# TurtleTree Labs

LF+ bovine-identical lactoferrin — first FDA GRAS no-questions letter (Mar 2025), Novonesis scale-up partnership Jul 2026, vegan-certified.

Source: https://en.bioecon.ru/companies/turtletree-labs/
Updated: 2026-07-25

- Country: Singapore

## Verifiable facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regulatory approval | FDA GRAS no-questions letter (March 2025) | https://saudifoodtech.sa/novonesis-locks-in-exclusive-rights-to-scale-turtletrees-cow-free-lactoferrin/, https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/05/20/turtletree-receives-no-questions-letter-from-fda-for-precision-fermented-lactoferrin/, https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/turtletree-secures-fda-no-questions-letter-for-worlds-first-precision-fermented-lactoferrin-302459103.html |
| Production site | Blair, Nebraska (Novonesis facility) | https://saudifoodtech.sa/novonesis-locks-in-exclusive-rights-to-scale-turtletrees-cow-free-lactoferrin/, https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/novonesis-turtletree-precision-fermentation-lactoferrin-investment-early-nutrition/, https://www.novonesis.com/en/news/novonesis-and-turtletree-enter-partnership-support-commercialization-lactoferrin |
| Headcount | approximately 9 employees (as of January 2025) | https://saudifoodtech.sa/novonesis-locks-in-exclusive-rights-to-scale-turtletrees-cow-free-lactoferrin/, https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/novonesis-turtletree-precision-fermentation-lactoferrin-investment-early-nutrition/ |
| Revenue | nil revenue reported for 2023 | https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/turtletree-earnings-2023-406306 |
| Capacity | Scaling production; currently producing volumes sufficient for needs of clients using contract manufacturers, with plans for large-scale production via Novonesis facility [medium confidence] | https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/05/20/turtletree-receives-no-questions-letter-from-fda-for-precision-fermented-lactoferrin/, https://www.turtletree.com/ |

Independent sources: dealstreetasia.com, foodnavigator.com, greenqueen.com.hk, novonesis.com, prnewswire.com, saudifoodtech.sa

## Technologies

- [Precision-fermented infant formula](https://en.bioecon.ru/technology/precision-fermented-infant-formula/)