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PHYTERRA


Phyterra is prevention -
“Wellness for Wine”
Phyterra Yeast Inc. strains prevent hydrogen sulfide. Their unique and innovative strains lack the ability to form hydrogen sulfide during fermentation with the added benefit of low urea.
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PEI BIOSCIENCE CLUSTER


In Prince Edward Island our products build on our core proficiencies. Historically, PEI has been committed to producing healthy, nurturing products from the land and sea. The focus of our bioscience cluster includes:
  • Technologies and products related to bioactive compounds and their application to human, animal, and fish health and nutrition.
  • Bioproducts – converting biomass to value-added products related to energy, materials, non-food  crops, and products for environmental remediation.
Products being produced by PEI companies include the world’s first commercial DNA vaccine from Novartis, and a yeast extract from Stirling Products North America Ltd. that is being added to animal feed to boost immunity, reduce antibiotic use in the food we eat, and improve vaccine efficiency.

BioVectra, with two facilities in Charlottetown, has a proven track record in producing raw materials and active ingredients for the world’s pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry leaders. BioVectra estimates that their products serve into well over 30 commercial drug processes on the global market today.