QL AG Partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to Develop Fermentation-Based Dairy Proteins
Swiss-based QL AG, a food technology firm with a mission to “feed the world, skip the cow, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” has unveiled a strategic partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks, a cell programming and biotech company, to introduce fermentation-based dairy proteins that are on par with traditional options in terms of nutritional value. QL AG, known for its innovative biotechnological solutions, seeks to leverage Ginkgo Bioworks’ proficiency in strain engineering of microorganisms to develop animal-free dairy proteins to cater to evolving consumer demands. Kalpesh Parekh, vice president of business development at Ginkgo Bioworks, cited the vast potential of dairy proteins for the company’s platform: “Dairy proteins provide an exciting opportunity to leverage our platform, as they have traditionally presented product developers with significant challenges around …