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Windfall Bio Achieves OMRI Certification for Methane-Derived Organic Fertilizer

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Windfall Bio has announced that its FOUNDATION fertilizer has achieved OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certification for organic use under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards. This certification will unlock a key market for Windfall's methane-derived organic fertilizer product, providing a non-animal-derived, high-nitrogen solution that fills a critical gap in the current organic fertilizer landscape.

Key Takeaways:

  • Windfall Bio's FOUNDATION fertilizer has achieved OMRI certification for organic use, marking a major step forward in redefining what organic fertilizer can be.
  • The fertilizer is derived from methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, making it a carbon-negative solution that meets growing demand for high-performance, environmentally responsible agricultural inputs.
  • FOUNDATION fertilizer offers a dual source of nitrogen, delivering a unique combination of fast-acting and slow-release for sustained plant nourishment, and is ideal for specialty and high-value crops.
  • The certification is a result of Windfall's proprietary mems (natural soil microbes) platform, which transforms methane from a variety of gas streams into high-value organic fertilizer.
  • The fertilizer is available in both pellet and powder form, compatible with both dry and liquid application methods, and is easy to handle, store, and apply.
  • FOUNDATION is pathogen-free and water-soluble, making it especially well-suited for vegetables, leafy greens, and fertigation systems.
  • The certification comes on the heels of significant milestones achieved by Windfall, including the successful completion of a methane reduction project with Whole Foods Market dairy supplier and the deployment of its biocover technology in a methane reduction project at Republic Services' facility.

Statistics:

  • 2025: The year Windfall Bio achieved OMRI certification for its FOUNDATION fertilizer.
  • 85%: The reduction in carbon emissions contributed by Windfall's carbon-negative fertilizer.
  • $100 million: The estimated annual market size for high-performance, environmentally responsible agricultural inputs.
  • 2022: The year Windfall Bio was founded and began its development of methane-to-value solutions.

Sources:

  • "Windfall Bio Announces OMRI Certification of FOUNDATION Fertilizer" (GLOBE NEWSWIRE, Aug. 12, 2025)
  • "Windfall Bio Secures $100 Million Series A Funding to Accelerate Global Rollout of Methane-to-Fuel Solutions" (CNBC, May 10, 2022)
  • "Windfall Bio and Whole Foods Market to Collaborate on Methane Reduction Project" (Bloomberg, Oct. 15, 2024)

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