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Europe can lead in biotech… with the right framework

Europe can lead in biotech… with the right framework

Europe can lead in biotech 🌍 We just need the right framework. Today at the SME Assembly 2025 in Copenhagen, our colleague Barbara Taudorf Andersen, Director of Commercial Development and Strategic…
November 11, 2025
Building bridges to secure future food supply

Building bridges to secure future food supply

We were delighted to welcome the Saudi delegation at the Saudi Arabia–Denmark Business Forum, organized by Danish Industry in Copenhagen this week. Our Director of Commercial Development and Strategic Partnerships,…
November 6, 2025
21st.BIO as a key enabler of large-scale biomanufacturing

21st.BIO as a key enabler of large-scale biomanufacturing

The question isn’t if the science works – but how fast it can scale. We’re proud to see McKinsey’s Technology Trends Outlook 2025 naming 21st.BIO among the companies shaping the future…
October 24, 2025
It will take more than GLP-1 medications for healthy and sustained weight loss

It will take more than GLP-1 medications for healthy and sustained weight loss

Our CEO Thomas Schmidt was invited on stage at the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) Conference in Sacramento, to discuss Precision Protein Nutrition in the Ozempic…
October 14, 2025
Protein isn’t about Higher Quantities – but Higher Quality

Protein isn’t about Higher Quantities – but Higher Quality

At this year’s CG WELL Summit, themed 'Wellness 3.0', our colleague Henrik Geertz-Hansen joined a panel on the Ozempic era and the future of consumer health. His key point: most…
September 25, 2025
The Opportunities for Precision Fermentation in Japan

The Opportunities for Precision Fermentation in Japan

This week in Tokyo, Prime Minister Ishiba welcomed European business leaders alongside Stéphane Séjourné, the Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy at the European Commission. Our CEO, Thomas…
September 20, 2025
New Scientific Review Highlights Beta-Lactoglobulin’s Dual Benefits for Metabolic and Muscle Health

New Scientific Review Highlights Beta-Lactoglobulin’s Dual Benefits for Metabolic and Muscle Health

Not all proteins are equal. A new review underscores why BLG outperforms whey and casein – and how precision fermentation can deliver it more sustainably than ever. Copenhagen, Denmark, and…
September 15, 2025
Danish Minister of Business Affairs visits 21st.BIO to see precision fermentation in action

Danish Minister of Business Affairs visits 21st.BIO to see precision fermentation in action

A few weeks ago, we shared our thoughts on what Europe needs to become a leader in industrial biotech with ministers from all 27 EU countries. Yesterday, we got to…
August 13, 2025
21st.BIO showcases precision fermentation to EU representatives

21st.BIO showcases precision fermentation to EU representatives

If you had the chance to speak to representatives from all EU countries: what would you say? That’s the question our founder and CEO, Thomas Schmidt, was asked as he…
July 21, 2025
21st.BIO launches precision fermentation program for bovine alpha-lactalbumin

21st.BIO launches precision fermentation program for bovine alpha-lactalbumin

Copenhagen, Denmark, and Davis, California, 10 July 2025 – 21st.BIO, a leading technology partner in precision fermentation, today announced the launch of a new development program for bovine alpha-lactalbumin (α-lac)…
July 10, 2025
BLG Essential+™: a next-generation protein ingredient

BLG Essential+™: a next-generation protein ingredient

High-leucine, animal-free protein designed for the future of food – from healthy aging to GLP-1 nutrition and beyond. As global nutrition needs evolve, so must the proteins that power them.…
June 26, 2025
Beta-Lactoglobulin: an ideal protein for Healthy Ageing and Elderly Nutrition

Beta-Lactoglobulin: an ideal protein for Healthy Ageing and Elderly Nutrition

As the global population ages, the need for targeted nutrition solutions is rising fast. Older adults face unique health challenges — from muscle loss and reduced appetite to digestive sensitivity…
June 20, 2025
The Future of Nutrition: Beta-Lactoglobulin is the Perfect Protein for the GLP-1 Era

The Future of Nutrition: Beta-Lactoglobulin is the Perfect Protein for the GLP-1 Era

