Major Partnership Brings Precision Fermentation to Commercial Scale
ADM and The EVERY Company announced a partnership on July 14 to begin commercial-scale production of OvoPro™—a precision-fermented egg white protein—at ADM's Clinton, Iowa facility. The collaboration pairs EVERY's patented fermentation process with ADM's production infrastructure to address surging global demand for protein fortification across food segments.
Why This Matters for Food Manufacturers
For food manufacturers and formulators, this partnership reduces supply chain complexity by consolidating two traditionally separate ingredient functions—binding/functionality and protein fortification—into a single, verified ingredient produced at scale in the US. The Clinton facility investment signals growing commercial viability of precision fermentation for mainstream food applications, not niche segments.
Kris Lutt, ADM's vice president for Innovation and Growth, said: "Traditional protein sources like eggs will always be a critically important part of diets around the world, but it's also clear that the only way to meet the growing global demand for protein is to add innovative new ingredient options that can expand the supply of high-quality protein. Through this agreement with EVERY, we're strengthening the global protein supply chain while demonstrating how ADM's industry-leading precision fermentation capabilities can complement existing production, expand supply and help customers innovate."
OvoPro™ Technical Profile
OvoPro™ is a single-ingredient, clean-label protein that delivers binding, gelling, foaming, and whipping functionality without fat, cholesterol, or off-notes. It has a PDCAAS of 1.0—a measure of amino acid completeness. For food formulators, the ingredient serves dual purposes: it contributes structural integrity while increasing protein content, eliminating the need to source separate functional and protein ingredients.
Industry Growth Driver
Arturo Elizondo, EVERY's founder and CEO, stated: "We're thrilled to work with ADM to significantly expand production of OvoPro™ to service our multinational customers. The global surge in demand for protein fortification across almost all major food segments – especially in the US – requires incredible scale and reliability. Our partnership with ADM enables both. For food formulators seeking to expand and strengthen their supply chains, OvoPro™ provides a reliable, price-stable protein that delivers functional performance and protein content – helping provide manufacturers with confidence in product quality, supply security, and cost stability."
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
