NEW ZEALAND — Fonterra, a global dairy cooperative, has announced a collaboration with Superbrewed Food, a leading manufacturer of natural ingredients, to advance the development of nutrient-rich biomass proteins.
The initiative builds on Superbrewed’s recent commercial launch of their patented Postbiotic Cultured Protein, a bacteria biomass protein that has recently gained FDA approval for the U.S. market.
Fonterra’s evaluation of Postbiotic Cultured Protein revealed its excellent functional and nutritional qualities, which complement traditional dairy ingredients in food applications.
Recognizing the potential of this synergy, the two companies have embarked on a multi-year collaboration to develop new biomass protein solutions.
A key focus of this joint effort is the utilization of Fonterra’s lactose permeatea byproduct of dairy processing as a feedstock for fermentation. Superbrewed’s technology will be employed to convert this lactose into high-quality, sustainable protein, adding significant value to Fonterra’s dairy operations.
By leveraging the strengths of both organizations, the collaboration aims to develop the functional biomass proteins to meet the growing global demand for sustainable, high-quality protein sources.
“Collaborating with a global leader like Fonterra reveals the significance of our Postbiotic Cultured Protein and marks a crucial step in expanding our portfolio of sustainable biomass ingredients,” Bryan Tracy, CEO of Superbrewed Food, said.
In addition, Chris Ireland, Fonterra’s GM Innovation Partnerships, noted that the partnership presents an incredible opportunity to meet the global demand for sustainable protein solutions while creating additional value from milk for farmers.
Superbrewed Food has been expanding in the US market. Earlier this year, the US FDA granted its postbiotic cultured protein the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status, enabling it to be adopted by US F&B brands in dairy and alternative dairy applications.
Superbrewed Foods also obtained a US patent for its postbiotic protein, granting it 18 years of market exclusivity for the production, use, and commercialization of all forms of bacterial-biomass proteins.
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