Lallemand Bio-Ingredients

What Lallemand Bio-Ingredients does

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients is a business unit of privately-held Canadian corporation Lallemand Inc., headquartered in Montreal, developing, producing, and marketing yeast, bacteria, and specialty fermentation-derived ingredients for global B2B customers. The product portfolio spans 7 business segments — Aroma Ingredients (Hevani vanillin, Nootkatone, Valencene), Fermentation Nutrients (Lalmedia, FNI), Food Enzymes (LallZyme, Nutrilife), Health Ingredients (Engevita, Lalmin, M-Gard, Veri-te, Gastro-AD, ManOliSa, Re-Vaya), Personal Care (Juneo, LallSkin Zn, Lallbiome 200, Lallbiome 300), Pet Food Palatants (Lyfe, Engevita, Toravita, Lake States, Lalvita), and Savory Ingredients (Bakon, Lake States, Engevita, Lalvita, Lyfe, Toravita) — and additionally distributes Revyve yeast-protein texturizers (Adventure, Vitality) in North America.

Underlying technology rests on fermentation biotechnology: precision fermentation for high-purity aroma molecules, white-biotech processes for biotech trans-Resveratrol (patent-pending under PCT/EP2006/060154 and PCT/EP2018/052412), proprietary heat-inactivation producing non-viable microbial cells for postbiotic applications, and specialized primary-grown torula yeast processes. Capabilities were materially expanded via the acquisition of Swiss biotech Evolva. Manufacturing is vertically integrated across dedicated inactive-yeast facilities in 5 countries, including an M-Gard facility within the Arctic Circle in Norway, with distribution and offices across more than 50 countries on 5 continents. The division draws on over a century of Lallemand yeast expertise and more than 40 years of bacteria expertise, and has a deep clinical evidence base including the RESHAW study, Gastro-AD studies on over 900 participants, and 45+ years of M-Gard research.

The business model is B2B ingredients sales via enterprise field sales, technical application support, and an active trade-show presence (Vitafoods Europe, Vitafoods Asia, FIA Indonesia, IFE Manufacturing, Bridge2Food Summit). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customers are primarily dietary supplement manufacturers, food manufacturers, cosmetics and personal care companies, pet food manufacturers, and bakeries, with secondary exposure to microbial fermentation industries. Commercial motion is augmented by regional distribution partnerships, including an exclusive North American distribution agreement with Revyve signed in December 2024, and content marketing through LinkedIn, YouTube, and the company website.

Name

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients

Legal name

Lallemand Inc.

Website

https://bio-lallemand.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, a Montreal-based business unit of Lallemand Inc., develops and markets yeast, bacteria, and specialty fermentation-derived ingredients — including nutritional yeasts, postbiotics, beta-glucans, resveratrol, aroma molecules, and baking enzymes — sold B2B to food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, pet food, and bakery manufacturers across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yeast & Fermentation Ingredients

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultures, Probiotics & Fermentation Ingredients (Starter Cultures, Yeast, Adjuncts) (CRADAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fermentation Nutrients & Media (Yeast Extracts, Peptones, Nitrogen Sources, Minerals) (AFAJAJAH), Yeast Products & Fermentation Metabolites (Yeast Culture, MOS/β-Glucans) (AFADALAM), Starch Processing & Sweetener Enzymes (AFAJAIAE)

Keywords

• Yeast ingredients
• Fermentation nutrients
• Baking enzymes
• Nutritional yeast
• Aroma ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Ingredients Sales: Direct sale of yeast-based ingredients, bacteria, and specialty fermentation-derived products to food manufacturers, dietary supplement companies, cosmetics manufacturers, and pet food companies. Products include inactive yeast, yeast extracts, enzymes, probiotics, postbiotics, prebiotics, vitamins, minerals, and aroma ingredients.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients develops, produces, and markets yeast, bacteria, and specialty fermentation-derived ingredients for B2B customers across food manufacturing, dietary supplements, cosmetics and personal care, pet food, bakery, and industrial microbial fermentation. Its portfolio spans inactive yeasts, yeast extracts, autolyzed yeasts, yeast beta-glucans, postbiotics, prebiotics, vitamin and mineral enriched yeasts, trans-resveratrol, baking enzymes, fermentation nutrients, and aroma ingredients such as natural vanillin, nootkatone, and valencene.

