Chinova Bioworks
Biotechnology ResearchNew Brunswick, Canada11-50 Employees
Chinova Bioworks is a biotechnology company based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, focused on natural preservation solutions for the food and beverage sector. Its flagship product, Chiber, is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial fiber derived from white button mushrooms that aims to extend shelf life and reduce spoilage while supporting clean-label formulations. The portfolio also includes other innovations, such as a vegan fining agent introduced in 2023, and the technology is designed to integrate easily into a range of products with a neutral taste that supports transparent labeling. Chinova Bioworks is a woman-founded, Atlantic Canada-based company that upcycles mushroom waste into high-performance ingredients in keeping with circular economy principles. Its customers are food and beverage manufacturers seeking next-generation preservation technologies that align with regulatory and consumer expectations across North America, Europe, and Asia. In 2024 the company announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Hawkins Watts to bring Chiber to markets in Australia and New Zealand.