Skip to main content

Demetrix scales up CBG production capabilities

salazar

Biotech company Demetrix has hit a big milestone in its efforts to commercialize the rare cannabinoid cannabigerol, or CBG. The Berkeley, Calif.-based company said that it had commenced 15,000-liter demo-scale production of CBG following several successful pilot-scale fermentations. 

The company noted that while psychoactive THC and its nonpsychoactive counterpart CBD have been the cannabinoids in the spotlight, they only represent roughly 40% of a plant’s dry flower. CBG and other rare cannabinoids are only available in sub-1% concentrations. In order to access, study and commercialize these cannabinoids, Demetrix said it has created a fermentation technology platform that allows it to produce high-purity rare cannabinoids quickly and sustainably to offer them for use in health-and-wellness products. 

"Demetrix believes in the power of science to make the world a better place. By bringing scientific rigor to the production and study of cannabinoids, we're pioneering a future of safe, effective, and legal products that use these rare, incredibly promising compounds to improve the health and wellness of millions of people," said Jeff Ubersax, CEO of Demetrix. "Achieving demo scale production is a significant milestone that proves how fast and effective our team has been in solving some of the biggest challenges in producing cannabinoids with fermentation.  We're well on our way to large scale commercialization."

Venture capital-backed Demetrix has so far secured $61 million in funding, with a staff that includes industry veterans and experts in research and development, production, regulation and commercialization, the company said. 
 

Most Popular Content

Designing for Conversion: How Hershey, Dreyer's, Others Are Fixing In-Store Execution

CPG companies are aligning teams and tactics to deliver shopper-first in-store experiences that actually show up at-shelf.
in-store exectution

P2PI Names 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

From Campbell's to Ferrero to Dollar Tree, inductees represent diverse brands and marketing disciplines.
P2PI 2025 hall of fame

Shell to Shut Down Volta's EV Charging, Media Network

Volta Media and its network of charging stations will be dismantled by the end of the year.
shell x volta

How Gallo Is Connecting Retail Media to the Physical Shelf

Gallo's Holly Evey and Vestcom's Shock Torem dig into how brands can elevate storytelling at the shelf.  
Gallo Vestcom

Top Retail Media Stories From July 2025

Kroger, Target, H-E-B and others shared retail media-related advancements, collaborations and news during the month.
retail media
X
This ad will auto-close in 10 seconds