Product overview

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients is a global leader in developing, producing, and marketing yeast, bacteria, and specialty ingredients. The company operates across seven business segments: Aroma Ingredients (Hevani™ vanillin, Nootkatone, Valencene), Fermentation Nutrients (Lalmedia™, FNI), Food Enzymes (LallZyme®, Nutrilife®), Health Ingredients (Engevita®, Lalmin®, M-Gard®, Veri-te™, Gastro-AD®, ManOliSa®, Re-Vaya™), Personal Care (Juneo™, LallSkin® Zn, Lallbiome™ 200, Lallbiome® 300), Pet Food Palatants (Lyfe®, Engevita®, Toravita®, Lake States®, Lalvita®), and Savory Ingredients (Bakon®, Lake States®, Engevita®, Lalvita®, Lyfe®, Toravita®). The product portfolio also includes distributed Revyve yeast proteins (Adventure-PG, Vitality-PG) for North America. Products span nutritional yeast, vitamin/mineral yeasts, yeast beta-glucans, postbiotics, prebiotics, resveratrol, aroma molecules, baking enzymes, fermentation nutrients, and personal care active ingredients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Engevita: Premium nutritional yeast, commonly known as 'nooch', for direct consumption as dietary supplement and functional ingredient in meal replacers and superfood mixes
• M-Gard
• Gastro-AD
• Veri-te
• Lalmin
• ManOliSa
• Re-Vaya
• Juneo
• Nootkatone
• Valencene
• Hevani
• Lallbiome
• LallSkin Zn
• Bakon
• Lake States
• Toravita
• Lalvita
• Lyfe
• LallZyme
• Nutrilife
• Lalmedia
• NootkaShield
• FNI

