17 Sep 2024 --- French protein company Standing Ovation has netted €3.75 million (US$4.16 million) in funds to ramp up the development and sales of its precision fermentation-based casein protein for dairy applications. Its flagship ingredient — Advanced Casein — targets the needs of vegan and lactose intolerant consumers and can be used in products requiring milk or milk powder, whether that involves cow, buffalo, goat or sheep milk proteins.