NatureWorks LLC

Americas

Minnetonka

United States

Established

FOUNDED

1997

HEADCOUNT

101-500

FUNDING

Subsidiary

Keywords:

fermentation, organic_acids, bioplastics

Company Website

LinkedIn Page

BUSINESS

Produces Ingeo biopolymers from plant-based feedstocks through fermentation of sugars into lactic acid for compostable packaging, food serviceware, and 3D printing.

BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT

Synthetic biology and fermentation are core to converting renewable feedstocks into lactic acid for Ingeo production.

TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM

fermentation; lactic acid polymerization

PRIMARY PRODUCTS

Ingeo biopolymers and fibers; Ingeo Extend advanced PLA