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Interested in precision fermentation?

Transform cutting-edge biology into scalable, sustainable, and market-ready products. Our network of 2,500+ FoodTech specialists delivers end-to-end expertise in precision fermentation, from strain engineering to commercial launch.

Our freelance experts and advisors comprising fermentation scientists, process engineers, regulatory specialists, and commercial strategists partner with you to turn cutting-edge biology into market-ready solutions for novel proteins, bioactive compounds, and functional food ingredients.

How can our experts support you in precision fermentation?

We cover the entire value chain:

  • Feasibility & Roadmapping: assess technical viability, CAPEX/OPEX, and sustainability metrics to build a clear development plan.
  • R&D Program Management: coordinate cross-functional teams for strain engineering, media optimization, fermentation trials, and analytics.
  • Pilot & Scale-up Operations: design and operate pilot plants, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and ensure process reproducibility.
  • Regulatory & Quality Systems: prepare GRAS, Novel Foods, GMP dossiers, and implement quality systems for compliance.
  • Commercial Launch & Strategy:  define go-to-market strategy, pricing models, and partnership opportunities for licensing or fundraising.

Our experts have worked on:

  • Animal-free dairy proteins (e.g., beta-lactoglobulin, casein).
  • Meat proteins and seafood analogs.
  • Specialty enzymes for food processing and functional beverages.
  • Bioactive peptides for nutraceuticals.
  • Fermentation-derived flavors, fragrances, and functional lipids for cosmetics.
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Maya
Food Biotech Expert

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Precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, due diligence

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Thomas
FoodTech investment expert

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Due diligence, precision fermentation, strategy

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Maria
Fermentation technology expert

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Due diligence, precision fermentation, strategy

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Hannah
Novel food regulatory expert

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Novel foods, regulations, dossier preparation

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Philippe
Bioprocess expert

Area of expertise
R&D strategy, biotech, precision fermentation

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Michael
Bioprocess expert

Area of expertise
R&D strategy, biotech, precision fermentation

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Jeremy
Bioengineering expert

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Biological engineering, precision fermentation

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What is precision fermentation?

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Precision fermentation uses microbial hosts such as yeast, fungi, bacteria, or algae as high-efficiency production platforms for specific target molecules. By engineering genetic pathways, these microbes can produce proteins, enzymes, vitamins, bioactive compounds, and functional lipids with high purity and consistency.

Key benefits:

  • Targeted production without agricultural variability.
  • Scalable processes that minimize land, water, and energy use.
  • Broad applicability across food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical sectors.

Key trends in precision fermentation

  • Cost-down innovation through feedstock diversification (agricultural side streams, C1/C2 feedstocks) and process intensification.
  • AI-driven strain engineering to accelerate development cycles and improve yields.
  • Continuous fermentation systems reducing downtime and increasing throughput.
  • Hybrid products blending precision fermentation outputs with plant-based or cultivated inputs.
  • Localized manufacturing using distributed production models to reduce logistics costs and improve resilience.
  • Regulatory momentum with increasing clarity from EFSA, FDA, SFA, and FSANZ on novel proteins and functional ingredients.

