The Protein Brewery’s Fermotein Receives EFSA Green Light
The Protein Brewery has reached a milestone in its efforts to introduce its innovative food ingredient, Fermotein®, to the European market. The company announced today that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive scientific opinion on Fermotein®, a novel food ingredient derived from fermented fungal biomass. Fermotein®, a mycoprotein powder, is produced using the Rhizomucor pusillus strain. It is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, positioning …
Vivici Secures US Production for Precision-Fermented Dairy Protein via Liberation Labs Deal
Vivici, a Dutch precision fermentation company, has secured a manufacturing partnership with US-based Liberation Labs for the production of its beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) protein ingredient, Vivitein™. The agreement will see Vivici’s product manufactured at Liberation Labs’ new facility in Richmond, Indiana, with commercial-scale output expected to begin in 2026. The Richmond site is Liberation Labs’ first commercial-scale biomanufacturing facility, currently under construction. It will feature 600,000 liters of fermentation capacity and …