Fermentation

Unblocking the ‘fermentation bottleneck’: Inside Planetary’s quest to optimise protein production

07-Feb-2024 By Flora Southey

A fermentation bottleneck still exists for the microbial fermentation sector, according to Swiss biotech Planetary, who is working to optimise protein and fat production with not just ‘overall infrastructure, but correct infrastructure’.

Fermentalg unveils Blue Origins, a supplement derived from a new microalgae source

12-Dec-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Blue Origins, a supplement developed by France-based Fermentalg, is the first created from a phycocyanin obtained by fermentation as well as from a new source of microalgae, according to the company.

Fermedics: Enhancing botanical bioavailability with fermentation

25-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

The startup Fermedics has emphasised the potential “breakthrough opportunities” of targeted fermentation to improve the bioavailability and digestibility of botanicals, heightening the effectiveness of dietary supplements.

Novozymes and Arla Foods Ingredients partner to develop ingredients with precision fermentation

10-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Novozymes and Arla Foods Ingredients have partnered to develop advanced protein ingredients using precision fermentation, with a focus on solutions for disease-specific medical nutrition.

Study spotlights gut microbes for blood sugar control

03-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT notes that those with type 2 diabetes had significantly reduced average fasting blood glucose levels following intakes of a Lactobacillus and Oenococcus-containing kombucha drink, when compared to the control group.

Industry insights: Staying ahead in postbiotics

21-Apr-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Gerald Dard, managing director of AB Biotek Human Nutrition and Health (HNH), speaks to NutraIngredients about postbiotic innovation, adaptation, and what’s to come.

Italian firm partners with Argentinian/American entity to boost ‘precision fermentation’ based on carrot cell line

12-Jan-2023 By Hank Schultz

Ergo Bioscience plans to scale up its cell culture fermentation process with the help of Italian specialist firm Aethera Biotech in a new deal announced today.

Consumers "will pay more" for the health benefits of fermented protein

15-Dec-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Not only do consumers perceive fermentation as providing positive health benefits, but they are also happy to pay up to 75% more to receive those benefits, according to consumer research.

'A new class of ingredients...' Precision fermentation-fueled startup Helaina to expand protein offerings beyond babies

12-Dec-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Utilizing precision fermentation to produce immune-system-supporting glycoproteins found in breast milk, Helaina is bridging the gap between traditional formula and breastfeeding. Now the company has its sights set on bringing its technology to a wider...

Cellavent launches fermented turmeric ingredient with postbiotics

07-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Düsseldorf-based Cellavent Ingredients has announced the launch of a turmeric ingredient produced by three Lactobacillus strains that is said to offer the benefits of the botanical plus postbiotics and paraprobiotics.

Microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut prevents allergic reactions, say researchers

19-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut stimulates production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), in particular butyrate, to reinforce skin barrier function and prevent atopic dermatitis (AD), according to researchers.

MycoTechnology leverages mycelial fermentation to unlock plant proteins

12-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

A patented mushroom mycelia fermentation platform is paving the way to next-gen plant proteins, according to a recent animal study.

Kerry unveils online resource to aid scale-up process

01-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Irish ingredients giant Kerry has unveiled a new online resource meant to help entrepreneurs and emerging nutrition brands better manage the scale-up process.

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CSL USA Inc. boosts global probiotics capacity with new fermentation facility

22-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

CSL USA Inc. (Cultures Supporting Life) has announced the opening of an 80,000 sq. ft. fermentation facility in Wisconsin to produce food ingredients and cultures, bacterial cultures, and probiotics.

ProVeg incubator targets mushroom and microalgae-based alternative-proteins

14-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

ProVeg International aims to accelerate the development of mushroom and microalgae-based seafood ingredients in its latest alternative (alt) protein ‘incubator’ programme.

French fermentation experts strengthen research ties

09-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Fermentation specialist, Lesaffre and French research institute INRAE are extending their long-term collaboration for another five years to drive research and innovation and deliver solutions that “respond to societal issues related to the environment,...

