Initial research found that using biotechnology in food and industrial product manufacturing is indeed a growing trend. While were unable to find the exact number of companies using biology and/or microorganisms in their manufacturing processes or product development, we were able to explore how manufacturing companies are using biotechnology.
Biotechnology in Food and Industrial Product Manufacturing
- Food manufacturers can use biology to combine "natural antibiotic substances" with smart polymers to make plastic packaging that is more resistant to spoilage.
- Biotechnology can allow food manufacturers to "isolate and characterize... specific enzymes" in order to enhance the quality and flavor of foods.
- Food manufacturers can also use biotechnology to detect harmful pathogens during production and prevent foodborne illnesses.
- More than 600 companies are working towards using synthetic biology in their industrial manufacturing practices to reduce the "heavy reliance on petrochemicals." This number has been "growing at a rate of 5%-10% each year."
- One goal of incorporating biotechnology into industrial manufacturing is to increase sustainability and make products that are less harmful for the environment.
Manufacturing Companies Using Biotechnology
- PepsiCo is one example of a food manufacturing company collaborating with a biotechnology company, Danimer Scientific, to develop "bio-based compostable packaging for... [its] snack brands."
Proprietary Research
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Synthetic Biology Market by Tool, Technology, and Application — Global Forecast to 2022 (MarketsandMarkets, $4,950.00)
Section 7.3 — Industrial Applications ($362.40)
Section 7.4 — Food and Agriculture ($345.00)
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