Bio-based product companies use biological processes and renewable feedstocks to create materials, chemicals and manufactured goods. These technologies provide alternatives to products traditionally derived from fossil fuels or resource-intensive industrial processes.
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Browse 102 UK bio-based product companies below.
Bacterial nanocellulose biomaterials replacing leather and plastic-coated textiles
Modern Synthesis develops biomaterials using nanocellulose produced through bacterial fermentation. The company combines the natural fibres with biopolymers and textiles to make durable alternatives to animal leather and plastic-coated fabrics. Its processes include roll-to-roll manufacturing designed to work with…
Microbial biopesticides and biological crop protection technologies
Bionema is an agricultural biotechnology company developing microbial and nematode-based products for biological crop protection and plant health. Its technology uses beneficial fungi, bacteria and nematodes, alongside specialised encapsulation and formulation systems, to control insect pests and improve the delivery…
Functionalised food proteins and sustainable ingredient technologies
Nandi Proteins is an industrial biotechnology company developing functional food ingredients from plant and animal proteins. Its processing technology modifies protein functionality to improve emulsification, binding and fat-replacement performance. Products and development programmes include collagen-based meat and…
Cyanobacterial synthetic biology platform producing sustainable specialty chemicals
Deep Blue Biotech is a biotechnology company using genetically engineered cyanobacteria to produce high-value specialty chemicals as sustainable alternatives to fossil-derived ingredients. The platform uses carbon dioxide, light, and water as primary inputs, guided by AI-driven metabolic modelling, to manufacture…
Algal biotechnology company developing Chlorella-based food ingredients
Algenuity Limited is an algal biotechnology company that develops and supplies Chlorella-based ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers. Using proprietary strain engineering and heterotrophic fermentation, the company produces white Chlorella, a neutral-coloured, allergen-free, protein-rich ingredient suitable…
Mycelium fermentation technology for whole-cut meat alternatives
Adamo Foods is an industrial biotechnology company developing whole-cut meat alternatives from fungal mycelium. Its proprietary MyoFerm fermentation process produces naturally fibrous fungal biomass that can be formed into steaks and fillets using a small number of added ingredients. The company combines bioreactor…
Probiotic microbiome platform for skin health and dermatological conditions
SkinBioTherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing microbiome-based technologies for skin health. Its proprietary platform harnesses lysates derived from probiotic bacteria to improve skin barrier function, reduce infection risk, and support wound healing. Programmes target cosmetic skincare, psoriasis, eczema,…
High-performance specialty ingredients for pharma, biotech and agriculture
Croda is a speciality chemicals company developing and manufacturing high-performance ingredients for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agricultural markets. Its life sciences portfolio encompasses lipid nanoparticle delivery systems, high-purity pharmaceutical excipients, vaccine adjuvant components, and crop…
National capability in grassland and plant breeding science for sustainability
IBERS is a research institute at Aberystwyth University focused on sustainable food, feed and plant based industrial resources. Drawing on a century of plant breeding expertise, scientists develop resilient varieties of grasses, oats and other crops to address food security, dietary health and climate change. IBERS…
Synthetic biology additives for smart, selectively degradable plastics
E.V.A Biosystems is an early-stage industrial biotech developing synthetic biological additives that can be incorporated into conventional plastics during manufacture. The technology uses engineered biological circuits to sense specific environments, such as seawater or landfill, and activate enzymatic degradation at…
Biotech-manufactured botanical extracts and bioactive ingredients for industry
YOHOLIFE is a London-based biotechnology company producing botanical extracts and bioactive ingredients through plant cell culture and synthetic biology techniques. The company integrates in-house research, manufacturing and compliance to develop application-ready ingredients for the cosmetic, nutraceutical and…
Carbon nanodot delivery platform for RNA-based crop protection
CDotBio Limited is a biotech developing carbon nanodot technology to improve the delivery and stability of RNA-based biopesticides and other crop inputs. The platform uses ultra-small, sugar-derived nanoparticles to protect RNA cargo from degradation as it transits into plant cells, enabling species-specific targeting…
Ocean-microbe fermentation platform for sustainable biosurfactants in personal care
BravelyCultured is a UK-based biotechnology company developing sustainable, biodegradable chemicals using ocean-based microorganisms and fermentation. The company's current focus is biosurfactants for personal and home care products, offering a skin-friendly, cost-effective alternative to synthetic surfactants.…
Precision fermentation platform producing sustainable palm oil alternatives
Sun Bear Biofuture is an industrial biotech company developing a precision fermentation platform to produce sustainable alternatives to palm oil. Using engineered yeast strains and agricultural side streams as feedstock, the company produces oils with functional properties comparable to palm oil, targeting food…
Sustainable biopesticides and plastic-free microencapsulation for crop and animal health
Eden Research is an AIM-listed developer and supplier of sustainable biopesticides and natural microencapsulation technology for the crop protection, animal health and consumer products industries. The company's encapsulation system, derived from yeast, delivers terpene-based active ingredients as a plastic-free…
Microbial crop inoculants for nitrogen fixation and soil health
Legume Technology is an agricultural biotechnology company manufacturing microbial inoculants that support crop establishment and nutrient uptake. Its formulations contain nitrogen-fixing Rhizobium bacteria, mycorrhizal fungi and Bacillus species, tailored to legumes and other crops. These living products are applied…
Natural rumen feed additive in development to reduce cattle methane
Methanogon is an agricultural biotechnology company developing a natural feed additive for ruminant livestock. Its proposed formulation uses substances permitted for cattle use or occurring naturally in the rumen, aiming to reduce enteric methane emissions while improving feed conversion efficiency. The product…
Fermentation-derived astaxanthin active ingredient for premium natural skincare
Kinva Bio is a UK-based fermentation biotechnology company developing bio-based active ingredients for the skincare industry. The company's first product is a fermentation-derived astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant positioned as a stronger and more scalable alternative to conventional algal-derived astaxanthin. Kinva…
Microbial bioinsecticides developed through insect behavioural screening
BugBiome is an agricultural biotechnology company developing microbially derived pest control products as alternatives to synthetic pesticides. The company uses high-throughput behavioural screening to identify naturally occurring microbes that deter feeding, inhibit egg-laying or are directly toxic to crop pests. Its…
Engineered biochar for anaerobic digestion and wastewater treatment
Carbogenics is an industrial biotechnology company developing engineered biochar from difficult-to-recycle organic and paper waste. Its CreChar material supports microbial activity and improves process stability in anaerobic digesters, while FilaChar is being developed for pollutant removal and improved wastewater…