A one-stop platform connecting fermentation innovators
With the media and supply chains they need to scale
Click to connectNovel fermentation is growing – suppliers are lagging
Biotechnology is reshaping how the world creates proteins, fats, vitamins, and functional ingredients. Novel fermentation – spanning precision fermentation, biomass fermentation, and advanced traditional techniques – is at the forefront of this transformation. The opportunity is massive. But there's a critical gap: the fermentation industry is growing faster than its supplier ecosystem. Companies struggle to find reliable, scalable sources for feedstocks and premixes. Until now.
- Fragmented suppliers with limited volumes and reliability
- Complex logistics across multiple continents
- Young companies without procurement resources or expertise
- No single partner covering feedstocks, premixes, and logistics
Why CREMER fits this market
Deep access to carbon sources like molasses, glycerol, and agricultural sidstreams via multiple CREMER business units
Established network for minerals and salts through CREMER Rohstoffe and DTG – proven supply chains, not startup promises
In-house mixing capacities and expertise for custom premixes across business units – from pilot to production scale
Integrated global logistics and quality assurance – 100+ years of moving raw materials across continents
Financial stability and long-term perspective – we're building partnerships, not chasing quick exits
One-Stop Media Partner
From pilot-scale trials to industrial production, FermBase provides the carbon sources, minerals, and premixes you need – under one roof. No more juggling multiple suppliers for each component of your media.
See our product rangeReliable Scale & Supply
Backed by CREMER's global logistics network and a century of raw material expertise, we help you secure ingredients for growth markets. When you need to scale, we scale with you – reliably and predictably.
Plan your scale-upEasy-Maker for Operations
We handle sourcing, logistics, and supply-chain design so your teams can focus on innovation and commercialization. Think of us as your outsourced procurement department – without the overhead.
How we support youOur mission: the go-to platform for fermentation media
FermBase by CREMER is building the infrastructure that novel fermentation needs to scale. We believe that the future of food, ingredients, and materials will be shaped by fermentation – and that future needs reliable, professional supply chains to reach its potential.
Our goal is simple: become the obvious choice when fermentation companies need media and feedstocks. We want to be known as a solution provider, an easy-maker, and a reliable partner.
We serve fermentation innovators in Europe and North America – from early-stage startups validating their processes to established companies scaling to industrial production.
Years of CREMER history
Fermentation-relevant products
Continents in our network
Typical response time
"We're not just selling raw materials – we're building the supply infrastructure that novel fermentation needs to reach its full potential."
FermBase is CREMER's commitment to the fermentation industry – combining our century of raw material expertise with the agility that innovative companies need.
Ready to partner with FermBase?
Whether you're exploring options for your first pilot run or scaling to industrial production, we're here to help. Tell us about your project and let's discuss how FermBase can support your growth.