Standing Ovation, a prominent French biotechnology firm specializing in producing alternative proteins, announced a strategic partnership with Tetra Pak to optimize the industrial production of alternative caseins through precision fermentation. The partnership aims to accelerate the scale-up and commercialization of Standing Ovation’s innovative proteins.
Standing Ovation is strengthening its industrial strategy by joining forces with market leaders like Tetra Pak and Ajinomoto Foods Europe. The latest partnership with Tetra Pak focuses on optimizing the separation and purification process for Standing Ovation’s alternative proteins.
The agreement will combine Standing Ovation’s patented technology and precision fermentation expertise with Tetra Pak’s food processing capabilities to pioneer new food innovations. The aim of this collaboration is to speed up the industrialization of fermentative casein and provide the food industry with sustainable, high-performance, and scalable solutions.
The partnership covers different strategic components, including the supply of equipment and turnkey solutions adapted to Standing Ovation’s patent technology and optimizing downstream processing operations. Tetra Pak will also help the company design and construct pilot and industrial units for large-scale production of alternative proteins.
In the words of Yvan Chardonnens, Standing Ovation’s CEO, “The partnership with industry Tetra Pak is a major step forward in our industrial development. Its expertise in food processes and engineering will empower us to optimize our production capacities as well as accelerate the time-to-market for our fermented casein.”
Standing Ovation, through this collaboration, will be able to structure its industrialization as well as accelerate the market launch of Advanced Casein, its flagship protein. Advanced Casein is an innovative and sustainable alternative to animal proteins that mimics the functional and nutritional properties of dairy proteins.
The Standing Ovation-Tetra Pak partnership is intended to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of dairy production while meeting growing consumer demand for sustainable, animal-free alternatives. Such partnerships will positively impact the alternative protein industry.
According to Coherent Market Insights (CMI), the global alternative protein market size is projected to expand from US$ 17.66 billion in 2025 to US$ 29.12 billion by 2032. Global demand for alternative proteins will likely increase at a CAGR of 7.4% between 2025 and 2032.
The alternative protein market is poised to witness rapid growth in the coming years. This is mostly due to rising consumer demand for sustainable and ethical food options. Partnerships like that one between Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak will play a crucial role in meeting their demand.
“The alliance between Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak is expected to have a substantial impact on the alternative protein industry by enhancing production capacity as well as fostering innovation in food technology,” says a senior analyst at CMI.
Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak will leverage their respective expertise to enhance the scalability and efficiency of alternative protein production. They will look to develop sustainable, high-quality protein ingredients that can be used in a variety of food products.
The partnership could accelerate innovation, scalability, affordability, and adoption in the alternative protein industry. Other companies will also look to join this revolution by developing novel alternative proteins as well as expanding their production capacities.
Alternative protein manufacturers may also form alliances with top companies to enhance their expertise and make innovative dairy-free and possibly meat-free options available to consumers more quickly. This will further boost the target industry in the coming years.
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Company: Standing Ovation
