We specialize in growing and manufacturing high-quality microbial strains on a commercial scale.
We are the global leader in Bacillus, and when you work through the custom fermentation process with us, the quality of our craft shows through. Click the link below to view a video tour of our process and facilities.
Cutting-edge equipment and optimized processes. MDG can accommodate both the large- and small-scale fermentation needs of our customers with speed and consistency.
Our expertise in custom fermentation affords you the confidence to expect high-quality, consistent Bacillus strain manufacturing delivered with efficiency and integrity.
We are the global leader in Bacillus, and when you work through the custom fermentation process with us, the quality of our craft shows through. Click the link below to view a video tour of our process and facilities.
Cutting-edge equipment and optimized processes. MDG can accommodate both the large- and small-scale fermentation needs of our customers with speed and consistency.
Once you have found the perfect strain, the final step to commercialization is to scale your product. We have the team and facilities to allow you to scale rapidly, accurately, and economically. From pilot scale product to customer trials to manufacturing scale, once you are ready to go to market, MDG has you covered.
With 35,000 liters (and growing) of large-scale fermentation capability and the downstream process to match, MDG can provide our clients with speedy turnaround times. Getting strains out the door in 90 days or less makes your final stage to manufacturing a seamless process.
MDG is FSMA-compliant and HACCP-certified for food and feed cultures and products. GMP is a core element of FSMA and HACCP. It covers everything from the cleanliness of the facility to the handling of ingredients and finished products. At MDG, GMP is implemented for all production processes, regardless of market.
The need to outsource has become a thing of the past for MDG customers. Our fermentation capabilities are complemented by our extensive in-house downstream processes. This saves our customers time and money by providing various blending and packaging capabilities in-house.
We firmly believe one of our biggest assets is our people. MDG is proud to employ an experienced staff that truly cares about our customer’s—and our—vision to Feed, Clean, Save the World.
It’s our foundation and our promise. A strong scientific understanding of Bacillus and our optimized fermentation processes consistently yields measurable success for our customers.
Scaling up your microbial strain for commercial purposes is a highly complex process, and without the proper guidance, it can be hard to get it right. As your trusted CMO for custom microbial fermentation, we work with you to achieve your unique goals and drive your business forward. To
As a trusted provider of Bacillus-based solutions, we are passionate about continuous innovation to better serve our partners. After years of planning and hard work, we are thrilled to share that we celebrated the grand opening of our third production facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September
MDG is excited to share that we will be exhibiting at the Recent Advances in Fermentation Technology (RAFT) Conference this year! Visit us November 9–12 at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort and Spa in Myrtle Beach, SC. We’ll be sharing exciting details about our newest production facility, and you’ll
Join us at the 2025 Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) Annual Meeting! We’re exhibiting July 27–30 at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. Visit us at Booth #20 to speak with an expert in person and learn more about our capabilities for microbial contract fermentation. About the
Microbial contract manufacturing doesn’t have to be confusing when you work with the right partner. In our upcoming webinar, we will explore the first steps of contract manufacturing at MDG, giving you the inside scoop on what you should know before you grow. Hear from Shannon Losing (Director of
Real Science, Trusted Process, Proven Success. These are the promises we make to each of our customers when they partner with MDG, and in custom fermentation, our focus on Real Science shines through. We’re experts in the precise, complex process of growing and commercially scaling up microbial strains, using
MDG’s customer-centric approach to quality manufacturing and support ensures consistent, repeatable results for our customers. This is done through our trusted process; our gold standard at MDG. Can you be confident in our manufacturing process yielding consistent results? The answer is YES! This is our commitment to our customers.
The custom microbial fermentation process starts well before your strain enters our fermentation tanks to be grown for commercial use. In fact, it begins on a relatively small scale with our process development (PD) team. Our team’s process is thorough and precise, ensuring confidence in the integrity of your
Typically, one of the first questions a custom fermentation customer will ask us is how quickly we can get them to economical commercial production. Our years of experience tell us that if the customer can get their strain to two billion (2B) CFU/ml in a standard media such as
At MDG, we are dedicated to helping you scale up your bacterial ingredients efficiently and economically so you can find success in your microbial product lines. The process of formulating those product lines can include quite a few steps. You need to identify your desired bacterial strain, grow that
