# Alpine Bio

> Alpine Bio is a South San Francisco ingredient company combining molecular farming in soybeans with advanced protein purification. Founded by Magi Richani in 2016 and previously known as Alpine Roads and Nobell Foods, it targets food, beverage, nutrition and health formulators with fractionated soy protein isolate and plant-grown lactoferrin, while developing casein and other ingredients.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** South San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Magi Richani (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Fractionated Soy Protein Isolate (FSPI), Plant-grown lactoferrin, Plant-grown casein / Nobell Foods, Thaumatin and Clear SPI pipeline, Formulation and ingredient development support
- **Notable:** Announced a $75 million Series B in July 2021, bringing reported total funding above $100 million., Reported its tenth US patent in April 2024; US11952606B2 covers food compositions comprising recombinant milk proteins., Magi Richani was included in Inc.’s 2024 Female Founders list.

## Products & services

- **Fractionated Soy Protein Isolate (FSPI)** — Non-GMO soy protein ingredient produced through proprietary fractionation and purification. Company specifications report over 90% protein and over 90% solubility at pH 7; targets beverages, bars and other protein-fortified foods. Publicly demonstrated in October 2025.
- **Plant-grown lactoferrin** — Recombinant lactoferrin expressed in soybeans, offered in iron-loaded and iron-depleted forms. Company reports over 60% iron saturation for its iron-loaded ingredient; October 2025 reporting cited approximately 70%. Intended for nutrition and bioactivity applications, with regulatory requirements dependent on use and jurisdiction.
- **Plant-grown casein / Nobell Foods** — Dairy-functional proteins grown in engineered soybeans, originally pursued for animal-free cheese. Listed in the current development pipeline; historical launch targets should not be treated as completed launches.
- **Thaumatin and Clear SPI pipeline** — Development-stage ingredients listed on the current pipeline page, with co-development partners invited.
- **Formulation and ingredient development support** — Samples, technical documentation, food scientist support for validation and a commercial-supply workflow for business customers.

## Achievements

- Announced a $75 million Series B in July 2021, bringing reported total funding above $100 million.
- Reported its tenth US patent in April 2024; US11952606B2 covers food compositions comprising recombinant milk proteins.
- Magi Richani was included in Inc.’s 2024 Female Founders list.
- Demonstrated highly soluble non-GMO soy protein isolate and plant-grown lactoferrin at MISTA in October 2025.
- A historical company stewardship page reported Excellence Through Stewardship accreditation in April 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2024-04** — Nobell Foods adopted Alpine Bio as the broader platform brand and reported its tenth US patent.
- **2025-10** — Showcased highly soluble non-GMO soy protein isolate and iron-rich lactoferrin grown in soybeans at MISTA.
- **2026-09** — Website reviewed this month emphasizes FSPI, two forms of lactoferrin and formulation support; casein, thaumatin and Clear SPI are listed in development. This is a research snapshot, not a dated product launch.

## Links

- Website: https://www.alpbio.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpinebio
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Nobellfoods
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobellfoods/

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Last updated: 2026-09-30