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Dyadic Applied BioSolutions, BRIG BIO and Strive Nutrition Announce a Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate the Commercialization of Precision-Fermented Alpha-Lactalbumin for Premium Nutrition Markets in the U.S.

  • Dyadic International, BRIG BIO & Strive Nutrition Corp. announced a strategic collaboration to develop, scale-up & commercialize precision-fermented bovine alpha-lactalbumin for Strive's FREEMILK™ platform & other Strive™ products.
  • The partnership combines Dyadic's Dapibus™ protein production platform, BRIG BIO's precision-fermentation commercialization capabilities, & Strive's product development expertise to create an integrated pathway from development to supply.
  • Dyadic & BRIG BIO will optimize alpha-lactalbumin production for productivity, quality & economics, while Strive will evaluate samples for formulation & application testing.
  • The companies target initial commercial availability of over 10 metric tonnes following a self-affirmed GRAS process, with long-term production scales exceeding 200 metric tonnes annually.
  • Completion of the GRAS process for the ingredient is currently scheduled for early 2028, with a definitive commercial supply agreement to follow successful technical & regulatory evaluation.
  • Dyadic President Joe Hazelton stated the collaboration aims to improve production economics & connect technology with partners to move from development toward commercial demand.
  • BRIG BIO CEO Steven Welle noted the partnership creates a realistic framework to advance the Dapibus strain toward commercially viable manufacturing for high-value markets.
  • Strive Nutrition Chairman Dennis Cohlmia highlighted that precision fermentation offers a cost-effective way to produce alpha-lactalbumin, a key human breast milk protein currently difficult to source from conventional dairy.
Company
Dyadic International, Inc.
Keywords
Nasdaq:DYAI, Dyadic International, Inc., alpha-lactalbumin, alternative proteins, non-animal proteins, RECOMBINANT PROTEINS, FREEMILK™, functional proteins