Pharma Solutions at IFF
Acquisition in 2024
Pharma Solutions is a one-of-a-kind portfolio with critical expertise that helps customers solve problems and deliver on the promise of a better life.
DAIZ Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2015, specializing in the production and supply of plant-based meat products. Based in Kumamoto, the company offers a product line known as "Miracle Meat," which utilizes germinated soybeans through its proprietary Ochiai Germination Method. DAIZ focuses on creating plant-based substitutes for traditional meat dishes, providing consumers with healthy and cruelty-free alternatives. In addition to its production efforts, the company also engages in research and development related to raw materials and drug discovery derived from germinated soybeans.
Rival Foods
Series A in 2022
Rival Foods is a food production company that specializes in manufacturing plant-based culinary whole-cuts designed to serve as alternatives to traditional meat and fish. The company focuses on creating vegetarian and vegan options that do not sacrifice taste or culinary experience. Its products feature a fibrous texture, rich mouthfeel, and high juiciness, achieved using minimal ingredients. By prioritizing flavor and quality, Rival Foods aims to attract meat lovers while catering to those who prefer plant-based diets, thus bridging the gap between traditional protein sources and modern dietary preferences.
Magellan Life Sciences
Seed Round in 2021
Magellan Life Sciences Ltd. is a synthetic biology company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2018. The company specializes in developing proprietary protein engineering and expression platforms, focusing on plant-inspired proteins for commercial applications in the food and beverage industries. One of its notable products is brazzein, a protein sweetener designed to provide a non-caloric alternative for consumers, addressing concerns related to sugar content and associated health issues. Additionally, Magellan Life Sciences is advancing its XSeed platform, which further enhances its capabilities in creating novel protein-based molecules tailored for the food, health, and nutrition sectors.
Nxtfood
Venture Round in 2021
Nxtfood offers a range of food products, including vegetarian irish pie, vegetarian shepherd's pie with sweet potato, vegetarian meatballs, vegetarian mushroom pie, vegetarian pithiviers, welsh vegetarian, vegetarian stuffed cabbage, vegetarian stuffed butternut, and more.
The Protein Brewery
Series A in 2020
The Protein Brewery B.V. is a high-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands, focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of animal-free protein products. Founded in 2019 as a spin-out from BioscienZ, the company specializes in producing Fermotein, a fungi-based protein created through advanced fermentation technologies. This innovative approach not only replaces traditional animal-based proteins but also utilizes significantly less land and water, ensuring a more sustainable production process. The Protein Brewery's products offer consumers protein-rich foods that contain all essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals necessary for a healthy and balanced diet, all while maintaining taste and performance.
Equinom is an innovative food-tech company focused on developing non-GMO plant-based ingredients through a unique combination of agricultural expertise, culinary knowledge, and advanced technology. By addressing the historical emphasis on crops primarily for animal feed, Equinom aims to meet the increasing demand for plant-based foods, which is projected to only meet half of the expected market needs. The company employs proprietary Manna™ technology, utilizing artificial intelligence to accelerate the breeding of high-yield crops naturally, without genetic modification. This approach not only enhances the flavor and nutritional value of meat and dairy alternatives but also promotes biodiversity and climate resilience, essential for future food security. Collaborating with partners such as Meatless Farm and Roquette, Equinom has established itself as a trusted supplier of superior ingredients, supported by significant investments from industry leaders like BASF and Roquette. Through its commitment to sustainable development and precision breeding, Equinom is positioned to play a critical role in the evolving landscape of plant-based consumption.
Reverdia
Acquisition in 2019
Reverdia manufactures and markets bio-based succinic acid and derivatives on applications which includes butanediol, polyurethane resins, and biopolymers. It was founded in 2010 and is based in the Netherlands.
Equinom
Venture Round in 2017
Equinom is an innovative food-tech company focused on developing non-GMO plant-based ingredients through a unique combination of agricultural expertise, culinary knowledge, and advanced technology. By addressing the historical emphasis on crops primarily for animal feed, Equinom aims to meet the increasing demand for plant-based foods, which is projected to only meet half of the expected market needs. The company employs proprietary Manna™ technology, utilizing artificial intelligence to accelerate the breeding of high-yield crops naturally, without genetic modification. This approach not only enhances the flavor and nutritional value of meat and dairy alternatives but also promotes biodiversity and climate resilience, essential for future food security. Collaborating with partners such as Meatless Farm and Roquette, Equinom has established itself as a trusted supplier of superior ingredients, supported by significant investments from industry leaders like BASF and Roquette. Through its commitment to sustainable development and precision breeding, Equinom is positioned to play a critical role in the evolving landscape of plant-based consumption.
Itacel
Acquisition in 2017
Itacel operates as a player in the pharmaceutical excipients market in Brazil and Latin America. Itacel offers a large range of products to an attractive client base that includes major pharmaceutical and food companies.