Biorigin and Third Wave enter food fermentation partnership

14 Aug 2017 --- Third Wave Bioactives, a research company specializing in microbial technology, has announced the formation of a strategic alliance with Biorigin specializing in yeast, yeast extracts and other fermentation derived ingredients that enhance the natural taste, mouthfeel and umami of many foods.

Just last week, Biorigin became the first company in the world to obtain Bonsucro Chain of Custody Standard certification for fermentable sugar and yeast creams from sugarcane. You can read the full story here. 
 
“There is an increasing consumer call for greater transparency in food production, and, in particular, more natural alternatives to synthetic ingredients,” said Matt Hundt, President of Third Wave Bioactives. “Combining the strong discovery capabilities and innovation of Third Wave, with the established manufacturing presence and know-how of Biorigin will allow us to bring truly novel fermented ingredient technologies to the marketplace on a global scale.” 

Speaking to FoodIngredientsFirst, Claudia Crepaldi, Global Food Business Manager said: “Natural fermented processes are not just a trend but a real sustainable solution for the demand market of natural, clean and clear label. Biorigin is working together to develop new solutions to our customers and in a short period of time we will promote the new ingredients.”

“Fermented foods are produced through natural process and giving final ingredients that are natural, clean and clear label. That is the desire of all consumers nowadays,” she notes. 

“Third Wave Bioactives has a great knowledge and is specialize in microbial technology helping Biorigin to be more and more positioned in this growing market, offering customers with new and innovative solutions,” adds Crepaldi. 

Consumer preference is raising mainstream awareness for cleaner labeled and minimally processed food options and as a result food formulators need an increasing array of natural alternatives to align with these consumer trends. The collaboration between Biorigin and Third Wave Bioactives will help meet this demand by harnessing the power of natural fermentation to bring new food ingredient products to customers. 
 
The team of researchers at Third Wave Bioactives will collaborate with Biorigin to expand into new market applications with additional fermentate products sold under the bioVONTAGE brand of Third Wave Bioactives and the Biogard brand of Biorigin. These fermented products can help maintain the quality of many perishable foods during shelf-life and can be used to help build unique and complex flavor profiles, making them valuable ingredients for food manufacturers today.   
 
“Third Wave Bioactives’s approach to developing novel products using next generation technology is a perfect complement to our bio technical processes in the development and production of natural ingredients. This partnership reinforces our strategy in creating added value to our customer’s business by innovation in a sustainable manner, focusing on consumer health and well-being,” said Mario Steinmetz, CEO of Biorigin. “With our shared ambition, we hope to help food manufacturers around the world meet the growing natural, clean & clear label and specific health needs of consumers.”

By Elizabeth Green