Precision Fermentation

Precision fermentation produces dairy, egg and meat proteins via microbial expression with multiple commercial products in market. The session covers Perfect Day dairy proteins, The EVERY Co. egg proteins, Onego protein from Onego Bio, scale-up from pilot to commercial fermentation, cost-trajectory and the path to price parity with conventional ingredients, GRAS regulatory pathway, and integration with traditional food products in ice cream, cheese, baked goods. Discussion addresses fermentation host selection (Trichoderma, Pichia, Komagataella), downstream processing economics, the comparison with plant-based proteins, B2B vs B2C market dynamics, and the role of strategic partnerships with traditional food companies.