LONDON, UK – January 8, 2021 – Kernel Mycofood Corp (“Kernel” or the “Company”), a leading biotech company dedicated to advancing the intersection of technology and biology to address some of the most critical challenges facing our planet, has embarked on a strategic partnership with Ennolys, a key business unit of Lesaffre, to accelerate the scaling-up of its industrial processes and begin production of client samples. This collaboration is aimed at reaching full industrial production volumes within the year.
Ennolys will leverage its comprehensive Ennatech subcontracting services, which include R&D and custom fermentation, to support Kernel’s ambitions. These services are backed by Lesaffre’s extensive expertise in microbiology and biotechnology, as well as the multidisciplinary prowess of its expert team and the adaptability of its production facilities.
Committed to supporting several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Kernel is dedicated to producing a high-quality, protein-rich ingredient that is both sustainable and affordable. In response to the increasing demand for meat alternatives, Kernel is poised to introduce a versatile product designed to meet a variety of culinary needs, paving the way for the future of food.
This partnership is timely as Kernel prepares to supply its Mycofood™ product to NASA, where it will be evaluated as a potential protein source for astronaut crews, thereby contributing to the broader mission of space exploration.
About Ennolys / Ennatech
Ennolys uses the advances in biotechnology to assist food manufacturers, and nutraceuticals. This business unit part of the Lesaffre Group combines activities in relation to expertise in fermentation. Ennolys develops a wide range of natural aromatic molecules, including vanillin. With excellent flexibility, its industrial tools guarantee fermentation services of a wide range of natural ingredients such as probiotics and ensure their post-processing. One hundred employees around the world are committed to the natural approach, client satisfaction and innovation.
About Kernel Mycofood Corp
Kernel Mycoffod Corp is at the forefront of biotechnological innovation, dedicated to advancing the intersection of technology and biology to address some of the most critical challenges facing our planet. Founded with the vision to revolutionize food systems and material production, Kernel leverages cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and bioprocessing to create sustainable solutions that are not only viable but vital for the future.
