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    FermBase by CREMER

    A one-stop platform connecting fermentation innovators with the media and supply chains they need to scale

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    About FermBase

    Biotechnology is reshaping how the world creates proteins, fats, vitamins, and functional ingredients, driven by novel fermentation — spanning precision fermentation, biomass fermentation, and advanced traditional techniques. But this industry is growing faster than its supplier ecosystem, leaving companies struggling to find reliable, scalable sources for feedstocks and premixes. FermBase closes that gap, serving as one partner for feedstocks, premixes, and the supply chain behind them.

    The Problem

    Novel fermentation is growing – suppliers are lagging

    • 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

    Our Solution

    FermBase by CREMER - One integrated platform

    • Sourcing

      Carbon sources, mineral salts, trace elements, nitrogen sources.

    • Blending

      Custom trace element premixes, from pilot to industrial scale.

    • Delivery

      Global logistics and quality assurance.

    • Consulting

      Regulatory and supply chain support.

    • Development

      Trace element optimization.

    The Value

    Turning a fragmented market into one reliable partnership. Working with FermBase means trading multiple supplier relationships, shipments, and quality checks for a single point of contact — without giving up control over your formulation or your scale-up timeline.

    Reliable supply chains

    Backed by a network across 4 continents

    Reduced operational complexity

    One formulation, not five separate orders

    One point of contact

    Typical response time: 24h

    Efficient and sustainable scale-up

    From pilot batches to industrial volumes

    Why CREMER fits this market

    FermBase is the fermentation-media brand of Peter Cremer Holding GmbH & Co. KG, a global trading company with over 80 years of history in sourcing and moving raw materials across continents.

    That heritage shows up in what we can actually deliver:

    Deep access to carbon sources like molasses, glycerol, and agricultural sidstreams via multiple CREMER business units

    Established network for minerals and salts through CREMER Erzkontor and Deutsche Tiernahrung Cremer – 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 – 80+ years of moving raw materials across continents

    Financial stability and long-term perspective – we're building partnerships, not chasing quick exits

    Meet the Team

    Nils Rupp

    Nils Rupp

    Head of Business Unit

    Annika Bruhse

    Annika Bruhse

    Project Manager

    Malena Merkel

    Malena Merkel

    Junior Product Manager

    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.

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    Reliable 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-up

    Easy-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 you

    Our 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.

    80+

    Years of CREMER history

    40+

    Fermentation-relevant products

    4

    Continents in our network

    24h

    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.

    Meet us at

    Future Food Tech logo

    Future Food Tech

    24. & 25. September 2026
    London
    Future of Protein Production logo

    Future of Protein Production

    4. & 5. November 2026
    Amsterdam
    Singapore International Agri-Food Week logo

    Singapore International Agri-Food Week

    26. – 29. October 2026
    Singapore
    Food Ingredients Europe logo

    Food Ingredients Europe

    17. – 19. November 2026
    Frankfurt

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick answers to common questions about FermBase products and services.

    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.