Holiferm and Organica Combine to Accelerate Biomanufacturing
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BIRKENHEAD, England, Sept. 8, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Holiferm and Organica, two British leaders in biotechnology, have combined their efforts to accelerate the growth of the biomanufacturing industry. The strategic partnership, which includes a continued collaboration with Sadorp, aims to expand the global availability of sustainable, cost-effective, and high-performance alternatives to traditional chemistry.
Holiferm, based in the North West of England, develops and manufactures nature-derived biosurfactants using proprietary fermentation technology. Organica UK, founded by Chris Arthur, formulates and manufactures biodegradable and non-hazardous household and cleaning products for major UK and international brands. Together, the two companies are creating an end-to-end platform that offers global customers access to science and ingredient innovation, product development, and manufacturing.
"This is a milestone as we aim to build an iconic 21st-century biochemical company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes novel performance ingredients that are better for people and the planet," stated Charles Dimmler, CEO of Holiferm. "This strategic combination accelerates our path to profitability and expands our ability to serve customers and partners with real applications development capability."
The combination of Holiferm's biosurfactant innovation and Organica's formulation expertise will enable the new business to offer a wide range of sustainable products. The two companies will continue to operate from adjacent sites, providing ample room for expanding production and pursuing new growth opportunities.
"We are very proud of what we have built at Organica over the last 28 years," said Chris Arthur, Owner of Organica UK. "Joining forces with Holiferm allows us to combine our heritage in high-quality formulation with their groundbreaking biomanufacturing technology, providing our customers with even better, more sustainable cleaning solutions while maintaining the trusted service and relationships they have come to expect."
Sadorp remains an integral commercial partner to the combined business, bringing established retailer relationships and commercialization expertise that strengthen the route from product to shelf. The transaction brings together two leaders in the biotechnology and bio-based production sectors, combining deep science with commercial and finished product capability to accelerate biomanufacturing as one of the defining growth industries of the coming decade.
By coming together, Holiferm and Organica are demonstrating renewed strength for the sector, boosting the global availability of sustainable, cost-effective, and high-performance alternatives to fossil-based chemistry. The combined entity will leverage both companies' resources to drive innovation and commercialization, ensuring a stronger and more sustainable future for the industry.
The transaction brings together two British leaders in biotechnology and bio-based production, combining deep science with commercial and finished product capability to accelerate biomanufacturing as one of the defining growth industries of the coming decade.