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Seppic’s new U.S. laboratory focuses on fermentation biotechnologies, driving innovation and sustainability in beauty, health, and wellbeing industries.

Seppic Opens U.S. Laboratory to Advance Fermentation Biotechnologies

Seppic launches a new U.S.-based laboratory dedicated to fermentation biotechnologies, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainable solutions in beauty, health, and wellness.

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Lauder's Fermentation Tactics Advance Anti-aging, Anti-acne Research

The Estée Lauder Companies has leveraged its little-known fermentation expertise in skin aging research. Not only did results identify age-dependent differences in skin microbiota, but also a Lactobacillus extract to improve acne.

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Culture Biosciences is Automating Small-batch Fermentation

Among its first clients: Geltor, a company which employs engineered yeast to make animal-free collagen for the beauty industry.

Purissima revealed that its platform can produce more than 70 compounds, many of which are minor cannabinoids as well as new plant-powered chemistries with potential therapeutic value.

Purissima Produces Cannabinoids Using Algae Fermentation

Purissima revealed that its platform can produce more than 70 compounds, many of which are minor cannabinoids as well as new plant-powered chemistries with potential therapeutic value.

Hydrosome Labs has developed a new technology that can double precision fermentation yields and decrease production time by up to 25%.

Hydrosome Labs: Ultrafine Bubbles Create Precision-fermented Beauty Ingredients Faster & More Sustainably

Hydrosome Labs has developed a new technology that can double precision fermentation yields and decrease production time by up to 25%.

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ÄIO Secures €1M to Develop Sustainable Oils for Cosmetics

ÄIO uses precision fermentation to transform industrial side streams into nutrient-rich oils.

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BASF Targets Hair Density, Skin Regeneration And Low-Carbon Beauty With Next-Gen Ingredient Launches

SkinNexus Collag3n is a recombinant collagen fragment produced via vegan yeast fermentation.

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Evonik's Biotech Breakthrough Successfully Mimics Human Collagen

“This is arguably our biggest innovation breakthrough in recent years: A fermentation-based collagen platform that can effectively substitute the use of animal-derived collagen," said Thomas Riermeier, Ph.D., of Evonik.

Demetrix Inc. has begun using fermentation to create cannabinoids such as CBG and has begun delivering samples to skin care and consumer product companies to begin formulation.

Demetrix Begins CBG Sampling for Wellness Products

Demetrix Inc. has begun using fermentation to create cannabinoids such as CBG and has begun delivering samples to skin care and consumer product companies to begin formulation.

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Brenntag, Cambrium Collab to Launch NovaColl Vegan Collagen in European Markets

This collaboration combines Brenntag’s market expertise in ingredient distribution with Cambrium’s biotechnology approach, which integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and precision fermentation.

Amyris has published its early clinical results for its reportedly “clean” acne treatment formulation, which was found to perform better than other non-natural formulations.

Amyris’s 'Clean,' Fermented Acne Treatment Found to Outperform Industry Standards

Amyris has announced early clinical results for its “clean” and fermentation-based acne treatment, which reportedly was found to perform better than 10 standard industry treatments.

BASF and Acies Bio, a European biotechnology company, have formed a strategic partnership to further develop a platform for fermentation technology using methanol for the production of fatty alcohols.

BASF and Acies Bio Use Carbon Capture to Develop Sustainable Alternatives to Popular Personal Care Ingredients

BASF and Acies Bio, a European biotechnology company, have formed a strategic partnership to further develop a platform for fermentation technology using methanol for the production of fatty alcohols.

CBC and other cannabinoids, produced via fermentation, can push beauty into frontiers beyond CBD.

Cannabinoid Beauty: Beyond CBD

Purissima is a developer of natural ingredients via the application of fermentation to microalgae. The company is set to launch its first ingredient, cannabichromene (CBC), imminently.

Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.

“Our prestige beauty products depend on the highest quality raw materials,' says Roberto Canevari, executive vice president, global supply chain, ELC. “By producing our own biotechnology-based materials at one of our main manufacturing campuses, we are able to manufacture at-scale in a more responsible way. This is a great example of how our end-to-end value chain is partnering to advance innovation and sustainability across the enterprise.”

The Estée Lauder Companies Brings More Bio-based Ingredient Manufacturing In-house

“This new value chain site will serve as a critical space for our scientists to continue embedding sustainability at the start of the product development process and build upon our strengths in fermentation and proprietary ingredients.”

Jojoba Desert collaborated with Lycored to create JD Phyto-Or 1%, which harnesses biosynthesized phytoene via a non-GMO fungi produced through a controlled fermentation pathway.

Jojoba Desert Launches JD Phyto-Or 1% for Healthy Skin & Hair

The supplier collaborated with Lycored to create JD Phyto-Or 1%, which harnesses biosynthesized phytoene via a non-GMO fungi produced through a controlled fermentation pathway.

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Milcobel x NoPalm Ingredients to Transform Whey Permeate into Sustainable Palm Oil Alternatives

According to the companies, NoPalm Ingredients has developed a groundbreaking fermentation technology that transforms agro-industrial sidestreams such as whey permeate into oils and fats identical to conventional palm and tropical oils.

The patented fermentation process of BiotyFerment uses kefir grains made of symbiotic microorganisms to transform bioactive molecules of traditional plants for effective skin and hair care.

Lucas Meyer Launches Kefir-inspired BiotyFerment Line

The patented kefir-inspired fermentation process to create BiotyFerment ingredients uses symbiotic microorganisms to transform bioactive molecules of traditional plants for effective skin and hair care.