Forging Bio Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/forging-bio-podcast Conversations with bio visionaries and thought leaders on innovation in biotechnology, synthetic biology and biomanufacturing across food, beverage, nutritional, industrial materials, beauty and personal care spaces. © 2024 Forging Bio 024fa312-5db8-59b7-b0d9-ecb3b4cd0f99 no Connor Vandagriff Ana Capretz en Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:45:52 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:50:26 -0800 https://www.linkedin.com/company/forgingbiopodcast https://img.transistor.fm/JBqlImZqZoc4UAs-YpoGuPB-eiUkYxMa1Z1zN0nHwTE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZWI0/Y2RkOWI1MGNhMzBk/NTI0NTFmNzUxODg3/NDFlNS5wbmc.jpg Forging Bio Podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/forgingbiopodcast episodic Forging Bio Podcast Conversations with bio visionaries and thought leaders on innovation in biotechnology, synthetic biology and biomanufacturing across food, beverage, nutritional, industrial materials, beauty and personal care spaces. Conversations with bio visionaries and thought leaders on innovation in biotechnology, synthetic biology and biomanufacturing across food, beverage, nutritional, industrial materials, beauty and personal care spaces.. biotechnology, biomanufacturing, chemistry, science, technology, fermentation, biotech, fragrances, sweeteners, ingredients, sustainability, taste modulation, food science, stevia, food technology, flavors, product development, health and wellness Connor Vandagriff connor.vandagriff@sweegen.com No No Redefining Longevity: Ergothioneine and the Science of Healthy Aging with Dr. Linda May-Zhang 8 8 Redefining Longevity: Ergothioneine and the Science of Healthy Aging with Dr. Linda May-Zhang full 90b21a15-67c5-4b5f-a303-a8fe19a4993f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ea147df What if the key to protecting your healthspan was already inside your body?

We're excited to bring you Episode 6 of the Forging Bio Podcast featuring Linda May-Zhang, PhD, Vice President of Science & Innovation at Blue California Ingredients.

In this conversation, host Casey Lippmeier, PhD sits down with Dr. May-Zhang to unpack the science behind ergothioneine, a powerful, lesser-known molecule that has the power to transform the way we think about longevity and healthy aging. 

Together, they explore how Blue California is shaping the future of healthy aging with ErgoActive® Ergothioneine, the first FDA GRAS bio-based ergothioneine, clinically studied to support cognition, cellular vitality, and longevity.

Blue California Ingredients is a global leader in natural ingredient innovation, delivering plant-based and clinically studied solutions. With FDA GRAS designations and a vertically integrated platform, the company helps brands create wellness-forward products that support cognition, cellular health, and healthy aging.

Learn more about Blue California: bluecal-ingredients.com/ergothioneine
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]]> What if the key to protecting your healthspan was already inside your body?

We're excited to bring you Episode 6 of the Forging Bio Podcast featuring Linda May-Zhang, PhD, Vice President of Science & Innovation at Blue California Ingredients.

In this conversation, host Casey Lippmeier, PhD sits down with Dr. May-Zhang to unpack the science behind ergothioneine, a powerful, lesser-known molecule that has the power to transform the way we think about longevity and healthy aging. 

Together, they explore how Blue California is shaping the future of healthy aging with ErgoActive® Ergothioneine, the first FDA GRAS bio-based ergothioneine, clinically studied to support cognition, cellular vitality, and longevity.

Blue California Ingredients is a global leader in natural ingredient innovation, delivering plant-based and clinically studied solutions. With FDA GRAS designations and a vertically integrated platform, the company helps brands create wellness-forward products that support cognition, cellular health, and healthy aging.

Learn more about Blue California: bluecal-ingredients.com/ergothioneine
Explore more episodes: forgingbio.com

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:45:47 -0700 Forging Bio Podcast Forging Bio Podcast 2971 What if the key to protecting your healthspan was already inside your body?

We're excited to bring you Episode 6 of the Forging Bio Podcast featuring Linda May-Zhang, PhD, Vice President of Science & Innovation at Blue California Ingredients.

In this conversation, host Casey Lippmeier, PhD sits down with Dr. May-Zhang to unpack the science behind ergothioneine, a powerful, lesser-known molecule that has the power to transform the way we think about longevity and healthy aging. 