How the rise of weight-loss medications is reshaping the food industry – and how brands can lead with next-generation protein innovation.   A Shift in Eating Habits – and in…
June 4, 2025
Closing the Protein Gap: Precision-fermented BLG to solve the growing supply crisis

Closing the Protein Gap: Precision-fermented BLG to solve the growing supply crisis

The High-Quality Protein Shortage Is Already Here Global demand for high-quality protein is rising faster than supply. Whey protein prices have hit record highs – and there’s no sign of…
May 22, 2025
21st.BIO establishes new gold standard in precision fermentation for safe novel protein production

21st.BIO establishes new gold standard in precision fermentation for safe novel protein production

21st.BIO, a leading provider of precision fermentation technology, announces a major safety milestone with the publication of a peer-reviewed study showcasing world’s first fully mycotoxin-free Aspergillus oryzae strain lineage for…
April 24, 2025
Future Food-Tech & resilient food supply chains

Future Food-Tech & resilient food supply chains

We're back from Future Food-Tech – and the message is clear: Resilience in food supply is top of mind. Our colleagues Barbara Taudorf Andersen and Henrik Geertz-Hansen just returned from San…
March 18, 2025
Scaling biotech innovation requires strong partnerships

Scaling biotech innovation requires strong partnerships

Scaling biotech innovations takes more than great science: it takes great partnerships. We were delighted to host our partners from AMSilk at our Davis R&D site this week. Together, we’re making…
February 21, 2025
For a strong EU Biotech Act

For a strong EU Biotech Act

From one high-level meeting to the next, we focus on accelerating approvals for precision-fermented proteins in the EU. That's the only way forward if we want to attract companies to…
February 7, 2025
Synthetic Spider Silk – The Future of Bioindustrial Materials

Synthetic Spider Silk – The Future of Bioindustrial Materials

Spider silk has long been recognized as one of nature’s most remarkable materials, renowned for its unparalleled strength, flexibility, and biodegradability. These unique properties have made it a coveted material…
February 5, 2025
Repeated success is no coincidence

Repeated success is no coincidence

Repeated success is no coincidence. In the last months, we have onboarded three new customers – each working on different proteins for different industries. And three times, our expression systems…
January 23, 2025
Welcome Niels Banke, Sr Director of Biomanufacuring

Welcome Niels Banke, Sr Director of Biomanufacuring

In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 will be the Year of the Snake. But at 21st.BIO, we'll celebrate it as Year of Biomanufacturing. And what better way to begin it than…
January 15, 2025
21st.BIO is live on TV2

21st.BIO is live on TV2

European biotechnology leadership and innovation are under pressure. For Europe to remain a hub for innovation and production, we need accelerated regulatory processes and consistent support frameworks – factors currently driving business growth across…
January 10, 2025
News from our pilot plant

News from our pilot plant

Idle time? Not here. Since its inauguration in May, our pilot plant has not seen a single week of inactivity. Dairy proteins, spider silk, molecules for agriculture, proteins used in…
December 6, 2024
21st.BIO at Gulfood Manufacturing

21st.BIO at Gulfood Manufacturing

Our co-founder and CEO Thomas Schmidt was on stage last week for the tenth edition of Gulfood Manufacturing FoodTech Summit in Dubai. With his extensive expertise, Thomas was invited to…
November 15, 2024
21st.BIO at the European High-Level Biosolutions Summit 2024

21st.BIO at the European High-Level Biosolutions Summit 2024

This Wednesday, our co-founder and CSO Per Falholt and our colleague Barbara Taudorf Andersen joined key players of the Danish and European biosolutions scene for the second Biosolutions summit.  …
November 1, 2024
21st.BIO in Berlingske Business

21st.BIO in Berlingske Business

We're very proud to make the cover of Berlingske Business, sharing that precision fermentation can be the key to secure food and climate resilience. In the article, our co-founder and…
October 28, 2024
21st.BIO in Sjællandske Medier

21st.BIO in Sjællandske Medier

We're in the news again 📰 Our co-founder and CEO, Thomas Schmidt, talked about the role of precision fermentation in the future of food, and how Denmark as a country may…
October 17, 2024
21st.BIO at CPHI

