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Fermentation supports what grows before it ever reaches the kitchen

Fermentation revolutionizes agriculture by providing eco-friendly solutions like biofertilizers, biopesticides, and probiotics to enhance productivity and sustainability.

Gut-health hype meets whole fermented foods

Whole fermented foods differ from processed probiotics, crucial for gut health. Understanding these differences helps in making informed dietary choices.

African fermented grains and beyond

African fermented grains like millet and sorghum deliver probiotic nutrition and cultural heritage amid modern dietary shifts and market opportunities.

8 kid-friendly fermentations to make this summer

Engage kids this summer with eight fun and safe DIY fermentations from homemade yogurt and fizzy fruit drinks to sweet sauerkraut and kombucha for tasty science

Koji cocoa: UK startup Fermtech raises £2.5M for cocoa alternative

Fermtech secured £2.5 million to scale koji cocoa a fermentation-based ingredient from cocoa husks that cuts costs, slashes emissions and reduces waste

Fermentation is everywhere: 8 industries using microbes to make new products

From life-saving medicines and eco-friendly fashion to biofuels fermentation is driving a microbial revolution in eight industries.

Beauty is borrowing from biotechnology

The beauty industry is undergoing a transformative shift as biotechnology—specifically techniques like fermentation—replaces traditional, resource-intensive ingredient extraction. This evolution allows brands to produce high-quality, scalable ingredients that meet both consumer demand for efficacy and the urgent need for sustainable, environmentally responsible skincare solutions.