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

March 28, 2025

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 sustainable way to produce dairy products. The name change is accompanied by a new brand identity, a new logo, and a fully redesigned website. The news comes as Verley launches a complete range of functionalized dairy proteins that is claimed to deliver superior nutrition and advanced functionality. FermWhey™ range Verley claims to be the first …

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UK Government Invests £1.4M to Expand Food Standards Agency’s Precision Fermentation Expertise

March 28, 2025

The UK government has announced it is investing £1.4 million in a new innovation hub that aims to expand the expertise of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in new technologies such as precision fermentation. Precision fermentation involves the use of microorganisms such as yeast to make ingredients like whey protein without the use of animals. The process has been used for decades to produce ingredients such as rennet for cheesemaking, and in recent years there has been increasing interest in its potential as a method of producing alternative proteins. No precision fermentation dairy products are currently on the market in the UK, but several applications are reportedly being evaluated by the FSA as part of the regulatory process. The new innovation hub, funded by the …

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Fermented Ingredients Market Analysis Report 2024-2030: Advances in Precision Fermentation Technology Generate New Opportunities for Tailored Fermented Compounds and Functional Additives – ResearchAndMarkets.com

March 7, 2025

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Fermented Ingredients – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global market for Fermented Ingredients was valued at US$47.7 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$79.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. The demand for fermented ingredients is growing rapidly due to their ability to enhance flavor, nutritional value, and gut health in both human food and animal feed. In the food industry, fermented ingredients are widely used in products such as dairy, baked goods, sauces, and beverages due to their natural ability to improve taste and texture, while also …

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Allbiotech Introduces Cost-Effective Bioreactor for Precision Fermentation Research

February 27, 2025

Spanish biotech startup Allbiotech Biotechnologies has completed the first production run of its Genesys V1 bioreactor, a lower-cost alternative for precision fermentation research. The company aims to make bioreactor technology more accessible to food tech startups, research institutions, and universities by offering a system priced at one-third of the cost of traditional pharmaceutical bioreactors. With a 1-liter glass vessel, integrated sensors, and five peristaltic pumps, Genesys V1 is designed for early-stage testing, process optimization, and scale-up research in food production. Allbiotech was founded in 2024 with the goal of reducing the cost barrier associated with precision fermentation equipment. “A cost-optimized design, coupled with our experience in manufacturing high-tech equipment, has allowed us to realize a new generation of bioreactors. We are thus eliminating the economic …

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Earth First Food Ventures Launches US’s First Precision Fermentation Facility for Lactoferrin

February 13, 2025February 12, 2025

Earth First Food Ventures Ltd (EFFV), a venture capital firm focused on ESG and impact investments in food technology, has announced the launch of PFerrinX26, the first US-based facility dedicated exclusively to the precision fermentation of Lactoferrin (LF). This facility aims to address the growing global shortage of Lactoferrin, a protein with significant health benefits and applications in various sectors, including immune support and gut health. The facility’s establishment in the United States is also a strategic decision, given the country’s favorable regulatory environment for innovative food technologies. This decision underscores EFFV’s goal of scaling precision fermentation dairy in a market where the infrastructure and regulatory framework are better aligned to support such innovations. Ricardo Radwanski, CFO and co-founder of EFFV, stated, “We’re thrilled to …

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Precision Fermentation Firm Liberation Labs Secures $50.5M to Scale Production

January 31, 2025

Liberation Labs has closed a $50.5 million convertible note round, bringing its total raised capital for this financing effort to $75 million. This latest investment includes $31.5 million in new funding and $19 million from insider bridge notes raised earlier in 2024. Key investors in the round include NEOM Investment Fund (NIF), Galloway Limited, and Meach Cove Capital, alongside existing backers Agronomics, New Agrarian Capital, and Siddhi Capital. The funding will support the completion of Liberation Labs’ first commercial-scale precision fermentation biomanufacturing facility in Richmond, Indiana. Expected to be operational this year, the plant will have a 600,000-liter fermentation capacity and a fully dedicated downstream process (DSP). It is designed to produce bio-based materials for food, chemicals, and industrial applications, aiming to address a supply …