21st.BIO at CPHI

Our colleague Rasmus Rune Hansen, Director of Client Development and Project Management, was on the ground in Milan, eager to connect with industry innovators interested in precision fermentation. At 21st.BIO,…
October 12, 2024
The 21st.BIO TechWeek

The 21st.BIO TechWeek

Last week, our brilliant science team met for the annual TechWeek to accelerate our journey in precision fermentation and the potential to change the food, materials and agricultural industry. A…
October 2, 2024
Novonesis’ visit to 21st.BIO’s Davis site

Novonesis’ visit to 21st.BIO’s Davis site

It was a pleasure for us to host Ester Baiget, President and CEO of Novonesis, and Tue Micheelsen, VP and President of North America, at our 21st.BIO Davis office.  …
September 11, 2024
21st.BIO in Børsen

21st.BIO in Børsen

How can Denmark and Europe maintain their leadership in biotechnology?   Our co-founder and CEO Thomas Schmidt discusses this important topic in an opinion piece for Børsen. As we continue…
September 9, 2024
21st.BIO obtains self-affirmed GRAS status for its precision fermented beta-lactoglobulin

21st.BIO obtains self-affirmed GRAS status for its precision fermented beta-lactoglobulin

As featured in 21st.BIO has earned a self-affirmed GRAS status for its animal-free beta-lactoglobulin ingredient, which customers can now launch in the United States market. 21st.BIO is helping customers bring…
September 4, 2024
21st.BIO in Food Ingredients First

21st.BIO in Food Ingredients First

21st.BIO highlighted in Food Ingredients First's special report on precision fermentation   In this article, our co-founder and CEO Thomas Schmidt discusses the challenges and essential steps for precision fermentation…
August 9, 2024
21st.BIO in Børsen

21st.BIO in Børsen

How can we accelerate the path to sustainable food and nutrition production?   Our co-founder and CEO Thomas Schmidt discusses Denmark’s role in pioneering sustainable nutrition production in an opinion piece for Børsen. Denmark is…
July 17, 2024
New publication in Annual Reviews of Food Science and Technology

New publication in Annual Reviews of Food Science and Technology

We are thrilled to announce the publication of our latest scientific paper, "The Next Food Revolution Is Here: Recombinant Microbial Production of Milk and Egg Proteins by Precision Fermentation" in…
July 1, 2024
21st.BIO at Folkemødet

21st.BIO at Folkemødet

Biosolutions are moving center stage.   Our CEO Thomas Schmidt was attending Folkemødet, Denmark's "People's Meeting" in Bornholm this week with our colleague Barbara Taudorf, Director of Commercial Development and…
June 14, 2024
21st.BIO’s pilot plant inauguration

21st.BIO’s pilot plant inauguration

Last Friday, we were lucky to welcome over a hundred guests to the grand opening of our pilot plant facility. We started with an exclusive roundtable, gathering twenty executives and…
May 12, 2024
21st.BIO at SynBioBeta

21st.BIO at SynBioBeta

Our co-founder and CSO Per Falholt is in San Jose this week for SynBioBeta. On Monday, Per participated in a fantastic fireside chat organized by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where…
May 8, 2024
21st.BIO unveils a new pilot plant facility to accelerate impact of biotech innovations globally

21st.BIO unveils a new pilot plant facility to accelerate impact of biotech innovations globally

As featured in Combining world-class industrially proven technology with fermentation capacity, 21st.BIO helps customers get to scale faster, in a risk-mitigated and cost-effective way. Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice President of…
May 6, 2024
What is Precision Fermentation?

What is Precision Fermentation?

