• NoMy and Fenja have signed an agreement to advance the industrialisation of mycoprotein production in Europe, addressing the growing demand for sustainable proteins.
• Fenja will create tailored processing facilities as part of this collaboration, enhancing local production capabilities.
• NoMy’s innovative technology leverages local agricultural and food industry residues, promoting the creation of high-quality protein with a minimal climate impact.
• This initiative supports Norway’s aim for local, sustainable ingredients and aligns with the EU’s objectives to enhance food security and reduce reliance on imported proteins.

NoMy and Fenja have signed an agreement marking an important step towards the industrialisation of mycoprotein production in Europe. Through this partnership, Fenja will develop and deliver bespoke processing facilities. The collaboration directly addresses Europe’s need for increased self-sufficiency in sustainable proteins and bridges the gap between Norwegian biotechnology, industry, and agriculture.

NoMy’s unique technology utilizes local residues and other byproducts from the agricultural, aquaculture, and food industries to produce high-quality protein with a low climate footprint. Together, NoMy and Fenja are creating a new Norwegian food industry to produce more sustainable proteins based on Norwegian raw materials. This supports the Norwegian authorities’ stated goal of promoting more local, sustainable ingredients in collaboration with the private sector (Råvareløftet, the Mission for Sustainable Feed, the Blue-Green Feed Forum, etc.), and aligns with the EU’s goal of strengthening food security and reducing reliance on imported proteins (the Farm to Fork Strategy, EU Green Deal).

“We are responding to Europe’s need for increased self-sufficiency by connecting Norway’s strong, sustainable agriculture and aquaculture sectors with innovative, forward-thinking companies,” says Idar Alvestad, CEO of Fenja BioSolutions.

The partnership between NoMy and Fenja sends a clear signal that investing in bio-industry and alternative proteins in Norway is not only possible, but also necessary to meet future food demands.

“While much industry is moving abroad, we are building it up at home. Together, we are creating a new industry where knowledge, resources, and technology converge,” Alvestad continues.

“This partnership is a significant step towards industrialising protein production in Norway and Europe. By combining NoMy’s advanced fermentation technology with Fenja’s expertise in process industries, we are establishing a platform for sustainable value creation based on local resources. Together, we are enabling a circular bioeconomy in practice,” says Ingrid Dynna, CEO of NoMy.