Fermento vegano
- Type
- Food & Ingredient Manufacturer
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Industries
- Alternative proteins, Food ingredients & products, Food reformulation, Direct to consumer, Sustainable packaging & plastic alternatives
- Domains
- Ingredients, Cashews, Plant based primary products, Dairy products, Processed food products
- Technologies
- Fermentation, Biotechnology & sustainable inputs, Microbial biotechnology
About Fermento vegano
Fermento Vegano is a Barcelona-based vegan food brand that makes fermented cashew-based cheeses and savory plant-based specialties under its "Fermies" line. The company positions itself as an alternative to traditional dairy and cheese products, emphasizing flavor, texture, and creativity rather than imitation.
Its products are aimed at vegan consumers, people avoiding gluten or lactose, and foodservice or retail customers looking for distinctive plant-based options. The website also signals a B2B angle, inviting shops and restaurants to stock or serve its products.
Core Values
- Vegan and animal-friendly: The brand explicitly frames its products as free from animal ingredients and links purchases to support for animal rescue through La Fundación El Hogar.
- Clean-label simplicity: Products are described as gluten-free, lactose-free, and free from additives, with short ingredient lists centered on cashews, fermentation cultures, and seasonings.
- Craft and fermentation: Fermento Vegano highlights artisanal production and natural fermentation to create texture, flavor, and a living product that continues fermenting after purchase.
- Environmental responsibility: The company emphasizes plastic-free packaging, recycled and FSC-certified materials, and responsible shipping choices.
- Creativity and reinvention: Its messaging focuses on reinventing flavor rather than copying traditional dairy products, with playful names and distinctive flavor combinations.
Unique Aspects
- Award-winning products: Several Fermies have been recognized in category awards, including Eclipse (2021), TrufLove (2021), Niño Malo (2022), and RawMesco (2023).
- Michelin-starred restaurant selection: In 2020, Fermies were included in the tasting menu at El Invernadero, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Madrid.
- Donation-linked sales model: The company states that 4% of each Fermy sold goes to animal rescue work through La Fundación El Hogar.
- Non-vacuum packaging: Fermento Vegano says it does not vacuum-pack its products so they keep fermenting and preserve their texture and flavor.
- Barcelona-based direct-to-market presence: The brand sells online and also actively targets shops and restaurants, with contact details and wholesale outreach on its site.