Evonik & AMSilk Extend Partnership to Produce Vegan Silk Proteins at Industrial Scale
Chemical company Evonik has announced an extension of its partnership with AMSilk, a producer of advanced biomaterials based on silk proteins. Building on their original agreement from 2023, the two companies have commissioned a manufacturing line at Evonik’s Slovakian biotech production hub. This will produce AMSilk’s high-performance vegan silk proteins, which are made using precision fermentation. The Slovakian facility is equipped with advanced infrastructure, upgraded systems, and renewable energy, enabling …
$18M Upgrade Transforms QUT Plant Into “Australia’s Leading Pilot-Scale Fermentation Facility”
The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has launched an $18 million upgrade to its Mackay-based QUT Pioneer BioPilot. According to the university, this will transform the plant into Australia’s leading pilot-scale fermentation facility. The upgrade was carried out with funding from the Australian and Queensland governments and completed in association with Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA). Companies will now be able to work with QUT researchers to develop new …
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 …
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Onego Bio Receives FDA “No Questions” Letter for Egg Protein Produced Through Precision Fermentation
Food ingredient company Onego Bio has received a “No Questions” letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Bioalbumen®, its egg protein produced through precision fermentation. The letter supports Onego Bio’s conclusion that Bioalbumen is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) under its conditions of use in a wide range of food and beverage applications. This decision confirms that the ingredient can be used as a source of dietary …
Study: Ironic Biotech’s Fermentation-Derived Heme Has Up to 65 Times Better Iron Absorption Than Competing Products
An in vitro study by Swedish startup Ironic Biotech has concluded that the company’s patented, precision fermentation-derived iron protein significantly outperforms the best existing supplements. When combined with ascorbic acid (vitamin C), the proprietary heme iron ingredient reportedly delivered up to 65 times better bioavailability than high-quality commercial lactoferrin (even when the latter ingredient was enhanced with the same additive). It also outperformed iron sulfate and other common iron ingredients …
Estonia’s ÄIO Produces First Tonne of Its Yeast-Based Alternative to Traditional Oils
Estonian biotech company ÄIO has completed the first full-scale production run of its yeast-based encapsulated oil product, reaching a volume of one tonne. This represents a 300-fold increase from the company’s laboratory capabilities. ÄIO uses biomass and precision fermentation to turn industrial side streams into non-animal fats and non-vegetable oils. The company’s encapsulated oil is said to be high in proteins, fibres, and functional lipids; it provides an environmentally friendly …
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Strauss Group Launches CowFree: Dairy Alternatives Crafted from Animal-Free BLG Protein
Strauss Group has introduced a new product line, CowFree, featuring dairy alternatives made with animal-free BLG protein, a protein identical in structure to one found in cow’s milk but produced through precision fermentation technology. This new range includes the Symphony cream cheese and Yotvata CowFree drink, both of which will be available in retail stores across Israel within the next few weeks. First of its kind in Israel Since the …
Levelle Nutrition Launches “First Ever” Cycle Syncing Protein for Women, Made With Precision-Fermented Lactoferrin
US-based Levelle Nutrition has launched its Cycle Syncing Protein, which is claimed to be the first protein powder designed to support the shifting nutritional needs of menstruating women throughout their cycle. The product is made with effera™, a precision-fermented, human-identical lactoferrin developed by the biotech company Helaina. The ingredient is structurally identical to the lactoferrin in human milk, unlike bovine-derived lactoferrin. Last year, Helaina raised $45 million to scale and …
Prefer Raises $4.2M in Oversubscribed Round, Launches Soluble Coffee & Cocoa Powders Made With Fermentation
Singapore-based food tech startup Prefer has secured US$4.2 million in an oversubscribed funding round. This brings the total amount raised by the company to US$6.2 million. The round was led by At One Ventures and Chancery Hill Capital, with participation from existing investor Forge Ventures. The news comes as Prefer announces the commercial launch of its new soluble coffee and cocoa powders, made using a proprietary precision fermentation process. Prefer’s …
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Geltor Closes Equity Financing Round for Animal-Free Beauty Ingredients, Bringing Total Amount Raised to $137M
Geltor, a biodesign company developing sustainable, animal-free proteins for the beauty and wellness industries, has completed a new equity financing round that brings the total amount it has raised to $137 million. The round was co-led by iSelect Fund and included significant participation from existing investors. Following the raise, Geltor will make targeted investments in several areas, including expanding its biodesigned polypeptide portfolio to new regions, bringing new solutions to …