In France, precision fermentation-based dairy proteins firm Standing Ovation has entered into a long-term partnership with Ajinomoto Foods Europe to produce animal-free proteins at AFE’s Nesle manufacturing site. The deal also provides Standing Ovation with access to AFE’s 50 years of experience in industrial fermentation.
Standing Ovation’s animal-free casein powder, Advanced Casein®, can be used to produce a number of dairy products, including cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and foaming milk, with the same functional and sensory qualities of traditional dairy.
“We are very excited about this new partnership with one of the world’s leading food companies,” Yvan Chardonnens, CEO of Standing Ovation, tells vegconomist. “As a global player with historical expertise, Ajinomoto is an ideal manufacturing partner for us. Their leading fermentation capabilities in France will enable us to meet our customers’ needs by providing them with high-quality, sustainable proteins.”