Together, they explore how Blue California is shaping the future of healthy aging with ErgoActive® Ergothioneine, the first FDA GRAS bio-based ergothioneine, clinically studied to support cognition, cellular vitality, and longevity.

Blue California Ingredients is a global leader in natural ingredient innovation, delivering plant-based and clinically studied solutions. With FDA GRAS designations and a vertically integrated platform, the company helps brands create wellness-forward products that support cognition, cellular health, and healthy aging.

Learn more about Blue California: bluecal-ingredients.com/ergothioneine
Explore more episodes: forgingbio.com

]]> biotechnology, biomanufacturing, chemistry, science, technology, fermentation, biotech, fragrances, sweeteners, ingredients, sustainability, taste modulation, food science, stevia, food technology, flavors, product development, health and wellness No Connor Vandagriff Natáur's Bio-based Taurine 5 5 Natáur's Bio-based Taurine full 7ea5e4b9-0d54-497a-997e-1705beecf154 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19734fa9 Casey Lippmeier, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Conagen speaks with Daphne Preuss, CEO at Natáur and Frank Turano, Chief Research Officer at Natáur to discuss the world of bio-based Taurine, an essential nutrient for humans and animals used in everyday products, such as infant formula, pet food, animal feed, nutrition supplements, personal-care products, and perhaps most famously, in energy drinks.

Learn more about Natáur at natáur.com

]]> Casey Lippmeier, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Conagen speaks with Daphne Preuss, CEO at Natáur and Frank Turano, Chief Research Officer at Natáur to discuss the world of bio-based Taurine, an essential nutrient for humans and animals used in everyday products, such as infant formula, pet food, animal feed, nutrition supplements, personal-care products, and perhaps most famously, in energy drinks.

Learn more about Natáur at natáur.com

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:16:16 -0800 Forging Bio Podcast Forging Bio Podcast 1660 Casey Lippmeier, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Conagen speaks with Daphne Preuss, CEO at Natáur and Frank Turano, Chief Research Officer at Natáur to discuss the world of bio-based Taurine, an essential nutrient for humans and animals used in everyday products, such as infant formula, pet food, animal feed, nutrition supplements, personal-care products, and perhaps most famously, in energy drinks.

Learn more about Natáur at natáur.com

]]> biotechnology, biomanufacturing, chemistry, science, technology, fermentation, biotech, fragrances, sweeteners, ingredients, sustainability, taste modulation, food science, stevia, food technology, flavors, product development, health and wellness No Connor Vandagriff Sensegen's Fantasy Flavors for Gaming 4 4 Sensegen's Fantasy Flavors for Gaming full 166e025b-4ff9-4928-b3dc-08ee5ad281b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c4786da Casey Lippmeier, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Conagen sits down with Natasha DSouza, Vice President of Taste & Consumer Experience at Sensegen to discuss Sensegen's latest collection of Fantasy Flavors for Gaming.

Learn more about Sensegen's biotech-powered flavor portfolio at sensegen.com/pillars/taste

]]> Casey Lippmeier, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Conagen sits down with Natasha DSouza, Vice President of Taste & Consumer Experience at Sensegen to discuss Sensegen's latest collection of Fantasy Flavors for Gaming.

Learn more about Sensegen's biotech-powered flavor portfolio at sensegen.com/pillars/taste

]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:25:47 -0700 Forging Bio Podcast Forging Bio Podcast 1587 Casey Lippmeier, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Conagen sits down with Natasha DSouza, Vice President of Taste & Consumer Experience at Sensegen to discuss Sensegen's latest collection of Fantasy Flavors for Gaming.

Learn more about Sensegen's biotech-powered flavor portfolio at sensegen.com/pillars/taste

]]> biotechnology, biomanufacturing, chemistry, science, technology, fermentation, biotech, fragrances, sweeteners, ingredients, sustainability, taste modulation, food science, stevia, food technology, flavors, product development, health and wellness No Connor Vandagriff Sweegen LATAM Transforms the Pre-Packaged Food & Beverage Landscape 3 3 Sweegen LATAM Transforms the Pre-Packaged Food & Beverage Landscape full e3cab78f-46d3-4979-b4e8-6689b7c3299c https://share.transistor.fm/s/47318536 Casey Lippmeier, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Conagen sits down with Sergio Borbolla, Director of Business Development for Sweegen LATAM to discuss how Sweegen is transforming Latin American's pre-packaged food and beverage landscape.

