Norwegian Mycelium (NoMy) and Fenja BioSolutions (Fenja) have formed a strategic partnership to advance the industrialization of mycoprotein production in Europe. The agreement positions the companies to scale up sustainable protein production in both Norway and the EU, responding to the growing demand for locally sourced and environmentally sustainable proteins.
“This partnership is a significant step towards industrializing protein production in Norway and Europe”
As part of the partnership, Fenja will design and supply specialized processing facilities to support the production of mycoprotein. This collaboration is particularly relevant as Europe seeks to reduce its dependency on imported proteins and enhance food security. It also aligns with EU goals such as the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, as well as Norway’s push to promote local ingredients and sustainable food systems.
Idar Alvestad, CEO of Fenja BioSolutions, explained the potential of this partnership to connect the country’s strong agricultural and aquaculture sectors with innovative biotechnology. “We are responding to Europe’s need for increased self-sufficiency by connecting Norway’s strong, sustainable agriculture and aquaculture sectors with innovative, forward-thinking companies,” he said.
Fenja BioSolutions is focused on creating industrial-scale solutions for mycoprotein production. The company combines cutting-edge biotechnology with industrial scalability to address the growing demand for sustainable feed and food sources, playing a key role in the development of high-quality protein alternatives.
Food byproducts into quality proteins
The partnership is expected to have a significant impact on the development of a new industry in Norway focused on sustainable protein production. NoMy’s proprietary fermentation technology, which specializes in converting agricultural, aquaculture, and food industry byproducts into high-value protein ingredients, will play a key role in transforming agricultural and food industry byproducts into high-quality proteins with a reduced carbon footprint. The collaboration also supports a circular bioeconomy model, which aims to create value from waste.
Ingrid Dynna, CEO of NoMy, stated, “This partnership is a significant step towards industrializing protein production in Norway and Europe. By combining NoMy’s advanced fermentation technology with Fenja’s expertise, we are establishing a platform for sustainable value creation based on local resources.”
