PROTEINS
Breaking free from the ocean's grip: A new era for aquatic feed Federico Melenchón Ramírez, Nana Wentzel Thorringer, Olivier Hartz, Unibio The aquaculture industry faces growing challenges due to its reliance on traditional feed ingredients like fishmeal, which are subject to supply volatility and environmental concerns. Novel solutions, such as Single Cell Protein (SCP) produced through gas fermentation, are revolutionizing the sector. Uniprotein®, an SCP developed by Unibio offers a sustainable, reliable, and functional alternative, providing a consistent protein source with minimal environmental impact. Beyond basic nutrition, SCP enhances fish health and growth through its functional properties, representing a breakthrough for a resilient and eco-friendly aquaculture industry. This innovation is paving the way for a sustainable future, meeting the rising global demand for protein.
Uniprotein® is provided both as pellets and powder
Imagine an aquaculture industry unshackled from the whims of the ocean. A future where feed production isn't held to dwindling fish stocks and unpredictable price swings. A world where sustainable, reliable, and even functional ingredients power the growth
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of healthy, thriving aquatic species. Could such a reality exist? For decades, the aquaculture industry has been tethered to a single, volatile resource: fishmeal. This reliance has created a precarious situation,
Aquafeed: Advances in Processing & Formulation Vol 17 Issue 1 2025