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Verley founders Hélène Briand and Stéphane Mac Millan

Verley founders Hélène Briand and Stéphane Mac Millan, image supplied
Fermentation

Bon Vivant Rebrands to Verley, Unveils “World’s First” Functional Precision Fermentation Dairy Proteins

French precision fermentation company Bon Vivant has announced that it is rebranding to Verley and launching a new portfolio of functionalized dairy proteins said to be the first of their kind. The new name reflects the company’s international ambitions and strong connection to France, especially the Lyon region where many villages end in -ey. Verley aims to honor the dairy traditions and craftsmanship of these villages while pioneering a more …

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Bon Vivant Secures GRAS Status for Precision-Fermented Whey Protein, Targets US Market Expansion

Bon Vivant, a food technology company specializing in precision fermentation, has announced that its recombinant Beta-Lactoglobulin (BLG) whey protein has achieved self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the United States. The company has formally notified the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its GRAS determination, paving the way for its entry into the US market. Speaking to vegconomist, Stéphane Mac Millan, CEO and co-founder of Bon Vivant, …

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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 …

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Perfect Day's animal-free whey protein in whipped cream.

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Investments & Finance

Pharmaceutical Giant Zydus & Perfect Day Partner to Make India an Animal-Free Protein Hub

Pharmaceutical giant Zydus Lifesciences has announced an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Sterling Biotech, a manufacturing company based in Mumbai, purchased by the Californian biotech Perfect Day from bankruptcy for $78 million in 2022. Both Zydus and Perfect Day will have equal representation on Sterling Biotech’s Board post-transaction. It is worth highlighting that India is the world’s largest milk producer, contributing 25% of global milk production. According to …

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Daisy Lab Co-Founders Irina Miller (left), Dr. Nikki Freed, Emily McIsaac (right)/ © Daisy Lab
Fermentation

New Zealand’s Daisy Lab Successfully Scales Animal-Identical Whey Paving the Way for a New Dairy Industry

New Zealand’s Daisy Lab, a precision fermentation biotech, announces a scaling milestone: successfully manufacturing animal-identical whey proteins in 10 L fermenters.  In addition, Daisy Lab says that it has established the complete production process to create a final product, a whey protein powder.  Established in 2021 to produce novel dairy proteins, the female-founded startup has achieved remarkable progress in slightly over a year. The team discovered three whey protein expression systems …

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Perfect Day Cowabunga Milk

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Fermentation

Nestle Trials ‘Cowabunga’ Animal-Free Beverages Made with Perfect Day Whey

Alt-dairy startup Perfect Day announces that Nestle has begun testing its first animal-free milk product, Cowabunga, in select Safeway stores in San Francisco. Made with Perfect Day’s fermented whey protein, Cowabunga Animal-Free Dairy Beverages is the first product collaboration between the two companies.  Available in Original and Chocolate flavors, each 15 oz serving of Cowabunga contains 14 grams of fat and 250 calories, and is fortified with calcium and Vitamin …

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Onego Bio Egg White

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Perfect Day Unveils ‘nth Biology’ Hub, Partners with Onego Bio for Egg White Proteins

Alternative dairy leader Perfect Day announces the launch nth Bio – a new enterprise biology business that will offer the company’s precision fermentation expertise and technology to companies around the world. The startup also reveals nth Bio’s first public partner as Onego Bio, which specializes in making animal-free egg whites. Based in Salt Lake City, nth Bio seeks to accelerate the development of more responsibly sourced food, pharmaceuticals and textiles …

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Fermentation

Strive Nutrition Partners With Perfect Day For FREEMILK Alt Dairy With Animal-Free Whey Protein

Strive Nutrition Corp. is partnering with alt-dairy leader Perfect Day to release a new line of milk alternatives enriched with animal-free whey protein. Launching online in July, the lineup will feature the flagship product FREEMILK Whole as well as Oat+Protein and Almond+Protein, which promise to deliver the rich taste of dairy milk with more protein and nutritional benefits.  Strive’s lead product is FREEMILK Whole, which foams, whips, blends, and cooks …

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Mooless Whey Protein

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Fermentation

Natreve’s MOOLESS Animal-Free Whey Protein Enters Retail at 600+ Vitamin Shoppe Stores

Natreve, a nutrition and wellness brand, announces its highly anticipated MOOLESS animal-free whey protein is now available in over 690 Vitamin Shoppe stores across the US. The news marks the official retail launch for MOOLESS, a protein powder made with Perfect Day’s precision fermented whey. The product is also available through Natreve’s website and will expand to more retailers in the coming months.  Containing 20 grams of protein, 4.6 grams …

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Bored Cow Milk Products

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Fermentation

Tomorrow Farms and Perfect Day Launch Bored Cow “First-of-Its-Kind” Animal-Free Flavored Milks

Tomorrow Farms, a food technology company, is partnering with startup Perfect Day to launch Bored Cow – a first-of-its-kind flavored milk made from animal-free dairy proteins. Available in chocolate, strawberry and vanilla varieties, with a fourth flavor coming this summer, the milk range is Tomorrow Farm’s first product. Bored Cow will be exclusively available online for direct shipping to the continental US beginning June 1.  Made with Perfect Day’s precision-fermented …

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