Products and services

• Engevita Premium nutritional yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) used as a dietary supplement and functional ingredient in meal replacers, superfood mixes, and savory food applications. Naturally rich in complete protein, fiber, and B-vitamins; available in organic and Non-GMO Project verified variants.
• Lalmin Whole food fermented vitamin and mineral enriched yeast products containing standardized amounts of specific vitamins and minerals (B-Complex, D2, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Chromium). Suitable for dietary supplements and functional foods in tablets, gummies, capsules, beverage mixes, and energy bars.
• M-Gard Minimum 80% yeast beta-1,3/1,6-glucan with a unique molecular structure featuring long side chains, produced within the Arctic Circle in Norway under pharmaceutical GMP. Clinically studied for over 45 years for immune health benefits including respiratory health and vaccine adjuvant applications. Self-affirmed GRAS status.
• Veri-te High-purity (>98% trans-resveratrol) produced using Swiss technology and backed by proprietary clinical studies including the RESHAW study on 125 postmenopausal women over 24 months. Supports cognitive function, bone health, skin health, and longevity.
• Gastro-AD Clinically proven fermented non-GMO soy postbiotic for digestive comfort, containing inanimate Lactobacillus delbrueckii R0187 and natural soybean elements. Studied in over 900 people for relief of heartburn, nausea, and gastric/duodenal discomfort.
• ManOliSa Proprietary preparation of yeast mannan oligosaccharides for gut health. Clinically studied prebiotic supporting beneficial gut microbes and bowel function in healthy adults with slower transit without side effects such as diarrhea, gas, or bloating.
• Re-Vaya Proprietary metabolic health ingredient combining selenium, vitamin D, yeast beta-1,3/1,6-glucan, and zinc. Clinical study demonstrated reduction in inflammatory stress signals and improved energy pathways in excess belly fat.
• Bakon Smoked inactive torula yeast produced through traditional smoking process. Imparts rich hickory wood smoke flavor for meat applications, soups, stews, snack foods, and vegan/vegetarian meals. Recommended dosage 0.5-3.0% in finished products.
• Lake States Primary grown, dried whole cell torula inactive yeast delivering flavor carrier properties with distinctive savory notes and superior texture enhancement. Non-GMO Project Verified options available including Type N and Type R variants.
• Lalvita Inactive whole cell yeast products derived from baker's, brewer's, and other edible yeasts. Used for nutritional value, savory flavor profile contribution, and texture optimization. Lalvita US-1 features exceptional umami depth for various food applications.
• Hevani Natural vanillin produced through precision fermentation with warm, creamy vanilla character and global natural status for flavor and fragrance applications.
• Nootkatone High-purity ingredient for flavor and fragrance applications with distinctive citrus and woody grapefruit profile. Produced via precision fermentation at 98% and 85% purity levels.
• Valencene High-purity versatile ingredient for flavor and fragrance applications with bright, characteristic citrus profile. Produced through fermentation in multiple variants (80%, D ≥70%, T ≥65%, N ≥60%) for diverse sensory applications.
• Nootkashield High purity (≥99%) nootkatone-based repellent against ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects for human and pet products. Combines Lallemand's yeast fermentation process with proprietary conversion technique.
• Juneo Biotech trans-resveratrol for personal care applications addressing signs of aging. Helps reduce fine wrinkles, pigmentation, and balances sebum levels through antioxidant and longevity gene (SIRT1) activation mechanisms. Produced via patent-pending white biotech fermentation (PCT/EP2006/060154, PCT/EP2018/052412).
• LallSkin Zn Zinc enriched Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment) postbiotic for anti-acne and anti-inflammatory effects. Supports sebum regulation, antimicrobial activity against Cutibacterium acnes, and skin barrier repair. COSMOS-approved and GMO-free.
• Lallbiome 200 Heat-inactivated Lactobacillus helveticus HA-122 postbiotic for personal care applications. Helps manage effects of zombie cells, reduces inflammatory signals, and supports skin barrier homeostasis.
• Lallbiome 300 Prebiotic yeast extract obtained from Saccharomyces cerevisiae for microbiome and barrier health. Nourishes beneficial skin microorganisms with amino acids, peptides, nucleotides, and vitamins. Supports hydration, barrier integrity, and collagen synthesis.
• Toravita Primary grown, torula-based dried whole cell or autolyzed yeast produced by unique processes. Delivers specific functionality and flavor notes for food applications including umami specialties, neutral flavor carriers, and sodium reduction solutions. Manufactured in Hutchinson, MN, United States.
• Nutrilife Versatile enzyme formulation toolbox for bakery applications including maltogenic alpha amylase (MAA), lipase (LIP), xylanase (XYL), glucose oxidase (GOX), fungal amylase (FAA), and asparaginase (ASP) products for consistent baking performance.
• LallZyme Specialized baking enzymes platform offering high-concentration, single enzymes designed for expert formulators. Derived from Lallemand's proprietary yeast technology for baking applications.
• Lalmedia Specialty fermentation nutrients addressing challenges in manufacturing starter cultures and probiotic bacteria. Supports cell growth, optimizes cell metabolism, and improves cell stability.
• FNI (Fermentation Nutrient Ingredients) Over 25-year-old portfolio of yeast-based nutrients for industrial production of microorganisms. Suitable for non-fastidious microbial biomass, bioactive molecules, fine chemicals by fermentation, and culture media formulations.
• Adventure-PG by revyve Premium yeast-based texturizing ingredient distributed in North America under exclusive partnership with Revyve. Natural and sustainable for gluten-free, egg-free, plant-based, and vegan applications in baked goods, cheese, and sauces.
• Vitality-PG by revyve Premium yeast-based texturizing ingredient distributed in North America under exclusive partnership with Revyve. Natural and sustainable ingredient for food experiences without animal ingredients or additives.
• Engevita HiPRO Beyond Yeast protein with 80% purity derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Offers complete amino acid profile, vegan, allergen-free nutrition. Available in powder and liquid forms for plant-based, high-protein beverage, and food matrix applications.
• Lyfe Portfolio of yeast extracts, yeast-based flavors, and autolyzed yeast that enhance and balance flavors in food products, similar to seasonings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Veri-te™ RESHAW study: 125 postmenopausal women over 24 months showed significant benefits for cognitive function, cerebrovascular function, longevity, mood, menopausal discomfort, bone health, and skin health
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RevyvecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024Strategic partnership formed in December 2024 for exclusive North American distribution of Revyve's gluten-free ingredients (Adventure and Vitality product lines). Revyve secured €24 million Series B funding to scale yeast-based egg substitute proteins. Partnership enables Lallemand to offer yeast protein solutions for egg-replacing and texture applications in North American markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lesaffre: Lesaffre is one of the world's largest yeast and fermentation companies, with overlapping portfolios in baking yeast, yeast extracts, savory ingredients, and human/pet nutrition. Directly comparable as a B2B fermentation ingredients peer with similar century-plus heritage.
• Angel Yeast: Angel Yeast is a major Chinese yeast producer offering yeast extracts, bakery yeast, nutritional yeast, and yeast-derived health ingredients. Closely comparable to Lallemand Bio-Ingredients in product range, B2B GTM, and global manufacturing footprint.
• Chr. Hansen (now part of Novonesis): Chr. Hansen (merged with Novozymes into Novonesis) is a global leader in food cultures, probiotics, and enzymes for food and supplements. Directly comparable in probiotics, postbiotics, and cultures for the same dietary supplement and dairy-adjacent customers Lallemand serves.
• AB Mauri: AB Mauri is a global baking ingredients company within Associated British Foods, supplying yeast, enzymes, and dough improvers to bakery customers. Directly comparable on the bakery enzymes and inactive yeast side (Nutrilife®, LallZyme®, Lalvita®).
• Ohly: Ohly is a specialty yeast-based ingredient company producing yeast extracts, autolyzed yeasts, and nutritional yeast for savory, plant-based, and health applications. A focused mid-sized peer most comparable to Lallemand's Lyfe®, Lalvita®, and Engevita® savory and nutritional yeast lines.

