Microbial products are transforming industries—from agriculture to skincare—by harnessing the power of live microbes to enhance plant growth, improve soil health, and even support skin wellness. However, the true potential of these solutions can only be realized if the microbes remain viable, stable, and effective at the time of use. That’s where smarter packaging and enablement systems come in.
Keep Microbes Alive and Effective
Live microbes are delicate. Traditional liquid formulations often suffer from short shelf lives, instability, and reduced efficacy due to environmental factors like temperature, moisture, and oxygen exposure. This means that by the time a microbial product reaches the user—whether a
farmer applying a soil inoculant or a manufacturer integrating probiotics into a product—the microbes may not be as effective as intended.
To overcome these challenges, microbial delivery needs to evolve. That means:
• Protecting microbes during storage and transport
• Ensuring easy, effective activation at the point of use
• Developing scalable, user-friendly packaging solutions
Smart Microbial Packaging
At 3BarBio – the only ag bio CDMO – we specialize in innovative, scalable microbial delivery systems that keep microbes alive and potent until the moment they’re needed. Our team of microbiologists and engineers enable companies by designing and developing commercial- ready, custom microbial packaging solutions that extend shelf life, optimize activation, and ensure maximum efficacy.
We provide:
• Custom microbial activation systems: Solutions like dual-chamber packaging allow
microbes to stay dormant until mixed, preventing premature degradation.
• Scalable, user-friendly designs: We collaborate with brands to create delivery methods
that are easy to activate and integrate seamlessly into existing workflows. We also can
help companies reduce the number of steps from discovery to the end-user.
• Expertise in formulation and commercialization: From concept to market, we help
companies refine their microbial products for stability, performance, and adoption.
Using our accelerated testing system, we can help companies understand and determine
shelf-life of a microbial product.
Clips™, A Breakthrough in Smarter Microbial Delivery
A great example of smarter microbial delivery in action is Indigo Ag’s Clips™, a first-of-its-kind microbial seed treatment application system. Unlike traditional biological seed treatments that degrade during storage, Clips™ keeps microbes separate until application, ensuring they remain viable and effective. And with its streamlined delivery system – attached to the inside of a bulk seed box – the biological product is applied to the seed at time of planting.
Watch this case study on how we brought Clips™ to life: https://youtu.be/ssPt8aEnM3E
Improve Your Microbial Packaging and Enablement
If you’re developing a microbial product and struggling with stability, shelf life, or activation/end-user enablement, 3BarBio can help. Contact us today to explore how our next- generation microbial delivery solutions can take your innovation to the next level.