Global agricultural processor ADM and food technology developer The EVERY Company have entered into a commercial partnership to scale up the production of OvoPro, a fermentation-derived egg white protein.
Under the terms of the agreement, commercial-scale manufacturing of the bio-based ingredient will take place at ADM’s precision fermentation facility in Clinton, Iowa.
The collaboration combines EVERY’s patented protein-design technology with ADM’s established industrial fermentation infrastructure. The Clinton facility will manufacture OvoPro to service EVERY's expanding roster of multinational food and beverage clients, providing a scalable alternative to traditional egg-derived proteins.
Precision Fermentation
The expansion of production to an industrial scale is designed to meet the growing global demand for protein fortification across major food segments, particularly within the United States.
By utilising ADM's existing precision fermentation capabilities, the partnership aims to provide food manufacturers with a secure, highly consistent source of alternative protein.
According to Kris Lutt, Vice President for Innovation and Growth at ADM, adding innovative protein ingredients via precision fermentation is essential to meeting long-term global protein demand. Lutt highlighted that the agreement strengthens the global protein supply chain while demonstrating how ADM’s fermentation infrastructure can complement traditional agricultural production to support food sector innovation.
Specifications of OvoPro
OvoPro is engineered as a highly functional, clean-label ingredient that delivers the physical characteristics of chicken egg whites alongside a complete protein profile.
Key functional and nutritional parameters of the ingredient include:
🍳 Functional Performance: Provides essential structural binding, gelling, foaming, and whipping capabilities in food formulations.
🧬 Nutritional Quality: Highly concentrated with zero fat and zero cholesterol, achieving a Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) of 1.0
👅 Sensory Profile: Formulated to have zero off-notes or undesirable flavours, allowing for seamless integration into diverse food products.
🏷️ Clean-Label Status: Operates as a single ingredient that simultaneously improves texture and elevates protein content without requiring complex chemical additives.
Supply Chain Stability
The transition to fermentation-based egg white production is intended to address ongoing volatility within the global egg supply chain, which is frequently disrupted by avian influenza outbreaks, fluctuating feed costs, and transport challenges.
Arturo Elizondo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The EVERY Company, stated that the partnership addresses a critical need for scale and reliability in the protein sector. Elizondo noted that the alliance provides food formulators with a price-stable protein that delivers consistent functional performance, helping manufacturers maintain product quality and supply security.
The joint initiative will initially focus on supplying multinational food brands, with plans to expand distribution across retail and food service channels as production volume at the Clinton facility ramps up throughout the year.
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