Yeast Instead of Cows: Daisy Lab Obtains EPA Approval to Scale Whey Proteins
New Zealand’s precision fermentation biotech Daisy Lab announces that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the expansion of its dairy protein platform to 5,000 L. The endorsement follows the successful production of animal-identical whey proteins in 10 L fermenters announced in January. Day Lab states that this approval marks another significant milestone in scaling and commercializing its technology, enabling it to construct a pilot facility. CSO and co-founder Dr. Nicole Freed highlights …