MicroBioGen and Novonesis (previously Novozymes) have co-developed an extensive series of high-performance yeast products that have transformed ethanol production in the corn industry. Commercialised and sold by Novonesis under the brand name Innova®, these yeast strains are widely recognised as the leading biocatalysts used for bioethanol production in North America, the world’s largest ethanol market.
Built from MicroBioGen’s elite genetics platform and refined through deep collaboration with Novonesis, Innova® yeasts deliver exceptional robustness in real operating conditions. They tolerate high organic acid loads, elevated ethanol levels and temperature fluctuations while maintaining strong fermentations, giving producers more consistent output with fewer process disruptions.
Innova® yeasts currently generate more than 40 billion litres of ethanol each year without additional CO2 emissions or added substrate. This delivers practical gains in efficiency, sustainability and profitability for ethanol producers. As the industry evolves, MicroBioGen and Novonesis continue to advance the Innova® portfolio to unlock even greater value through improved feedstock conversion, lower production costs and expanded sustainability benefits.
For more information on Innova® products for ethanol production, please visit Novonesis.