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How is biomass fermentation different from precision fermentation?
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Precision fermentation targets a single molecule; biomass fermentation grows whole cells for use as ingredients or concentrates.
Can you replace an expert mid-engagement if our needs change?
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Yes. If priorities shift, we’ll rematch quickly to keep momentum.
Can experts join internal stand-ups or work in our tools?
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Yes. Experts adapt to your collaboration stack (Slack/Teams/Drive, etc.) and can embed for a few hours per week.
What are some applications and players active in precision fermentation?
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Precision fermentation supports a wide range of industries by producing animal-free dairy (e.g., Perfect Day), meat proteins (e.g., Wildtype), specialty enzymes for food processing (e.g., Novozymes), bioactive peptides for nutraceuticals (e.g., Geltor), plant-derived flavors and fragrances (e.g., Firmenich’s Fermentâ„¢), and functional lipids for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (e.g., Amyris).
Why is fermentation important?
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After securing $435m of investment capital in 2020 alone, microbial fermentation is quickly materializing as the third pillar in the alternative protein industry, alongside plant-based and cultivated meat. In fact, the industry as a whole can benefit from the unique advantages provided by the various types of fermentation. Fermentation requires simple and inexpensive feedstocks and can be manufactured across a network of localized production facilities, reducing transport costs as well as land and water inputs. Not only is it less resource intensive, but it is also an incredibly efficient method of producing protein; unlike animal livestock, microbes grow exponentially, doubling in quantity in a matter of hours. In addition to requiring less water and land usage, fewer pollutants and GHG emissions are produced. Furthermore, as the field of fermentation advances further, there are progressively more useful alternative protein products and applications than ever before.
What is the difference between precision fermentation and other types of fermentation?
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Traditional fermentation harnesses natural microbial metabolism to produce mixtures of products (e.g., alcohol, acids, biomass), while biomass fermentation specifically cultivates microbes to generate bulk biomass or mixed metabolites (such as single-cell proteins or biofuels). In contrast, precision fermentation engineers specific genetic pathways in microbial hosts to produce a single, high-value target molecule with exceptional purity and consistency.
What deliverables can we expect?
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Examples: rapid-response memos, risk registers, TEA models and assumptions books, process flow diagrams (PFDs), pilot plans and trial reports, supplier shortlists and RFPs, regulatory pathway assessments, claim substantiation reviews, commercialization hands-on support, and many more - message us to see if we can cover your desired deliverable.
Do you support both FoodTech and AgriTech adjacencies?
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Yes. Ingredients, enzymes, fermentation inputs, biomass valorization/side streams, sustainable packaging, and supply-chain optimization are all in scope among other topics including agricultural expertise.
What backgrounds do your experts come from?
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Former founders and CTOs, ex-corporate R&D/ops leaders (ingredient, CPG, bioprocess), process/packaging engineers, pilot-plant managers, QA/food safety leads, sensory & nutrition scientists, LCA/claims specialists, former regulators and notified-body reviewers, commercialization leaders, and ex-investors/tech-DD specialists, and many more.
Which regulatory regimes do your experts support?
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Our experts have experience in: US (FDA/USDA), EU (EFSA/Novel Foods), UK (FSA/OPSS), Singapore (SFA), Australia/NZ (FSANZ), Canada (CFIA), and others via country-specific frameworks. Our experts provide practical, experience-based guidance rather than legal advice.
Do you cover highly specialized areas like downstream processing, strain engineering, or extrusion?
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Yes. Our experts cover topics across wet/dry fractionation, cell line/strain engineering, media optimization, downstream (clarification, filtration, chromatography), extrusion & texturization, aseptic processing, shelf-life, sensory, and packaging - plus commercialization and scale-up.
How is the length (and cost) of an engagement determined?
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You define the scope; we recommend whether hourly advisory, daily sprint packages or a multi-month retainer fits best. Rates scale accordingly and are agreed upfront - no surprises.
Are engagements remote or onsite?
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Most work is remote for speed and cost-efficiency, but onsite audits, pilot-plant visits or workshop days can be arranged worldwide.
Can I book both one-off consultations and long-term support?
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Yes. Schedule a 30-60 minute expert call or embed an expert part-time for months - same streamlined process either way.
How quickly can I connect with an expert?
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You can typically connect with an expert within 48 hours. Our streamlined process ensures that you get the expertise you need quickly and efficiently.
How do you select and vet your experts?
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We conduct interviews and credential checks to ensure each expert meets our high standards. For long-term engagements, we also facilitate one-on-one meetings between the expert and the client to ensure a perfect fit.
What industries or projects do your experts typically work on?
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Our experts have experience across various industries, from alternative proteins and sustainable agriculture to novel ingredients and large-scale bioprocessing. We support projects ranging from R&D and scale-up to commercialization and market entry.
How diverse are the topics covered by your network?
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Our specialists span hundreds of FoodTech niches e.g., fermentation, biomass valorization, food-safety QA, downstream processing, sensory science, market analytics, supply-chain optimization, and more - covering every step from upstream agricultural inputs to downstream consumer.
What types of expertise are available through your platform?
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Our experts cover a wide range of FoodTech specializations, including fermentation, precision fermentation, cell cultivation, mycelium technology, algae production, and more. We continuously expand our network as new innovations emerge in the FoodTech space.
What makes FoodTech Experts powered by Bright Green Partners unique?
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We specialize exclusively in FoodTech, offering access to a vetted network of over 2,500 experts. Every expert is carefully vetted and matched to your specific needs, ensuring top-tier expertise in niche areas like fermentation, cell cultivation, and more.