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Nova Scotia Expands Precision Fermentation Hub with $1M Investment

January 30, 2025

The Government of Nova Scotia is investing over 1 million Canadian dollars to expand the capabilities of the Verschuren Centre’s fermentation plant in Cape Breton, aiming to enhance automation, support additional clients, and create skilled jobs in the biomanufacturing sector. With a contribution of $1,055,000 from the province’s Community Economic Development Fund, the Verschuren Centre will increase its client capacity from 40 to 50, allowing it to accommodate more advanced projects. The expansion is expected to drive further direct investment and job creation in the sector. According to Glace Bay-Dominion MLA John White, the initiative is a milestone for both Cape Breton and the Verschuren Centre, positioning it as the largest and only provider of precision fermentation of this scale in Canada. “Products manufactured here …

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GFI and Accenture Release Precision Fermentation Consumer Research Across Five Markets

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

A recent study by the Good Food Institute (GFI), conducted in collaboration with Accenture, has examined consumer attitudes and preferences toward precision fermentation (PF) products in five key markets: France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The research explores how consumers perceive PF-produced dairy and egg ingredients, offering insights into effective communication strategies for this emerging food technology. Precision fermentation and its applications Precision fermentation uses microorganisms, such as yeast, to produce specific proteins found in animal-based products, including dairy and eggs. These proteins, identical to those in conventional animal products, serve functional purposes such as enabling cheese to stretch or eggs to bind in recipes. PF products can either serve as ingredients incorporated into larger food items (e.g., whey protein in …

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Precision Fermentation Industry Could Generate $30Bn Annually for Australia, Says New White Paper

November 20, 2024

Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) has released a new report exploring the challenges, economic impact, and sustainability of the country’s precision fermentation industry. More than 70 authors from industry, government, and academia contributed to the white paper, highlighting precision fermentation as a crucial technology to transform the food system with tailored and sustainable proteins, fats, and other compounds beyond alternative proteins. The comprehensive paper outlines key recommendations to boost the sector, including forming a national food plan and appointing a food minister. It highlights regulatory frameworks as essential to promote innovation while ensuring safety and maintaining public trust. Other recommendations include establishing common international standards, boosting investment in large-scale manufacturing, and standardizing methods to assess environmental impact. “Our primary recommendation is to develop a …

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Bon Vivant Presents “Europe’s First” Peer Reviewed Life Cycle Analysis for Precision Fermentation Sector

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Bon Vivant, a French producer of milk proteins through precision fermentation, has conducted what it claims to be the first peer-reviewed life cycle analysis in Europe for its precision fermentation products. Conducted by Lorie Hamelin, an independent expert from INRAE, the objective of the LCA was to determine the environmental impact of the milk proteins produced by Bon Vivant in comparison to conventional milk proteins. The company, which raised €15 million last October for its whey and casein proteins with plans to launch on the US market by 2025, previously conducted what it claimed to be the first European life cycle analysis of milk proteins produced by precision fermentation. This latest version, which has been scientifically verified by experts in their field, is framed as another …

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Liberation Labs to Advance Precision Fermentation Facility with $3.5M Fundraise

October 16, 2024

US biomanufacturing company Liberation Labs has raised $3.5 million via a Secured Promissory Note (“Note”), including a $2.0 million subscription from the VC firm Agronomics Limited (LSE: ANIC). With this note, Agronomics’ total investment in the precision fermentation company amounts to $19.6 million, holding 37.5% on a fully diluted basis. Other participants in the fundraising, each contributing $0.5 million, include New Agrarian Company Limited (an affiliate of Agronomics), Galloway Limited, and Jim Mellon in his personal capacity. The Note, a form of convertible debt, will finance the construction of Liberation Labs’ first facility in Richmond, Indiana, before an intended $37.5 million Series A (“Qualified Financing”) round. The plant is scheduled to be operational in Q1 2025, offering a fermentation capacity of 600,000 L. For more …

Australia's Cauldron Ferm announces that the Queensland Government, through its Industry Partnership Program (IPP), will support the development of the Cauldron Bio-fab, a precision fermentation manufacturing facility in Mackay.

