Award winners
22 October 2026
Fermentation of biomass residues into bio-based acids wins The Foodies Circular Chain Award
Award winners
22 October 2026
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Afyren received the Circular Chain Award at The Foodies 2026, presented at SIAL Paris on 18 October 2026, for a production model that turns biomass residues into bio-based organic acids used, among other sectors, by the food industry. The company reports an 80% lower carbon footprint compared with petroleum-based alternatives.
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SIAL Paris
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France
Company with 250 or more employees
Consumer Organisations
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Agri-food strategic objectives
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Circular and resource-efficient food chain
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The model uses fermentation of biomass residues to produce organic acids, recycles water and valorises manufacturing co-products. Afyren, a B Corp-certified company based in the Auvergne region of France, reports that its plant obtained FSSC 22000 food safety certification.
The Circular Chain category recognises SMEs that prevent food loss and waste while using resources efficiently, for example by valorising by-products, supporting redistribution and innovating in processes and packaging.
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