Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, a division of the global fermentation specialist Lallemand Inc., is a Canadian-based manufacturer and supplier of yeast-derived ingredients and bioactive compounds. Headquartered in Montreal, the company leverages over a century of fermentation expertise to serve the food, health, personal care, and nutrition sectors with clean-label, functional, and natural ingredients.
Core Business
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients focuses on the production of inactive yeast, yeast derivatives, and bioactive compounds used in human nutrition, savory food applications, personal care, and fermentation processes. The company combines microbial fermentation with advanced drying, extraction, and formulation technologies to offer multifunctional products to global clients.
Product and Service Offerings
The company’s portfolio includes:
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Yeast Products:
- Whole Cell Nutritional Yeast
- Primary Grown Yeast Extracts
- Autolyzed and Hydrolyzed Yeast
- Inactive Yeast for flavor and nutritional enhancement
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Health Ingredients:
- Veri-te™ Resveratrol – Pure trans-resveratrol for cardiovascular and cellular health
- M-Gard® Yeast Beta-Glucan – Immune support from yeast cell walls
- Gastro-AD® – Fermented soy postbiotic supporting gastric comfort
- Lalmin® – Yeast enriched with vitamins (B, D), selenium, zinc, iron, and chromium
- Engevita® – Premium vegan nutritional yeast flakes and powders
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Savory Ingredients:
- Bakon® – Smoked yeast flavors
- Toravita® – Yeast-based umami enhancers
- Lake States® – U.S.-branded nutritional and brewers yeast
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Fermentation Nutrients:
- FNI – Fermentation nutrient in instant form
- Lalmedia™ – Complex nutrients for fermentation and media preparation
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Specialisation and Core USP
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients’ unique strength lies in its deep-rooted expertise in microbial fermentation and strain development, paired with world-class manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe.
Key competitive advantages include:
- Vertical integration from strain selection to ingredient processing
- Clean-label and vegan-friendly products
- Non-GMO sourcing and production
- Custom formulation and co-development services
- Science-backed health claims and clinical validation (particularly for ingredients like Veri-te™ and M-Gard®)
The company also plays a key role in educating B2B partners through technical support and scientific resources.
Financial Strength
As part of the privately-owned Lallemand Group (est. 1915), the division benefits from the group's:
- Over 4,000 employees
- Global operations in more than 45 countries
- Annual revenues exceeding CAD $1 billion
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients itself serves customers in over 60 countries, maintaining consistent growth in nutraceutical, functional food, and clean-label ingredient segments.
Shipment and Export Data
Trade data and company disclosures highlight:
- Active exports to Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America
- Global Distribution Network: Strategic partnerships and direct subsidiaries across continents
- Top Exported Products: Engevita® nutritional yeast, M-Gard® beta-glucans, Lalmin® fortified yeasts
The company offers bulk shipments for industrial clients and supports private labeling and branded ingredient sales through global partnerships.
Target Market
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients serves a variety of industries:
- Food & Beverage Manufacturers (savory snacks, soups, meat analogues, broths)
- Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Producers
- Personal Care & Cosmetic Brands
- Biotechnology and Fermentation Clients
- Retail Brands (for nutritional yeast products)
Clients value Lallemand’s ingredients for functionality, sustainability, and scientific validation.
Capabilities
The company operates GMP and food-grade certified plants in Canada, Estonia, and other global locations, offering:
- Large-scale fermentation and biomass processing
- Spray-drying, roller-drying, and drum-drying systems
- In-house quality control and R&D laboratories
- Custom blending and microencapsulation facilities
This infrastructure enables both small-batch customization and high-volume industrial production.
Certifications and Compliance
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients products meet global regulatory and quality standards:
- ISO 9001 & ISO 22000
- GMP Certified
- FSSC 22000
- HACCP
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- Kosher & Halal Certified
- EU & US Organic Certifications (product-specific)
These certifications ensure compliance with the most demanding markets and customer requirements.
Customer Testimonials
“Lallemand’s yeast extracts and Engevita flakes have helped us create superior-tasting plant-based meals while maintaining clean-label status.”
— Head of Product Development, Plant-Based Food Company, UK
“The science behind their resveratrol and beta-glucan products is unmatched. A trusted supplier for clinical-grade nutraceuticals.”
— Nutraceutical Formulator, Germany
Major Achievements
- Introduced Veri-te™ Resveratrol, one of the world’s purest and most studied trans-resveratrol products, backed by over 20 peer-reviewed publications
- Expanded global footprint with new R&D hubs in Canada and Europe
- Engevita® recognized as a market leader in nutritional yeast by food industry analysts
- Launched new yeast-based bioactives for microbiome-friendly skincare formulations
- Strategic collaborations with research universities for health claims validation
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients continues to drive innovation in functional, health-focused, and sustainable ingredients, delivering value to manufacturers and consumers across the globe.
