New lactoferrin player plans precision fermentation site in US

PFerrinX26, backed by Earth First Food Ventures, is set to establish a precision fermentation facility in the Midwest to produce bovine lactoferrin using genetically engineered microbes. This initiative aims to address the high market demand for lactoferrin, a valuable protein with applications in nutrition and cosmetics, while reducing reliance on traditional dairy sources.

Original excerpt: With prices ranging from $600- $1,500/kilo, bovine lactoferrin is an attractive candidate for firms in the precision fermentation space…

Source: AgFunderNews