Fermentation companies use microorganisms and controlled biological processes to produce proteins, ingredients, chemicals, materials and other valuable products. Their technologies support biotechnology, food production, industrial manufacturing and the transition towards more sustainable production methods.
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Browse 72 UK fermentation companies below.
Cell-based platform for next-generation mRNA medicines
Sensible Biotechnologies is a biotechnology company developing a cell-based platform for the design, optimisation, and manufacturing of high-quality mRNA. Using engineered living cells and precision fermentation, the platform produces low-immunogenicity mRNA at scale, addressing fundamental limitations of conventional…
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…
Recombinant research proteins through innovative bioprocess engineering
Zeus Biologics is a biotechnology startup developing innovative bioprocess engineering approaches to reduce the cost of recombinant protein production for the research community. Founded by a former AstraZeneca biopharmaceutical development scientist, the company applies quality-by-design principles to biologics…
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…
Microbial CRO for natural product discovery and fermentation scale-up
Isomerase is a company providing contract research and development services centred on microbial synthetic biology, with expertise spanning natural product discovery, enzyme engineering, strain bioengineering, and fermentation process development. It serves clients across pharma, biotech, agritech, food and consumer…
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…
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…
Carbon capture and biomanufacturing using engineered cyanobacteria
CyanoCapture is a company developing a biomanufacturing platform that uses genetically engineered cyanobacteria to sequester carbon dioxide and convert it into high-value products including recombinant proteins and graphite. Its photobioreactor-based system is designed to offer affordable carbon capture for industrial…
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…
Microfluidics-based filtration systems for scalable biomanufacturing
uFraction8 is a Scottish developer of microfluidics-based filtration systems for bio-manufacturers. Its technology uses hydrodynamic phenomena to separate cells and biomass from culture liquids, offering an energy-efficient and scalable alternative to conventional centrifugation, membrane filtration, and flocculation.…
Microbial conversion of waste into sustainable aviation fuel feedstock
Neela Biotech develops microbial processes that convert food, agricultural and forestry waste into fatty acids for sustainable aviation fuel production. Its approach combines AI-guided microbes with anaerobic digestion and is designed to integrate into existing biogas plants rather than require entirely new…