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MeliBio
American bee-free honey company From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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MeliBio is an American food tech company that replaces the use of honeybees with microorganisms as a medium for honey production.[1][2][3] The company was founded in 2020 by Darko Mandich and Aaron Schaller.[4][5]
MeliBio is based in Oakland, California.[6]
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MeliBio was founded in 2020 by Darko Mandich and Aaron Schaller in Berkeley, California.[7][8][9] The company uses plant science and precision fermentation to create a product molecularly identical to honey without the need for bees.[10][11][12]
In March 2022, MeliBio raised $5.7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Astanor Ventures.[13]
In March 2023, MeliBio launched Mellody, its plant-based honey product.[14]
MeliBio was affected by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023, with up to 90% of the company's assets reportedly held at the bank.[15][16]
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