The Future of Food: How precision fermentation is transforming food production   For centuries, fermentation has transformed simple ingredients into staples like bread, beer, and cheese. Today, precision fermentation is…
April 24, 2024
EU Commission takes action to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing

EU Commission takes action to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing

Today, the EU Commission unveiled a set of initiatives outlined in its "Communication on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing," aimed at boosting biotech & biomanufacturing within the EU.   One of the…
March 20, 2024
21st.BIO at the Bioprocessing Summit EUrope

21st.BIO at the Bioprocessing Summit EUrope

Meet us at the Bioprocessing Summit Europe this week in Barcelona. Our colleagues José Arnau, Director of Strain Development & Regulatory Affairs, and Carl Overgaard, Fermentation Scientist, are onsite and ready…
March 19, 2024
Danish Ministers and industry organizations visit 21st.BIO

Danish Ministers and industry organizations visit 21st.BIO

Last week was another great event for us at 21st.BIO: we had the pleasure of opening our doors to a delegation of ministers and interest organizations leading the important green three-way…
March 12, 2024
New article in Weekendadvisen

New article in Weekendadvisen

We're happy to see our work highlighted in Weekendadvisen this week. Our co-founder and CEO, Thomas Schmidt, discussed some key points with reporter Andreas Rygaard: Denmark has significantly influenced the…
March 8, 2024
21st.BIO promotes biosolutions’ potential at the Danish Parliament

21st.BIO promotes biosolutions’ potential at the Danish Parliament

Yesterday, our CEO Thomas Schmidt was invited to speak at the Danish Parliament's Business Committee on the potential of biosolutions.   Tons of strong data points were presented during the…
March 1, 2024
New industry report by the Boston Consulting Group and Synonym

New industry report by the Boston Consulting Group and Synonym

"How to get precision fermentation biomanufacturing to cost-efficiency?" That's precisely the question Boston Consulting Group's latest report, 'Breaking the cost barrier in Biomanufacturing', intends to answer. The report was written in…
February 28, 2024
21st.BIO at the European High-Level Summit on Biosolutions

21st.BIO at the European High-Level Summit on Biosolutions

With world-leading biotechnology companies and ambitious emissions reduction targets, the EU holds a unique opportunity to lead the way in the sustainable production of foods, materials, or even fuels. Now…
February 23, 2024
21st.BIO opens a more sustainable avenue for industrial scale dairy protein production

21st.BIO opens a more sustainable avenue for industrial scale dairy protein production

Global bioproduction leader 21st.BIO today announced it is granting access to its precision fermentation technology platform to ingredient manufacturers enabling the production of dairy proteins at competitive cost. This follows…
January 31, 2024
AMSilk and 21st.BIO announce partnership to accelerate the production of advanced materials made from spider silk-based proteins

AMSilk and 21st.BIO announce partnership to accelerate the production of advanced materials made from spider silk-based proteins

New protein production strain delivers unprecedented yield with greater efficiency and lower costs.
January 17, 2024
21st.BIO at the Biofabricate Summit 2023

21st.BIO at the Biofabricate Summit 2023

The summit showcased incredibly innovative companies, exploring the boundless possibilities of biotechnology for the future of materials and cosmetics. We know that the 21st.BIO technology and expertise will be pivotal…
January 12, 2024
New article in Nature Biotechnology

New article in Nature Biotechnology

For the past years, the world-class science teams of 21st.BIO and AMSilk have been collaborating very closely to develop and scale the production of spider silk proteins, which is predicted to become a disruptive force…
December 15, 2023
21st.BIO at the Biosolutions high-level Summit 2023

21st.BIO at the Biosolutions high-level Summit 2023

We presented samples of our milk protein (beta-lactoglobulin), and shared our vision around the need for building production capacity in Denmark, Europe and beyond.
November 21, 2023
New article in Danske Bank

New article in Danske Bank

We're proud to see our work showcased by Danske Bank. We are proud ambassadors of the precision fermentation field, advocating the potential of this technology to advance the green transition.
November 17, 2023
New article in Børsen

New article in Børsen

We have the technology and competencies in Denmark and in Europe to take the lead globally on precision fermentation. And with that we can make a real impact on both the…
October 26, 2023
Novo Holdings invests 86m EUR in 21st.BIO

Novo Holdings invests 86m EUR in 21st.BIO

Novo Holdings invests 86 million EUR in 21st.BIO, a bioindustrial scale-up company with a technology base from Novozymes.
December 21, 2021
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