Mrs. Julieanne Gilbert (L), Member for Mackay and Assistant Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Industrial Relations and Racing; Michele Stansfield, co-founder and CEO of Cauldron; Belinda Hassen, Candidate for Mackay, and Robin Stinson (R), CFO at Mackay Sugar - Image courtesy of Cauldron

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Cauldron Ferm to Develop Asia-Pacific’s Largest Precision Fermentation Facility Following Queensland Government Support

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Australia’s Cauldron Ferm announces that the Queensland Government, through its Industry Partnership Program (IPP), will support the development of the ‘Cauldron Bio-fab’, a precision fermentation facility in Mackay. The facility will be the first and largest end-to-end contract manufacturer for bioproducts in Asia-Pacific, with a projected annual output of over 1,000 tons. It will deploy Cauldron’s hyper-fermentation technology for cost-effective and resource-efficient production of alternative proteins and widely used petrochemicals for multiple sectors. Co-founder and CEO Michele Stansfield shares, “We are honored to be receiving support from the Queensland Government to develop our first industrial-scale operations in Mackay. This funding enables us to scale our innovative technology as a major milestone in our journey to redefine the scope of biomanufacturing.” Reaching price parity Cauldron aims to …

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Government Support Crucial for Australia to Become a Global Precision Fermentation Leader, Says New CAA Report

September 2, 2024

The non-profit Cellular Agriculture Australia (CAA) has released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s capabilities in producing precision-fermented ingredients and its potential to become a global leader. The country is already home to a precision fermentation ecosystem of startups, established companies, research institutions, mature investors, and manufacturing capabilities. Eden Brew, Daisy Lab (NZ), All G Foods, Eclipse Ingredients, Nourish Ingredients, the ASX-listed company Noumi, and CMDO Cauldron Ferm contribute to making Australia and New Zealand’s precision fermentation sector the largest in Asia-Pacific. These companies focus on producing proteins such as whey and casein for dairy products and bovine lactoferrin, a sought-after whey protein due to its iron content, and fats to improve meat and dairy alternatives. Australia’s strong reputation as a global food supplier, established logistics networks, …

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Poultry Giant PHW Enters Precision Fermentation Ingredients With New Subsidiary

July 30, 2024

PHW Group, the largest poultry producer in Germany known for the Wiesenhof brand, will establish a new subsidiary later this year, focusing on traditional and precision fermentation to develop ingredients for alternative protein and blended products. The firm, which has invested millions in its plant-based meat brand Green Legend, intends to integrate plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation technologies under its roof to position itself as a critical player in the sector. As part of this expanding strategy, the company launched an ingredients platform in 2023 and recently invested in the Dutch company Mosa Meat, which focuses on cultivated beef and fats. “It is going to be a core technology” Marcus Keitzer, Board Member for Alternative Proteins at the PHW Group, told Cultivated X, “Precision fermentation technology …

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$51 Million Federal Grant for Precision Fermentation Hub to Drive Innovation, Growth, and Job Creation in Illinois

July 12, 2024

The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub has secured approximately $51 million in federal funding from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Tech Hubs Program. The grant, which will support significant infrastructure expansions, aims to position Central Illinois as a global leader in biomanufacturing, promoting economic growth, job creation, and national security. The iFAB is supported by Innovate Illinois, a strategic initiative by Governor JB Pritzker and co-chaired by the University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones. Led by the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, it has secured over $680 million in cash match and strategic investments, demonstrating robust backing from multiple stakeholders. Governor JB Pritzker said, “Thanks to this $51 …

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Singapore Grants University of Illinois ARCS $14.8M to Launch Precision Fermentation Center

