NEWS 56 Alternative Proteins Magazine October 2024 Aerbio unveils fully operational alternative protein facility Fonterra and Superbrewed Food team up to meet rising protein demands One of the pioneers in sustainable biotechnology, Aerbio announced its plans to raise up to €50 million in a Series A funding round, with the target close set for Q4 2024. This bold step forward will reportedly fund the construction of Aerbio’s cutting-edge demonstration-scale facility and expand the company’s revolutionary (R)evolve™ platform, setting the stage for full-scale commercial operations. Aerbio is at the forefront of biotechnology innovation, transforming simple molecules into valuable products without the need for arable land or fossil fuels. With its groundbreaking (R)evolve™ platform, the company points out it has unlocked the potential of microbiology to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into valuable products. Aerbio’s launching product is Proton™, a protein-rich ingredient poised to revolutionise food and animal nutrition industries. “Our ambition knows no bounds,” says Kaspar Kristiansen, CEO of Aerbio. “Our Series A round is a bold statement in our conviction in our plan and our relentless pursuit of breaking new ground in biotechnology. We’re not just building a company—we’re turning biotechnology on its head, paving the way for a sustainable future where sugar-free fermentation is a reality.” Read more>> Global dairy co-operative Fonterra and natural ingredient manufacturer Superbrewed Food teamed up to boost sustainable food production. The partnership combines Superbrewed’s biomass protein platform with Fonterra’s dairy processing, ingredients, and applications expertise to develop additional nutrient-rich, functional biomass protein. The collaboration aims to address the rising global demand for protein, reflecting both companies' commitment to delivering sustainably sourced, functional proteins that meet customer and consumer needs worldwide. The collaboration builds upon Superbrewed’s commercial launch of their patented biomass protein, called Postbiotic Cultured Protein. According to the statement from Superbrewed Foods, Postbiotic Cultured Protein is a non-GMO, allergen-free, nutrient-dense bacteria biomass protein that recently received US market green light from the FDA. In ingredient evaluations, Fonterra determined that the excellent function and nutrition of Postbiotic Cultured Protein complement dairy ingredients in food applications with growing consumer demand. Additionally, Superbrewed demonstrated that its non-GMO, fermentation platform could be adapted to ferment other inputs. Thus, the multi-year joint effort seeks to develop new biomass protein solutions based on the fermentation of multi-feedstocks, including Fonterra’s lactose permeate, which is produced during dairy processing. According to the companies, the objective is to add value to Fonterra's lactose by converting it into high-quality, sustainable protein with Superbrewed's technology. Read more>>
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