Collagen without compromise: the biotech revolution in proteins

Without collagen, our body would be a shapeless lump. The popular additive in food and cosmetics is traditionally produced from slaughterhouse waste. In a video interview, co-founder of Provenance Bio, Michalyn Andrews, explains the benefits of animal-free collagen.
12 September, 2025 by
Collagen without compromise: the biotech revolution in proteins
GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. Its name has been emblazoned on creams, foods and food supplements for several years now. However, these products are only useful if they are functional. "When collagen is derived from the skin and bones of animals, it has very little potency," says Michalyn Andrews, CEO and co-founder of Provenance Bio, who has found a way to produce animal-free collagen, thereby increasing the precision and efficacy of the popular ingredient. In the video, Andrews explains the other benefits of animal-free production and the risks they avoid.


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