Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Corden Biochem GmbH
Industrial fermentation services up to 3,000 m³ — major B2B contract fermentation specialist.
Corden BioChem operates across a network of facilities in Germany and Romania, including lab-scale prototyping in Berlin, fermentation and downstream processing in Frankfurt (headquarters at Brüningstraße 50, 65929 Frankfurt am Main), and bulk production at a facility in Podari, Romania (becoming operational in 2026). The company reports over 3,000 m³ of fermentation capacity complemented by extensive downstream equipment, and claims combined capacity of up to 2,500 m³. The group has 70 years of experience in fermentation and downstream processing and operates continuous 24/7 production. Corden BioChem produces certified products including FSSC 22000, Kosher, and Halal certifications. The company serves diverse fields across food, feed, functional ingredients, and technical applications, with a stated commitment to biobased and sustainable production alternatives.
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- Ingredients
- Flavors
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