Meridian Biotech Plans Franklin County, Kentucky, Aquaculture Product Operations
07/18/2025
The investment will include the construction of an aquaculture protein product facility, in collaboration with Buffalo Trace Distillery, which will convert distillery byproducts into multifunctional alternative proteins.
“By reimagining distillery stillage as a resource rather than a byproduct, we’re pioneering new pathways in biotechnology that have the potential to transform the spirits industry,” said Brandon Corace, president of Meridian Biotech. “Like Buffalo Trace, we are committed to making a long-term, positive economic impact on the community. We believe our technology will play a pivotal role in enhancing Buffalo Trace’s commitment to innovation, as well as setting a new standard for the spirits industry. We could not be more pleased with the close working relationship with Buffalo Trace, in addition to welcoming support from local and state officials.”
Meridian Biotech has developed a platform of sustainable technologies that repurpose low-value co- products from multiple fermentation industries to produce value-added, multi-functional food and feed ingredients for a variety of major and niche global markets.
“We are proud to welcome Meridian to Frankfort with this incredible investment that will create high-quality jobs, strengthen our economic future and continue to grow Kentucky’s iconic bourbon industry,” noted Governor Andy Beshear. “It’s partnerships like these that prove we can honor tradition while embracing transformation and that Kentucky can be a leading force in the biotech industry.”
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