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Recreating the full composition, functionality and taste of milk using the latest cutting edge innovation in biotech

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Fengru Lin

Founder & CEO at TurtleTree

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Employees 21–50
Headquarters Singapore
TurtleTree is a biotech company dedicated to producing a new generation of nutrition—one that’s better for the planet, better for the animals, and better for people everywhere. Utilizing its proprietary, cell-based technology, the company is creating better-for-you milk ingredients sustainably and affordably, with benefits that extend beyond the dining table and into the heart of humanity.

Trailblazing with the most valuable ingredient in milk, TurtleTree released LF+, the world’s first sustainably produced lactoferrin made using cutting-edge precision fermentation technology.

Lactoferrin is a bioactive milk protein that nutritionally enhances not only plant-based foods but every single food product. This process enables animals to live carefree, happier lives.

In the long term, TurtleTree will deliver on its ambitious plan to bring cell-based milk to the world.

Notable Achievements

  • Winner of the Temasek Liveability challenge 2020, Entrepreneurship World Cup 2020, FoodBev Magazine’s World Food Innovation Awards 2024
  • First in the world to commercialize recombinant Lactoferrin
  • Raised $40 million to date. Investors include Verso Capital, KBW, Green Monday

Currently Operating in One Region

Press Mentions

July 1, 2024

Top of Her Game: Fengru Lin on making time for movement, bonding over burning off leeches, and optimising exercise for longevity

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May 14, 2024

TurtleTree Secures First Commercial Partnership Focused on Delivering Performance Benefits to Endurance Athletes - Food Industry Executive

Read on Food Industry Executive »

May 8, 2024

TurtleTree Secures First Commercial Partnership Focused on Delivering Performance Benefits to Endurance Athletes

Read on Thailand China Business News »

April 17, 2024

Lin Fengru | Prestige 40 Under 40 2024

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March 13, 2024

Digging For "Pink Gold": TurtleTree CEO Fengru Lin on the Magic of Vegan Dairy Lactoferrin (Exclusive)

Read on Green Matters »

November 22, 2023

TurtleTree obtains the world's first self-GRAS for animal-free lactoferrin, LF+™ now approved to commercialize in the U.S.

Read on Yahoo Finance »

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