AIDP to distribute highly bioavailable minerals derived from fungus

26-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

California-based ingredient supplier AIDP has concluded a deal to distribute minerals derived from fungus. The production approach is said to improve bioavailability.

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Conagen develops kaempferol fermentation production

06-Jan-2022

Massachusetts-based Conagen has announced the development of kaempferol via fermentation for use in nutrition, beauty, and personal care products.

CK Ingredients teams with Dutch developer to market novel protein that matches meat

06-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

Canadian branded ingredient supplier CK Ingredients has announced a partnership with a Dutch developer to commercialize a protein ingredient from a novel source.

NextFerm reports progress on launch of yeast-derived protein

20-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

Israeli fermentation specialist NextFerm reportedly has a new protein ingredient in the works that is set to debut at the upcoming Supply Side West trade show in October.

Conagen scales up hydroxytyrosol fermentation production

17-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Massachusetts-based Conagen has announced it has scaled-up production and commercialization of the antioxidant ingredient hydroxytyrosol, thereby expanding the health ingredient portfolio of its commercial partner Blue California.

Inbiose applies for FDA GRAS approval of four new fermentation-produced HMOs

06-Jul-2021 By Jim Cornall

Belgian biotech company Inbiose, which develops human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), has submitted its application for a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of four HMOs.

Microalgae offers food for thought as sports and cosmetic uptake surges

26-May-2021 By Will Chu

As news filters through of the world's first dairy-free microalgae-based milk alternative, the product is an example of how far this plant-based food has impacted the food and nutrition industry of late.

Fermented foods are ancient answer for gut health support

18-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Fermented foods are among the most ancient of human foods and are an important component of a gut friendly diet, an expert says.

Fermentation specialist NextFerm raises $9.2 million in IPO

26-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Israeli company NextFerm Technologies Inc. has raised $9.2 million in an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv stock exchange, the company announced today.

Fermented red clover extract could reduce menopausal muscle loss

23-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Fermented red clover extract could reduce muscle degradation in early postmenopausal women, according to a new pilot randomised placebo-controlled double-blinded cross-over trial.

NutraCast Podcast: Gnosis by Lesaffre on biotransformation

16-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Gnosis by Lesaffre is in the business of microorganisms and biotransformation processes such as fermentation, which are used to cultivate nutritional actives, probiotics, as well as nutritional and functional yeasts.

Willow Biosciences to start pilot production of biosynthetic CBG in Q3

18-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Canada-based Willow Biosciences Inc. has announced it will soon start to deliver its first samples of “ultra-pure, pharmaceutical grade” cannabigerol (CBG) from its 500-liter pilot production run.

Gut to get through this: Gut health top of the lockdown agenda

30-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Coronavirus has given a huge portion of the population both the time and the inclination to learn more about how they can improve their health and two women devoted to gut health education have seen their virtual education platforms flipped into overdrive...

Indian innovations in probiotics and functional food shine as incubator drives production and commercialisation

24-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Indian entrepreneur incubation hub Biovalley Incubation Council has announced the five start-up products it will fund in the nutrition and biotechnology sectors, among them a high-protein chilli and a novel probiotic technology that speeds up fermentation.

Israeli startup aims to make splash with fermentation technology

01-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

A group of Israeli veterans of the dietary ingredient wars have come together to form a new company focused on cutting edge fermentation technologies.

In vitro study finds probiotic potential of Lactobacillus isolated from fermented vegetable

29-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in India looked at a strain of bacteria isolated from a fermented leafy grean dish and found that it has anti-inflammatory benefits, in a petri dish at least.

We're just scratching the surface when it comes to the potential of fermented foods, says Farmhouse Culture CEO

02-Mar-2016 By Elaine Watson

We’re just scratching the surface when it comes to unlocking the potential of fermented foods in the US market, says the new CEO of Farmhouse Culture, a Portland-based firm specializing in fresh organic sauerkraut and novel savory fermented beverages.