Izote Biosciences and Axxence Aromatic announce joint development agreement.

EMMERICH, GERMANY AND BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 4, 2024: Izote Biosciences Inc. and Axxence Aromatic GmbH announced a joint development agreement to advance fermentation-based natural flavor ingredients.

The collaboration brought together Izote’s oxygen-independent fermentation technology and Axxence’s experience in natural aroma ingredients. The companies planned to develop high-quality natural flavor compounds in response to demand for more sustainable ingredient production.

Initial work focused on natural flavor compounds used in beverages, confectionery, and savory foods, with the potential to expand into additional categories.

“Izote’s oxygen-free fermentation technology has the potential to be a game-changer.”

Markus Herrmann, Group Technical Director, Axxence Aromatic GmbH

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About Axxence Aromatic

Founded in 1986, Axxence provides natural aroma molecules to flavor and fragrance producers worldwide.

About Izote Biosciences

Based in Berkeley, California, Izote develops oxygen-independent fermentation technology and fermentation routes to specialty molecules.