{"id":168672,"date":"2025-10-09T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T05:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=168672"},"modified":"2025-10-02T13:45:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:45:52","slug":"michroma-and-cj-cheiljedang-partner-to-scale-commercial-production-of-natural-colorants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/michroma-and-cj-cheiljedang-partner-to-scale-commercial-production-of-natural-colorants\/","title":{"rendered":"Michroma and CJ CheilJedang Partner to Scale Commercial Production of Natural Colorants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Michroma-and-CJ-CheilJedang-to-scale-sustainable-bio-based-colorants-.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168695\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8957345971563981;width:704px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Michroma-and-CJ-CheilJedang-to-scale-sustainable-bio-based-colorants-.webp 800w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Michroma-and-CJ-CheilJedang-to-scale-sustainable-bio-based-colorants--300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Michroma-and-CJ-CheilJedang-to-scale-sustainable-bio-based-colorants--150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Michroma-and-CJ-CheilJedang-to-scale-sustainable-bio-based-colorants--768x405.webp 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Michroma-and-CJ-CheilJedang-to-scale-sustainable-bio-based-colorants--400x211.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Michroma<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Announced a strategic partnership to advance the commercial manufacturing of Michroma&#8217;s bio-colorants.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michroma&#8217;s first colorant product will be discussed with CJ CheilJedang for commercial production<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michroma, a biotech pioneer in sustainable natural colorants, and CJ CheilJedang (CJCJ), a global leader in food and biotechnology, today announced a strategic partnership to advance the commercial manufacturing of Michroma&#8217;s innovative biotech-based colorants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collaboration will harness CJCJ&#8217;s world-class manufacturing capabilities in key global locations, including&nbsp;Indonesia,&nbsp;China,&nbsp;Malaysia,&nbsp;the United States,&nbsp;Brazil, and&nbsp;South Korea, to scale Michroma&#8217;s groundbreaking colorant technology. By utilizing CJCJ&#8217;s geographically diverse operations, Michroma will ensure a steady, scalable, and reliable supply chain for its innovative natural colorants while reducing the risks of supply disruptions. This partnership aims to meet the rapidly growing demand for natural and clean-label color solutions in food, beverage, cosmetics, and other industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Our mission at Michroma is to set a new standard for sustainable, natural colorants, and this partnership with CJ CheilJedang is a critical step in that journey,&#8221; said\u00a0<strong>Ricky Cassini, CEO of Michroma<\/strong>. &#8220;Partnering with CJ CheilJedang allows us to bring our innovations to market at scale, offering reliable, high-performance natural solutions that address the needs of global manufacturers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Michroma&#8217;s first product, a natural red colorant produced through precision fermentation, delivers exceptional pH and thermal stability, making it ideal for demanding food, beverage, and cosmetics applications. This partnership with CJCJ not only accelerates commercialization but also provides access to CJCJ&#8217;s expertise in raw material procurement, advanced production processes, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to collaborate with Michroma to revolutionize the natural colorant industry. CJ CheilJedang&#8217;s expansive manufacturing footprint and operational excellence make us the ideal partner for Michroma&#8217;s innovative products,&#8221; said <strong>an official from CJ CheilJedang<\/strong>. &#8220;Our ability to operate across key global markets and maintain consistent output aligns with Michroma&#8217;s vision to redefine performance standards in the natural colorant sector.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement includes technology validation and other steps necessary for seamless production and distribution, paving the way for future opportunities to expand Michroma&#8217;s product portfolio. Together, the companies aim to redefine the natural colorant industry, prioritizing consistency, reliability, and superior performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Michroma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Michroma is a biotech company specializing in producing high-performance natural colorants through precision fermentation. With a mission to replace artificial ingredients, Michroma empowers industries to adopt cleaner solutions without compromising quality or performance. For more information, visit\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4508734-1&amp;h=3814537839&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michroma.co&amp;a=www.michroma.co\" target=\"_blank\">www.michroma.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About CJ CheilJedang<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CJ CheilJedang is a\u00a0South Korea-based food &amp; bio company operating globally. Founded in 1953 as the first Korean sugar manufacturer, it is now leading the global food industry with its renowned bibigo K-food products. It also provides advanced bioproducts including feed and food additives made by its cutting-edge, fermentation-based bioengineering technologies. CJ CheilJedang is part of CJ Group, an international company in the fields of Food &amp; Food Services, Bio &amp; Pharma, Entertainment &amp; Media, and Retail &amp; Logistics. For more information, visit\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4508734-1&amp;h=2287111762&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cj.co.kr%2Fen&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cj.co.kr%2Fen\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cj.co.kr\/en<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michroma, a biotech pioneer in sustainable natural colorants, and CJ CheilJedang (CJCJ), a global leader in food and biotechnology, today announced a strategic partnership to advance the commercial manufacturing of Michroma&#8217;s innovative biotech-based colorants. 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