Broad incumbents

• DSM-Firmenich: DSM-Firmenich is a large, diversified nutrition, health, and specialty ingredients company covering vitamins, nutraceuticals, enzymes, cultures, and aroma ingredients. Overlaps with Lallemand Bio-Ingredients across health ingredients (Veri-te, Lalmin), enzymes, and aroma molecules via its flavors franchise.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): IFF is a major global flavors and fragrances company with a Health & Biosciences division producing cultures, enzymes, probiotics, and aroma ingredients. Broadly comparable across Lallemand's aroma (Nootkatone, Valencene, vanillin) and savory ingredient lines.
• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is a global taste and nutrition company serving food and beverage manufacturers with savory flavors, functional ingredients, and fermentation-derived systems. Comparable to Lallemand Bio-Ingredients in savory ingredients, yeast extracts, and clean-label flavor solutions.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): ADM is a global agricultural processor and major food ingredient supplier with broad portfolios in flavors, plant proteins, and fermentation-derived nutrition. Comparable at a portfolio level to Lallemand's multiple segments, including savory, plant-based, and health ingredients.

Emerging players

• Corbion: Corbion is a Dutch specialty fermentation company focused on lactic acid, algae-based ingredients, and functional food solutions. Partially comparable to Lallemand Bio-Ingredients on the fermentation technology stack and overlap in sustainable ingredient categories (preservation, functionality, nutrition).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwWLcGY52UoFjvv-xDr0vAw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lallemand-bio-ingredients

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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