Learn more about Sweegen LATAM at sweegen.com/latam-innovations.

]]> Casey Lippmeier, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Conagen sits down with Sergio Borbolla, Director of Business Development for Sweegen LATAM to discuss how Sweegen is transforming Latin American's pre-packaged food and beverage landscape.

Learn more about Sweegen LATAM at sweegen.com/latam-innovations.

]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:42:50 -0700 Forging Bio Podcast Forging Bio Podcast 2077 Casey Lippmeier, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Conagen sits down with Sergio Borbolla, Director of Business Development for Sweegen LATAM to discuss how Sweegen is transforming Latin American's pre-packaged food and beverage landscape.

Learn more about Sweegen LATAM at sweegen.com/latam-innovations.

]]> biotechnology, biomanufacturing, chemistry, science, technology, fermentation, biotech, fragrances, sweeteners, ingredients, sustainability, taste modulation, food science, stevia, food technology, flavors, product development, health and wellness No Connor Vandagriff Sweegen's Taste Optimization Technologies 2 2 Sweegen's Taste Optimization Technologies full 8ae296ad-434e-4d21-b995-fb588a929135 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbfa5325 Casey Lippmeier, senior vice president of innovation at Conagen sits down with Casey McCormick, Sweegen's vice president of global innovation to discuss Sweegen's portfolio of taste optimization technologies for the food and beverage industry.

Learn more about Sweegen's taste optimization technologies for the food and beverage industry at sweegen.com

]]> Casey Lippmeier, senior vice president of innovation at Conagen sits down with Casey McCormick, Sweegen's vice president of global innovation to discuss Sweegen's portfolio of taste optimization technologies for the food and beverage industry.

Learn more about Sweegen's taste optimization technologies for the food and beverage industry at sweegen.com

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:42:47 -0700 Forging Bio Podcast Forging Bio Podcast 2928 Casey Lippmeier, senior vice president of innovation at Conagen sits down with Casey McCormick, Sweegen's vice president of global innovation to discuss Sweegen's portfolio of taste optimization technologies for the food and beverage industry.

Learn more about Sweegen's taste optimization technologies for the food and beverage industry at sweegen.com

]]> biotechnology, biomanufacturing, chemistry, science, technology, fermentation, biotech, fragrances, sweeteners, ingredients, sustainability, taste modulation, food science, stevia, food technology, flavors, product development, health and wellness No Connor Vandagriff Ana Capretz Fragrance Powered by Biotech 1 1 Fragrance Powered by Biotech full 6179a9bc-1722-4f79-b2d6-8dc30bfaabcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/70751c7f Casey Lippmeier, senior vice president of innovation at Conagen sits down with Angélique Burke, vice president of fragrances at Sensegen to discuss the art of leveraging biotechnology and perfumery: a natural alternative solution to fragrance creativity and product development.

Learn more about Sensegen's fragrances made by biotech at sensegen.com

]]> Casey Lippmeier, senior vice president of innovation at Conagen sits down with Angélique Burke, vice president of fragrances at Sensegen to discuss the art of leveraging biotechnology and perfumery: a natural alternative solution to fragrance creativity and product development.

Learn more about Sensegen's fragrances made by biotech at sensegen.com

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:19:08 -0700 Forging Bio Podcast Forging Bio Podcast 2022 Casey Lippmeier, senior vice president of innovation at Conagen sits down with Angélique Burke, vice president of fragrances at Sensegen to discuss the art of leveraging biotechnology and perfumery: a natural alternative solution to fragrance creativity and product development.

Learn more about Sensegen's fragrances made by biotech at sensegen.com

]]> biotechnology, biomanufacturing, chemistry, science, technology, fermentation, biotech, fragrances, sweeteners, ingredients, sustainability, taste modulation, food science, stevia, food technology, flavors, product development, health and wellness No Connor Vandagriff Ana Capretz