Amyris expands Brazil operations with new production line

The line unlocks new agility to meet growing demand for specialized molecules and production at commercial-scale volumes

Amyris has expanded its flagship precision fermentation facility in Barra Bonita, Brazil, by adding a fourth production line. This new line scales the company’s ability to manufacture sustainable, custom ingredients using its advanced biomanufacturing technology to meet growing global demand.

“Our plant in Barra Bonita is a truly world-class facility, and this exciting expansion is an important milestone as Amyris embraces growing customer needs and ensures our capabilities remain agile in the long-term,” said Kathy Fortmann, Chief Executive Officer at Amyris. “As we create ingredients that hundreds of millions of people use every day, we hold ourselves to the same high standards of performance, quality, and sustainability that our partners seek. Our new line enables Amyris to say yes to more customers.”

Adding to the Barra Bonita plant’s three existing 2x 200m3 lines, the new line has a 2x 80m3 configuration. It is a strategic expansion which will accelerate scale-up and enable more efficient production of high-value specialty molecules for a range of industries and is designed tosupport customers at different stages of their commercialization life cycle. 

The new line is equipped with advanced instrumentation, process controls, and state-of-the-art automation. “The automation in our new line is unmatched and enables Amyris to create molecules with superior precision and control,” said Adam Blaziak, Chief Operations Officer at Amyris.

“It maximizes efficiency, flexibility, and reliability through advanced engineering solutions and in-depth analysis of process performance using our data science capabilities. Together, these components make Amyris the go-to partner to create and produce customized molecules for industries from flavor and fragrance to agriculture, health, food and beverage, and more.”