Shiru and GreenLab Partner to Scale Sustainable Protein Production

Shiru and GreenLab have announced a strategic partnership to commercialize novel food proteins using GreenLab's proprietary corn expression system, announced in a press release. This collaboration aims to expand Shiru's manufacturing capabilities by integrating its AI-driven protein discovery with GreenLab's high-yield, scalable manufacturing platform.

The partnership focuses on creating sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based and chemically derived ingredients, initially targeting consumer packaged goods (CPG). By leveraging GreenLab's corn-based expression platform, the collaboration seeks to produce high-performance food proteins that are both scalable and commercially viable.

Key benefits of this partnership include faster ingredient innovation, scalable protein production, and cost-effective solutions. The corn-based system allows for large-scale expansion with minimal infrastructure investment, reducing waste and maximizing efficiency. This approach also enables a wider range of food applications, from novel sweeteners to clean-label additives, supporting CPG manufacturers in prioritizing natural and sustainable products.

The partnership will initially focus on optimizing protein expression in GreenLab's corn system for Shiru's high-value functional proteins, with plans to scale production to meet commercial demand. Both companies will collaborate with food and beverage partners to accelerate the adoption of these innovative proteins in the market.