In Illinois, scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne have found a way to boost ethanol production via yeast fermentation, a standard method for converting plant sugars into biofuels. Their approach, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, relies on careful timing and a tight division of labor among synthetic yeast strains to yield more ethanol […]
In Chicago, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Innovate Illinois have announced $680 million in combined cash match and strategic investments from public and private partners for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub. iFab recently applied for Phase 2 Implementation Grants to “solidify Illinois’ position as a leader in biomanufacturing and precision fermentation,” according […]
In Dubai, Novel Foods Group is planning a $500-million precision fermentation production hub to scale production of brazzein, a sweeter-than-sugar protein found in the difficult-to-cultivate West African Oubli plant. According to vegconomist, a deal was reached between Novel Foods Group, Glatt Group, BioEngineering AG, and CB Consultancy AG to scale production of brazzein using fermentation […]
In London, Breyers will soon introduce a chocolate ice cream that replaces lactose with a whey protein produced by precision fermentation. The new offering was made possible by a collaboration between Unilever—Breyers parent company—and foodtech startup Perfect Day. Breyers says the ice cream has the same taste and texture as ice cream made from dairy […]
In Illinois, scientists from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have found a way to boost ethanol production via yeast fermentation, a standard method for converting plant sugars into biofuels. Their approach, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, relies on careful timing and a tight division of labor among synthetic yeast strains to yield more […]
In Europe, the European Innovation Council Work Programme 2024 will provide €50 million in aid to startups and small businesses scaling alternative protein production, with a focus on precision fermentation. The funds are part of the Horizon Europe program, which aims to increase the efficiency and sustainability of EU’s food chain. According to vegconomist, companies […]
In New York, a Michelin star restaurant that made waves in 2021 by announcing an all plant-based menu will be the first to serve an egg replacement produced via yeast fermentation. EVERY Egg took EVERY—a foodtech company whose investors include Anne Hathaway and AB InBev—nine years to develop. It will be featured in a special, […]
In India, Fermbox Bio and BBGI formalized a joint venture to establish cutting-edge precision fermentation facilities in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Initially, these precision fermentation facilities will focus on enzyme production, expanding into innovative Synthetic Biology (Synbio) products for global customers with an expected total fermentation capacity of up to 1 million liters, equipped with […]
In the Netherlands, Corbion has launched AlgaPrime DHA P3 to meet demand for sustainable active nutrition in the pet food industry. Produced via microalgae precision fermentation, AlgaPrime™ DHA P3 offers an alternative to marine sources of omega-3 and has a better carbon footprint. It provides the highest level of DHA on the market in biomass […]
Back when, we observed in The Digest: “The predictable result of a tsunami of new companies formed and no new manufacturing at scale built? The fermentation Squeeze.” It arrived, and it’s been rough. Good news has arrived from upstate New York that LiDestri Foods and Fermentum, Inc.have revealed a joint venture and a 500,000 liter […]
