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De Novo Dairy

The first African company to use precision fermentation technology to create animal-free, nature identical premium dairy proteins that are essential for human nutrition and immune development

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Competitors

OtherChange Foods, Inc.Shared: animal free, precision fermentation, pioneering agtechPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →OtherAuX LabsShared: animal free, dairy protein, nature identicalPlug and PlayCanadaStartup →OtherIngrediomeShared: nature identical, precision fermentation, proteinMassChallenge Switzerland and UK 2026IsraelStartup →OtherPFx BiotechShared: precision fermentation, nutritionMassChallenge Switzerland 2025PortugalStartup →OtherIzote BiosciencesShared: precision fermentation, beverage industry, food beveragePlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →
Companies closest to De Novo Dairy
Company
Change Foods, Inc.Shared: animal free, precision fermentation, pioneering agtechPlug and Play Not statedOther
AuX LabsShared: animal free, dairy protein, nature identicalPlug and Play Not statedOther
IngrediomeShared: nature identical, precision fermentation, proteinMassChallenge Switzerland and UK 2026Not statedOther
PFx BiotechShared: precision fermentation, nutritionMassChallenge Switzerland 2025Not statedOther
Izote BiosciencesShared: precision fermentation, beverage industry, food beveragePlug and Play Not statedOther

Adjacent

OtherNobell FoodsShared: dairy protein, foodYC S17San FranciscoStartup →Developer toolsClever Fruit ProductsShared: fermentation technology, beverage industry, food beveragePlug and PlayCanadaStartup →AIEden Genetics LtdShared: precision fermentation, protein, pioneeringMassChallenge UK 2025United KingdomStartup →OtherBioplastics 4healthShared: precision fermentation, beverage industry, premiumPlug and PlaySpainStartup →OtherBond Pet FoodsShared: beverage industry, food beverage, proteinPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →
Companies next to De Novo Dairy
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Nobell FoodsShared: dairy protein, foodYC S17 +1ActiveOther
Clever Fruit ProductsShared: fermentation technology, beverage industry, food beveragePlug and Play Not statedDevtools
Eden Genetics LtdShared: precision fermentation, protein, pioneeringMassChallenge UK 2025Not statedAI
Bioplastics 4healthShared: precision fermentation, beverage industry, premiumPlug and Play Not statedOther
Bond Pet FoodsShared: beverage industry, food beverage, proteinPlug and Play Not statedOther

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Programs

Programs De Novo Dairy went through
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Plug and PlayNot statedPlug and Play Page

About De Novo Dairy

De Novo Dairy is a pioneering Agtech company specializing in precision fermentation technology to create premium dairy proteins essential for human nutrition and immune development. Their focus on producing non-animal functional and nutritional dairy proteins sets them apart as the first African company to utilize this innovative approach. These proteins not only enhance the mouthfeel of food products but also support infant immune development. De Novo Dairy's commitment to sustainability and food innovation underscores their contribution to the Agtech and Food & Beverage industries. By harnessing the power of precision fermentation, they are revolutionizing the production of dairy proteins, offering nature-identical alternatives that cater to the evolving needs of consumers and the environment.

Category
Other
Location
South Africa
Checked
7h ago

De Novo Dairy: questions

Which accelerators did De Novo Dairy go through?

De Novo Dairy is listed by Plug and Play.

Where is De Novo Dairy based?

De Novo Dairy lists South Africa as its location on Plug and Play's page.