KnipBio reaches major development milestone in fermentation research

In Massachusetts, KnipBio, Inc. announced a major development in its fermentation research that enables the company to produce its single cell protein aquafeed ingredient, KnipBio Meal (KBM), from condensed distillers’ solubles (CDS). This promises a dramatic reduction in cost and further demonstrates the versatility of KnipBio’s biotech platform and fermentation technology.

KnipBio began the development of its patented, single cell fermentationprocess usingmethanol in 2013. To reduce input costs and increase feedstock flexibility, the company initiated a research program in 2018 to produce protein using low-cost feedstocks including CDS and other biofuel waste stream products. Feedstock flexibility ensures supply security and price stability. It also makes KBM more sustainable and allows a KBM fermentation plant to be co-located wherever industrial agriculture and food processing is done.