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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Lifecore Biomedical is a fully integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering expertise in specialty formulation, aseptic filling, and final packaging of both complex medical devices an...

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Specialized CDMO with strong technical capabilities and 40+ year heritage, positioned to benefit from growing demand for...

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Industry Pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) / Specialty Chemicals
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Overview

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Lifecore Biomedical is a fully integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering expertise in specialty formulation, aseptic filling, and final packaging of both complex medical devices and injectable pharmaceuticals. The company has been a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical-grade hyaluronic acid since 1981 and its products have been used in the treatment of more than 100 million patients worldwide.

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Lifecore offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products and brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical companies across multiple therapeutic categories. The company was recently added to the Nasdaq Biotech Index, reflecting its growing market presence.

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Lifecore competes in the CDMO sector against larger players like Catalent, Emergent BioSolutions, and Patheon, as well as specialized injectables manufacturers. Its competitive advantages lie in proprietary hyaluronic acid expertise, specialized capabilities in sterile injectable manufacturing, and long-standing customer relationships. The CDMO market is consolidating, with larger contract manufacturers integrating services.

Industry Context

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. operates in Pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) / Specialty Chemicals.

Key facts

Founded: 1981 · Headquarters: Chaska, Minnesota, US · Market cap: $324M

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  • Recently added to Nasdaq Biotech Index (December 2025), signaling market validation and increased institutional investor access
  • Operates three cGMP facilities with FDA approvals and international certifications across Europe, Japan, and Brazil
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Participation announced at DCAT Week 2026
  • December 2025Added to Nasdaq Biotech Index effective December 22, 2025
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Injectables Contract ManufacturingGlobal CDMO with broad injectable and biologics capabilities→Injectable CDMO ServicesIntegrated CDMO with sterile manufacturing focus→Fill-Finish and FormulationLarge-scale CDMO for injectables and pharmaceuticals→

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What does Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. do?+
Lifecore Biomedical is a fully integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering expertise in specialty formulation, aseptic filling, and final packaging of both complex medical devices an...
What is Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Injectables Contract Manufacturing, Injectable CDMO Services, Fill-Finish and Formulation. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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