Chinova Bioworks employee Joyce Baird will continue to forge the trail for the eastern US

Chinova Bioworks is a biotechnology company specializing in natural preservation solutions for the food and beverage industries. Our clean-label ingredients are designed to improve shelf life, reduce spoilage, and meet growing consumer demand for transparency—without the use of synthetic preservatives. At the core of our innovation is Chiber™, a natural fibre extracted from white button mushrooms. This broad-spectrum antimicrobial is effective across a range of applications, including plant-based dairy, functional beverages, sauces, dressings, dips, baked goods and more. Chiber™ is easy to integrate, taste-neutral, and supports cleaner ingredient labels. Rooted in circular economy principles, our process upcycles mushroom waste into high-performance ingredients—delivering both functional and sustainable value. With growing adoption across North America, Europe, and Asia, Chinova is scaling globally to support manufacturers seeking next-generation preservation technologies that align with regulatory and consumer expectations. Our work has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Food Navigator, and more, and has been recognised for pushing the boundaries of natural ingredient innovation. As a woman-founded, Atlantic Canada-based company, we bring scientific rigour, formulation expertise, and sustainable thinking to every partnership. At Chinova Bioworks, we’re not just extending shelf life—we’re helping reshape the future of clean-label product development, one product at a time.