New Zealand’s Daisy Lab Successfully Scales Animal-Identical Whey Paving the Way for a New Dairy Industry

New Zealand's Daisy Lab, a precision fermentation biotech company, has successfully scaled the production of animal-identical whey proteins in 10 L fermenters. The team at Daisy Lab has established a complete production process to create powdered whey protein, marking a significant milestone in their efforts to produce novel dairy proteins using fermentation technology.

The company has exceeded their initial goal of producing 3 grams of protein per liter of growth medium, achieving an impressive 10g per liter. This high protein content allows Daisy Lab to use traditional dairy equipment for their production process. In addition to whey protein, the company is also researching casein and lactoferrin, with plans to scale up the production of these proteins in the future. Daisy Lab's success in scaling fermentation technology could pave the way for a new dairy industry in New Zealand, offering environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional animal agriculture.