De Novo Foodlabs
Americas
Raleigh
,
United States
Startup
FOUNDED
2021
HEADCOUNT
2-20
FUNDING
Seed
Keywords:
precision_fermentation, food_protein, milk_proteins, dairy, sweet_proteins, sweeteners, alternative_proteins
BUSINESS
De Novo Foodlabs uses precision fermentation to produce animal-free functional proteins, with lead product NanoFerrin (recombinant lactoferrin). In June 2025, entered a joint venture (PferrinX26) to advance commercialization. Also exploring sweet proteins (miraculin) and other functional protein ingredients.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core; precision-fermentation startup producing animal-free functional proteins using engineered microbes, lead product NanoFerrin (recombinant lactoferrin); also exploring sweet proteins (miraculin).
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
precision fermentation
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
NanoFerrin lactoferrin and other functional proteins