Standing Ovation partners with Tetra Pak to advance industrial production of alternative caseins

Standing Ovation, a French biotechnology company specializing in precision fermentation for dairy proteins, has announced a strategic partnership with Tetra Pak to advance the industrialization of its alternative caseins. The collaboration, revealed on 28 April 2025, focuses on optimizing separation and purification processes to scale the production of Standing Ovation’s flagship product, Advanced Casein.

Following its earlier agreement with Ajinomoto Foods Europe, Standing Ovation continues to build its industrial strategy by teaming with Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions. The partnership is designed to strengthen Standing Ovation’s downstream processing operations, supply tailored equipment and turnkey solutions, and support the design and construction of pilot and industrial-scale production facilities.

“This partnership with Tetra Pak is a major step forward in our industrial development,” commented Yvan Chardonnens, Chief Executive Officer of Standing Ovation. “Their expertise in engineering and food processes will enable us to optimize our production capacities and accelerate the time-to-market for our fermented casein.”

Standing Ovation brings its patented technology and expertise in animal-free dairy proteins to the collaboration, while Tetra Pak contributes its engineering capabilities and commitment to supporting innovation in the new food sector. The partnership reflects Tetra Pak’s broader strategy to help customers develop sustainable solutions in food processing as part of its mission to protect food, people, and the planet.

“We are delighted to support Standing Ovation in optimizing and scaling its operations,” added Rafael Barros, Director Business Stream New Food at Tetra Pak. “Precision fermentation is revolutionizing the production of vital ingredients to nourish a growing population, but industrial production poses efficiency and profitability challenges. At Tetra Pak, we work with our customers on the process design, upscaling, and equipment planning to support their growth objectives. We look forward to this journey with Standing Ovation.”

Standing Ovation’s alternative casein, produced through precision fermentation without the use of animals, aims to replicate the functional properties of conventional dairy proteins while offering a more sustainable solution for the food industry. Through this new partnership, the company plans to structure its industrial scale-up more effectively and position itself to meet growing industry demand for high-performance, environmentally conscious ingredients.