MeliBio produces a bee‑free honey alternative called Mellody® using a proprietary plant‑based fermentation process that mimics the taste, texture, and functional properties of natural honey. The product is manufactured in closed‑loop facilities, delivering consistent, clean‑label quality at scale for food manufacturers and ingredient distributors seeking a sustainable sweetener. By eliminating reliance on managed honeybees, MeliBio reduces pressure on pollinator populations and provides a climate‑friendly ingredient for snacks, bars, spreads, baked goods, and beverages.
Funding
$19.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Conventional honey production depends on managed honeybees, which face colony collapse, environmental stress, and supply chain constraints, leading to price volatility and concerns about pollinator health. These challenges limit the availability of sustainable, high‑quality honey for food manufacturers and consumers.
Solution
MeliBio develops a bee‑free honey alternative using a proprietary plant‑science fermentation process that replicates the taste, texture, and functional properties of traditional honey without involving bees. The resulting product, marketed under the Mellody® brand, is produced at scale in controlled facilities, ensuring consistent quality and supply. By eliminating the need for pollinator services, the technology reduces pressure on wild bee populations and offers a climate‑friendly ingredient for food manufacturers. MeliBio partners with FoodYoung Labs to integrate this ingredient into clean‑label snacks, bars, spreads, and other consumer foods, delivering a sustainable sweetener that meets regulatory and consumer expectations.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food manufacturers, ingredient distributors, and brand owners developing sweetened products such as snacks, bars, spreads, baked goods, and beverages that require a sustainable honey alternative.
Features
- Plant‑based fermentation platform that converts sugars into honey‑like syrup with authentic flavor profile
- Production in closed‑loop facilities, providing batch‑to‑batch consistency and traceable ingredient sourcing
- Nutritional composition comparable to natural honey, including similar sugar ratios and functional properties
- Compatibility with existing food processing lines, allowing seamless substitution for conventional honey
- Clean‑label certification and transparent ingredient disclosure to meet regulatory standards
- Scalable manufacturing that reduces reliance on seasonal bee pollination cycles