SMEY is a French-German TechBio company combining microbial fermentation and AI-powered discovery to develop and supply high-performance, sustainable ingredients.
At the heart of SMEY is Neobank of Yeasts (NOY™), a proprietary physical and digital biobank of over 1,000 wild yeast strains, supported by an AI-driven discovery engine and a unique Lipid Atlas™ featuring 350+ characterised lipid profiles. Together, these capabilities enable the discovery, selection and development of differentiated lipids with tailored compositions, functionalities and performance.
By unlocking the potential of microbial biodiversity, SMEY develops fermentation-derived lipids with tailored fatty acid compositions and functional properties, offering alternatives to conventional plant-derived oils and fats.
Its portfolio includes Noyl Cocoa™, Noyl Palm™ and Noyl Avocado™, designed to address the formulation, functionality and sustainability needs of the food industry.
SMEY combines biodiversity, biotechnology and industrial expertise to deliver differentiated lipids at scale.
