Fonterra and Superbrewed Food are joining forces to utilise Superbrewed’s biomass protein platform in combination with Fonterra’s dairy processing, ingredients, and applications to produce functional biomass proteins. Superbrewed recently introduced its biomass protein, known as Postbiotic Cultured Protein. In March, this protein received a “no-questions” letter from the US Food and Drug Administration.
According to the company, Postbiotic Cultured Protein is a bacteria-derived biomass ingredient, conceptually similar to nutritional fungal proteins.
“We are excited to be partnering with a company of Fonterra’s stature,” said Bryan Tracy, chief executive officer of Superbrewed Food. “Their recognition of the value in bringing Postbiotic Cultured Protein to market is a pivotal step towards expanding our offerings of biomass ingredients that further contribute to sustainable food production.”
The partnership will also enable the companies to develop new biomass protein solutions based on the fermentation of multi-feedstocks and Fonterra’s lactose permeate, the company noted.
“Partnering with Superbrewed Foods is a fantastic opportunity,” said Chris Ireland, general manager of innovation partnerships at Fonterra. “Their cutting-edge technology aligns with our mission to provide sustainable nutritional solutions to the world and respond to the global demand for protein solutions, thereby creating more value from milk for our farmers.”