Primient

Industry

Alternative proteins, Biorefining, Cosmetics, Energy, Food ingredients, Industrial chemistry, Textiles & leather

Topics

Plant-based meat, dairy & egg, Sweeteners, polyols & starch derivatives

Role

Producer — “…nded in 1906 as A.E. Staley Manufacturing Co., it is headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, with corporate office…”

Parent / group

KPS Capital Partners, LP

Why it is bioeconomy

Primient is a producer of plant-based, renewable food and industrial ingredients and is actively involved in the bioeconomy through fermentation and bio-based solutions.

Found via

Geno; NatureWorks

Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.

Subsidiaries: Primient Covation, LLC

• 2026-02 Latest status: Primient acquired the remaining ownership interest in Primient Covation, LLC in February 2026 and launched a new Biosolutions business unit in April 2026. ↗ ↗ ↗
• 2026-06-10 Primient’s Lafayette and Dayton Plants Earn National Safety Recognition
  Primient is recognizing strong safety performance at its Lafayette, IN and Dayton, OH plants, earning national CRA safety honors (Zero Lost Workdays Award and Incident Rate Excellence Award) for 2025. The company emphasizes a goal-zero safety culture and …
• 2026-03-03 Primient Completes Acquisition of Primient Covation, LLC
  Primient is consolidating its position in biomanufacturing by acquiring the remaining ownership of Primient Covation, LLC, making Primient the sole owner as of February 27, 2026. The move signals Primient’s commitment to growth in bio-industrial solutions and …
• 2026-04-06 Primient Launches New Biosolutions Business Unit to Accelerate Growth in the Bioeconomy
  Primient is expanding its biomanufacturing footprint by creating a dedicated Biosolutions business unit to accelerate commercialization of high-value, bio-based solutions, while reorganizing into four market-facing units to better scale growth across its core …
• 2026-07-28 Primient releases 2025 Impact Report detailing sustainability and operational achievements - Farm Country Illinois
  Primient’s 2025 Impact Report highlights strong progress in sustainability and safety, including double-digit emissions reductions (33.1% Scope 1+2; 18.1% Scope 3; 9.4% FLAG), ENERGY STAR recognition for two plants, five facilities with no recordable injuries, …
• 2026-04-21 IMA Recognizes Primient as Centennial Manufacturer
  Primient has been recognized by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association as a Centennial Manufacturer, highlighting its 120-year history dating back to 1906 and its evolution into a leader in bioeconomy solutions for food, feed, and industrial applications. The …
• 2026-06-20 Primient unveils Zemea-powered colour care collection | Home & Personal Care Middle East & Africa - Trends in Formulation, Manufacturing & Packaging of HPC Products
  Primient has launched the Zemea Colour Care Collection, a bio-based, cruelty-free hair colour platform designed to deepen colour, boost shine, and support scalp health. The line uses Zemea Propanediol (bio-based) to improve dye deposition and moisture …

Ownership & investors 3

Partners & deals 2

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