Verley Food

Verley is a French food biotech company based in Lyon that develops functional and sustainable dairy protein ingredients using precision fermentation. Its work focuses on creating dairy proteins that are nutritionally equivalent to those found in cow’s milk while offering improved functionality for food manufacturers, including better flavor, texture, heat stability, acid stability, and easy integration into existing product lines. The company positions itself as a complementary solution to conventional dairy, aiming to help the food industry meet rising protein demand while reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2022 by Hélène Briand and Stéphane Mac Millan, Verley presents itself as a mission-driven team combining sustainability, innovation, and food science. The team’s mission is to support the environmental transition of the dairy industry and contribute to food security and food sovereignty through high-performance dairy protein ingredients. Verley emphasizes a science-led approach, patented functionalization technologies, and an industrial mindset geared toward practical applications for food manufacturers. Its protein portfolio includes branded whey protein ingredients designed for nutritional performance as well as specialized applications such as UHT drinks, spoonable dairy products, cheese, sports nutrition, and other high-protein formats. The company also highlights that its proteins are animal-free, lactose-free, and produced with a substantially lower environmental footprint than conventional dairy farming.