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Producer of fats for plant-based foods intended to provide alternative protein with fats. The company creates yeast cell factories through bioengineering technology that can dictate the structure and properties of the fats that microbes are producing, enabling producers and food manufacturers to make plant-based foods as healthy and tasty as animal-based foods.

The emission-reduction benefits of shifting to plant-based eating are well documented. Yet many people are still deterred by the taste of plant-based food. Or rather, its lack of taste. Plant-based food is often missing exactly what people crave the most: umami. This is where we come in. We have developed a natural way of using food technology to create plant-based umami from plant food side products. In this way we also tackle another aspect of the food system that we believe needs to be fixed: wasting edible food.

Chromologics ApS is a Danish biotechnology company based in Søborg, founded in 2017 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark. The company specializes in the development of bio-based solutions for natural food colorants, with a focus on innovative products that can replace existing natural colorants like carmine and betanin. Chromologics has created a fungal biotechnology platform to produce its flagship product, ChromoRed, which represents a new generation of natural red food colorants. Through its advancements, Chromologics aims to provide sustainable alternatives in the food industry.

Chromologics ApS is a Danish biotechnology company based in Søborg, founded in 2017 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark. The company specializes in the development of bio-based solutions for natural food colorants, with a focus on innovative products that can replace existing natural colorants like carmine and betanin. Chromologics has created a fungal biotechnology platform to produce its flagship product, ChromoRed, which represents a new generation of natural red food colorants. Through its advancements, Chromologics aims to provide sustainable alternatives in the food industry.

Hailia Oy is a food technology startup focused on the development and provision of fish products. The company specializes in creating nutritious and sustainable food options from under-utilized small fish from the Baltic Sea. Hailia aims to enhance the culinary appeal of these fish by offering innovative product development services that promote the consumption of domestic wild fish. In addition to fish products, Hailia provides fish food and wild fish food services, catering to both consumers and the fishing industry. Through its offerings, Hailia seeks to deliver tasty, healthy, and affordable food while supporting local vendors and fostering a sustainable fish business.

Producer of fats for plant-based foods intended to provide alternative protein with fats. The company creates yeast cell factories through bioengineering technology that can dictate the structure and properties of the fats that microbes are producing, enabling producers and food manufacturers to make plant-based foods as healthy and tasty as animal-based foods.

Enifer Bio is a Finnish company founded in 2019 and based in Espoo, specializing in the production of Pekilo mycoprotein, a sustainable fish feed ingredient. The company utilizes advanced biorefining techniques to create protein-rich feed from previously underutilized by-products and waste streams, thereby contributing to a circular economy. Pekilo mycoprotein is derived from fungi and is designed to enhance sustainability in fish farming by providing a nutritious alternative to traditional feed sources. Enifer Bio leverages decades of expertise to transform waste into valuable resources, aligning with the growing demand for environmentally friendly protein solutions in aquaculture.

Chromologics ApS is a Danish biotechnology company based in Søborg, founded in 2017 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark. The company specializes in the development of bio-based solutions for natural food colorants, with a focus on innovative products that can replace existing natural colorants like carmine and betanin. Chromologics has created a fungal biotechnology platform to produce its flagship product, ChromoRed, which represents a new generation of natural red food colorants. Through its advancements, Chromologics aims to provide sustainable alternatives in the food industry.