What our clients say

“The FTE (by BGP) team really took the time to understand our brief and quickly connected us with the perfect expert from their network. Working side by side, our expert has shared invaluable technical know-how, helping us unlock the true potential of our new barley proteins and sharpen our market positioning.”

Enda Ryan
CEO
ClonBio Foods

“BGP/FTE helped us gain the right insights, provided helpful recommendations, and executed everything swiftly.
This has helped us identify key risks, allowing for timely anticipation and mitigation.”

Pieter Meuwissen
Venture Developer
Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM)

“A strong combination of a professional consulting team and hands-on industry experts from their expert network – great collaboration which helped us move forward with confidence.”

Brecht D'hont
Head of Future Food Solutions
Solina

“Utilizing their deep industry experience and extensive technical network, the BGP/FTE team navigated our project toward the most valuable solutions, making the most of past insights and existing data. The team stands apart in its approach to driving progress with consistent advancements that offer clarity at every project stage.”

Amanda Bess
Science & Technology Analysis Manager
The Good Food Institute

“We asked BGP/FTE to prepare a technical due diligence assessment for a potential investment in the cultured meat space. We were very much impressed by the quality of the BGP team, the thorough way of working, the valuable and up-to-date insights they provided and the open way of communication.

The assessment has helped us in better understanding the challenges of the company in this quickly evolving industry and in structuring a transaction. In many ways BGP outperformed our expectations and we are looking forward to working with them again.”

Victor Meijer
Sr. Investment Manager
InvestNL

“BGP/FTE brought in uniquely deep insights through their professionally strong and reliable networks and a robust consulting framework, which is what we were looking for. Their work has helped us make better strategic and commercial decisions.
We look forward to continuing our partnership.”

Yasushi Noguchi
Senior Director
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America

“We worked together with the BGP/FTE team to develop our fermentation strategy and to make some very clear choices on where to play and how to win. The insights and support from the BGP team throughout this project were outstanding and they also brought in several experts to do a couple of technical deep-dives. Moreover they ensured that our teams were involved and on board with the proposed strategy. Together with BGP we developed a clear path forward in terms of our fermentation strategy and we are now fully in execution mode.”

Thijs Bosch
Managing Director
Cosun Protein

“The BGP/FTE team helped us assess the alt protein market and better understand the most promising technologies and ingredients. Beyond providing insights and strategy advisory, they also helped us to strengthen our network in this space.”

Steve Chantry Vice
President of International Growth
Kraft Heinz Company

“BGP/FTE has been a valuable resource in leveraging industry knowledge, market sizing, and cultivated relationships to help our team further evaluate the Alternative Proteins landscape. 
We appreciate their ability to envision and look beyond the current state of the industry, peering into the future state where we can all contribute to feeding 10 billion people differently.”

Mike Snodgrass
Managing Director
Global Alternative Proteins Griffith Foods

“BGP/FTE was amongst the first ones we called when we embarked on our alt protein journey. The team did an excellent job organising an engaging workshop series for our key decision makers. They provided a detailed perspective on the industry and helped us identify relevant internal capabilities and resources to leverage.”

Andrey Dribny
CEO of Culinary
IFFCO Group

“BGP/FTE provides us essential support to help drive our vision towards practical implementation. The depth of industry insights they bring in, combined with their consistently top-quality work, enables us to confidently navigate this fast-changing field.”

George Harrigan
Director of Food and Functional Ingredients
NEOM
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