Fermentationexperts is…
…a biotechnology company specialising in solid-state lactic acid fermentation for food and feed. From its R&D base in Denmark, the company develops high-efficiency lactic acid bacteria fermentations that transform plant-based raw materials into fermented proteins and functional ingredients.
Fermentationexperts’ unique approach is protected by 17 international patents used in five fermentation factories in Denmark, the U.S, Ukraine and Malaysia.
Fermentationexperts focus on efficiency, functionality, and health impact. Its fermentation technology improves digestibility, reduces anti-nutritional compounds, and supports gut health, helping feed producers increase animal robustness and productivity and enabling food companies to meet demand for clean-label, functional plant-based ingredients.
With deep technical expertise and a proven process, the company offers a partnership model spanning R&D collaboration, process licensing, and production support, empowering clients to bring advanced fermentation technology to market quickly, reliably, and profitably.
Group overview
Below is an overview of the current fermentation factories using the technology from Fermentationexperts.
European Protein A/S Denmark
Fermentationexperts’ subsidiary, European Protein A/S, produces fermented protein for animal feed. Its protein solutions are based on fermented soybean meal, rapeseed/canola meal and seaweed.For further information visit: www.europeanprotein.com
Fermentationexperts USA, LLC
Fermentationexperts USA, LLC is a United States company located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Fermentationexperts USA, LLC collaborates with Land O’ Lakes and Purina, which distribute our solutions to animal producers. For further information, please contact top@fermentationexpert.com
European Protein Ukraine
Fermentationexperts A/S and the German company Agrolife GmbH jointly established a factory in Ukraine in 2018. The factory produces fermented soybean meal and rapeseed meal for animal feed, primarily for the Eastern European markets. For further information contact info@epu.vet
YH European Protein Asia
In 2024, Fermentationexperts and Yenhar Berhad entered a joint venture to produce fermented protein for animal feed in Southeast Asia. The first Malaysian factory will produce fermented soybean meal, while the second will convert the by-product, palm kernel meal, into feed. For more information, contact top@europeanprotein.com
FERM FOOD Denmark
At FERM FOOD ApS, Fermentationexperts is utilising our fermentation knowledge to develop functional ingredients for food producers. For more info, visit www.ferm-food.com
Our Team
This section introduces the experienced business professionals driving our platform forward.
Jens Legarth
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +45 23 34 93 34
E-mail: jel@fermentationexperts.com
Rene Schepens
Director
Phone: +31 651 334 556
Email: res@fermentationexperts.com
Thomas Pedersen
Sales Director
Phone: +45 21 41 93 34
E-mail: top@fermentationexperts.com
Rikke Matthiesen
Chief Scientific Officer – on parental leave
Phone: +45 29 11 34 91
E-mail: rim@fermentationexperts.com
Maria Almind
International Marketing Manager
Phone: +45 31 20 23 33
E-mail: maa@fermentationexperts.com
Pia Sørensen
Nutrition Development Director
Phone: +45 25 34 04 04
E-mail: ps@fermentationexperts.com
Kasper Legarth
Sales Manager
Phone: +45 40 18 93 34
E-mail: kal@fermentationexperts.com
Britt Nissen
Project & Laboratory Manager – on parental leave
Phone: +45 53 50 62 69
E-mail: brn@fermentationexperts.com
Anne Hollænder Kristensen
Chief Quality Officer – on parental leave
Phone: +45 29 66 93 34
E-mail: ahk@fermentationexperts.com