®, a mycoprotein powder produced by The Protein Brewery, for use in dairy alternative products. The EU LIFE Programme is the European Union’s funding instrument for environment and climate action. It supports pilot and demonstration-scale projects that reduce …
ProteinDistillery’s Facility Becomes a “Protein Competence Center”, Supporting Companies With Food Ingredient Production
ProteinDistillery, a scale-up using a patented process to transform biomass sources into functional protein, has announced that its facility in Heilbronn, Southern Germany, will become a Protein Competence Center from January 2026. The FSSC 22000-certified facility will be transformed into a hub for production and R&D collaborations relating to food ingredients and novel foods. It will be designed to support companies, including start-ups and scale-ups, from prototypes through to commercial production. The …
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 …
VEGDOG Expands Into Cat Food With Snacks Made From Fermented Protein
VEGDOG, the German company best known for its plant-based dog food, has expanded into the cat food market with a product called VEGCAT Pure Bites. The new snacks are made from fermentation-derived protein and are claimed to be both hypoallergenic and easily digestible. They have a balanced nutrient profile that has been developed in collaboration with veterinarians; this includes taurine, a vital amino acid that cats must get from their …
New Biosolutions Alliance between Denmark and North Carolina Focuses on Sustainable Food Technologies
A new collaboration between Denmark’s Technical Institute (DTI) and North Carolina State University (NCSU) aims to develop innovative biosolutions for the global food industry. The partnership was formalized with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed during the UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, supported by Alfa Laval, a leading company in the field of food processing technologies. The MOU connects two prominent global biosolutions hubs, Denmark and North Carolina, …
Tetra Pak Partners With Swan Neck Bio to Expand Scaling Opportunities for Fermentation-Derived Food Companies
Tetra Pak has partnered with Danish biotechnology company Swan Neck Bio to simplify and expand scaling opportunities for companies developing biomass or precision fermentation-derived food products. The collaboration will provide producers with the option of seed as an ingredient, creating a turnkey solution for commercial fermentation processes. Through the partnership, companies will gain access to Swan Neck Bio’s DIRINOC™ technology, which is described as a storable, concentrated, viable, and quality-certified …
Brazilian Mycoprotein Producer Typcal to Receive a €350K Investment Through Biotope Incubator
Typcal, a Brazilian startup growing mycoprotein using biomass fermentation, has been accepted into the seventh cohort of the biotech incubator biotopeby VIB. The company has reportedly developed proprietary fungi strains that grow faster and on more diverse feedstocks than competing technologies, enabling scalable, sustainable protein and fiber production. Through the program, Typcal will receive €250,000 in direct funding and €100,000 in non-cash tailored support, including mentoring and access to knowledge …
Nosh.bio: “The Next Major Leap for Alt-Proteins Will Come From Focusing on the Essentials”
Nosh.bio is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing sustainable, scalable protein solutions using koji-based fermentation. Founded in 2022, the company aims to help food manufacturers create affordable, nutritious, and environmentally friendly ingredients for plant-based and hybrid food products. Tim Fronzek, Co-Founder and CEO, has over 15 years of leadership experience. Prior to Nosh.bio, Tim co-founded reBuy.com, growing it to €200 million in net sales. After taking a break in 2020 …
Former Henkel and JBT-Marel Executive Jan Agter Appointed as CEO of Mycoprotein Producer ENOUGH
Mycoprotein producer ENOUGH has announced that Jan Agter will assume the role of Interim CEO, succeeding co-founder Jim Laird. Agter is described as an experienced former executive at Henkel and JBT-Marel, and was most recently at Hooghoudt Distillers. He has over 25 years of experience as general manager in complex operations in an international setting. Laird will oversee the transition over the next six months, before moving to a non-executive …