Founded in 1959, COFALEC is the European confederation of yeast producers.
With 47 members, it represents almost the entire sector. The European yeast industry is the world leader with a 35% share of world production.
NEWS & STATEMENT
A new observatory founded in Bordeaux, France in 2024 focuses on studying yeast and bacteria found in spontaneous fermentations in the wine sector. Thepreliminary results […]
A new piece of research was published in Frontiers, uncovering the effect of yeast as a feed additive in the diet of Simmental beef cattle. […]
For instance, a Singapore lab recently bioengineered yeast cells for the improvement of drug delivery. Their technique might deliver precise treatments for human diseases. Once […]
The development of new uses of fermentation, and in particular innovative applications of yeast,
represents an opportunity for a more sustainable world.
A sector committed to a circular economy
The European yeast industry is doubly committed to a circular economy.
Yeast cultivation uses co-products from the sugar industry, such as molasses.
At the end of the production cycle, the fermentation substrates are valorised for uses that promote sustainable agriculture…
A sector committed to controlling its carbon footprint
To control the carbon footprint of the European yeast industry, COFALEC commissioned a detailed study from PwC.
Find out the results…
Yeast, sustainable solutions for the environment
In addition to its emblematic uses: bread, cheese, alcoholic beverages, etc., yeast is now at the heart of new essential fields: sustainable agricultural practices, health, nutrition, environmental protection, etc.