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

The team led by Professor Yong-Su Jin at the Illinois Advanced Research Center at Singapore (ARCS), an affiliated center of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has received a five-year, $14.8 million grant from Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF) to establish the Centre for Precision Fermentation and Sustainability (PreFerS). According to the announcement, the research at the new center will focus on microbial cell engineering or precision fermentation to convert readily available compounds like sugars into molecules, including alternative proteins, healthy fats, and vitamins. PreFerS aims to improve food supply chain resilience, reduce environmental impacts associated with food production, and address micronutrient deficiency, touted as the hidden hunger. Regarding its broader impact, the project aims to help Singapore achieve its goal of locally producing 30% of …

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Brazil’s First Precision Fermentation Startup Future Cow Prepares to Scale Up Production of Animal-Free Milk

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Future Cow, a Brazilian food tech startup founded in 2023 by entrepreneur Leonardo Vieira and food scientist Rosana Goldbeck, aims to revolutionize dairy production with precision fermentation, creating real milk without cows. Considered Brazil’s first cellular agriculture startup using precision fermentation, Future Cow gained momentum through São Paulo’s Antler residency program, securing a $150,000 initial investment. Soon after, in a funding round led by Antler and Big Idea Ventures as part of the first cohort of the New Protein Fund II, it secured R$2 million (around $410,000) to accelerate its fermentation technology. Recently, the startup was selected for the FoodTech World Cup semi-finals, hosted by FoodHack and Givaudan. It has also been selected to participate in CNPEM’s Deeptech Acceleration Program (PACE), a local initiative that aims to boost …

Michelin, Danone et al to open precision fermentation plant in France

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Danone to Open Precision Fermentation Center ‘Biotech Open Platform’ in France with Strategic Players

June 28, 2024June 14, 2024

French dairy giant Danone, engineered materials group Michelin, the US startup DMC Biotechnologies, and Crédit Agricole Centre France have partnered to create the Biotech Open Platform. The new center will focus on precision fermentation, a technology pivotal for innovation in agri-food and materials with the potential to address the need for sustainable alternatives to animal and fossil-based products, according to the announcement. Located in the commune of Clermont-Ferrand in Auvergne, at the Parc Cataroux Center for Sustainable Materials, an innovation accelerator supported by Michelin, the platform aims to support the development of biosolutions on a larger scale. Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Danone, said: “At Danone, we have always been focused on investing in the future of food, and this partnership is the next step in this …

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Agronomics Invests $10M in Liberation Labs to Advance its 600,000 L Precision Fermentation Facility

April 5, 2024

Agronomics Limited (LSE: ANIC), the UK’s leading VC company focused on cellular agriculture and biomanufacturing, has invested $10 million in its portfolio company, Liberation Labs Holdings, a US biotechnology firm focused on large-scale precision fermentation manufacturing. The investment was part of a $12.5 million financing round, which was made through a Secured Convertible Promissory Note (SCPN) using Agronomics’ existing cash resources. Previous investor Siddhi Capital also joined the round to help fund the ongoing construction of Liberation Labs’s facility in Richmond, Indiana. Agronomics has invested $17.6 million in Liberation Labs, including $7 million to join the CDMO company on its mission to propel fermented proteins and other bio-based solutions. According to the announcement, Agronomics now holds a 37.5% stake in Liberation Labs. Jim Mellon, Executive …

Cauldron raises $9.5M AUD Series A to scale its continuous hyper-fermentation technology

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Investors Back Cauldron’s Plans for Global Network of Precision Fermentation Facilities to Tune of $6.25M

March 19, 2024

Precision fermentation company Cauldron Ferm announces it has secured AUD 9.5 million ($6.25M) in a series A round led by Horizons Ventures. SOSV, In-Q-Tel, and previous investor Main Sequence also participated in the round, bringing Cauldron’s total raised funds to $20 million. Precision fermentation is crucial for increasing food production without expanding agricultural land while it addresses sustainability and security issues. The United Nations predicts a 70% increase in food production by 2025 to support the rising population. Cauldron says that it aims to deploy its cost-effective, continuous fermentation technology in a network of worldwide rural facilities to develop biobased products and contribute to meeting the growing global food, cosmetics, and materials demand. Chis Liu of Horizons Ventures, comments: “Precision fermentation is an amazing technology, because it enables bio based production of …

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