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As the aquafeed industry looks beyond fishmeal, species-specific validation becomes increasingly important. A new study with gilthead seabream highlights the potential of Unibio's protein as a reliable alternative protein ingredient. English 👉 https://lnkd.in/egAg_AHu Español 👉 https://lnkd.in/esEENPXX Federico Melenchón Ramírez #aquafeed #aquafeedenespañol #SCP #seabream #dorada #fishfarming #uniprotein #aquaculture #acuicultura

In case you missed it, Olivier Hartz recently gave a thorough interview to FEED PLANET Magazine, touching on many of the questions the feed industry is asking about alternative proteins today: Why use methane instead of harvested crops as a feedstock, and what does that change? What sets our U-Loop® technology apart from conventional fermentation? How can we deliver consistent output year-round, with the reliable supply and predictable pricing the market is looking for? And where are the economics heading as our production scales up? These are just a few of the many topics covered in the interview, which you can read in full via the link in the comments. "As we scale, unit economics improve, and locating production where energy is abundant and affordable, as we are doing with our SIIG partnership, directly lowers our single largest input cost. On top of that, feed buyers increasingly evaluate ingredients through a wider lens of sustainability, including land use, water use, and supply chain reliability, and these are among our strongest differentiators." — Olivier Hartz, CCO, Unibio

Uniprotein® can replace up to 50% of the fishmeal in gilthead seabream feed with no loss in growth or feed efficiency. A new 96-day feeding trial by IRTA confirms it. Researchers ran the trial on gilthead seabream (𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘢), the Mediterranean's most farmed fish. It's the first full evaluation of Uniprotein® in a warm-water species, and the first holistic evaluation of 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴, assessing growth, digestibility, gut health, immunity and antioxidant response together. Beyond matching fishmeal on growth and digestibility, Uniprotein® supported a healthier gut, shifting the microbiota toward beneficial bacteria and away from potential pathogens, with antioxidant defences holding at baseline. Inclusion of Uniprotein® in seabream feed is a real, proven route to cut reliance on marine raw materials without trading off performance, replacing half the fishmeal, including premium Super Prime grade, at just 8.5% inclusion in the feed. Link to the full open-access paper is in the comments.

♻️ 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 ❝Alternative protein sources have long been positioned as part of the sustainability discourse. Yet deepening geopolitical risks, increasingly fragile supply chains, and structural constraints in conventional protein sources are...❞ In the June issue's sustainability section, Derya Gülsoy Yıldız, Editor-in-Chief of Feed & Additive Magazine, takes a closer look at the evolving role of alternative proteins with the interviews of Olivier Hartz, Chief Commercial Officer at Unibio, and Steven Barbosa, Secretary-General of IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed), examining the sector’s path toward scalability, resilience, and strategic relevance. 📖 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfUM9Xbi Enjoy your reading... 😊 📚 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMQ6se_M #AlgaeBasedSolutions #AlternativeProteins #FeedProduction #Fishmeal #InsectProtein #IPIFF #SCP #SingleCellProtein #SoybeanMeal #Sustainability #Unibio

“What we are doing with Uniprotein® is fundamentally different. By producing microbial protein from methane rather than sugars, we break through the variable cost barrier that sugar-based fermentation faces.” This isn’t just an incremental improvement—it’s a shift in how we think about scalable protein production. By combining methane-based gas-to-protein with Unibio’s vertical loop bioreactor technology, the model unlocks a clear advantage in regions with abundant and competitively priced gas. And it’s already happening at scale. Through an 80:20 joint venture with Saudi partner SIIG, Unibio is building the world’s largest single-cell protein facility in Al Jubail—bringing this innovation closer to global feed markets. A strong example of how biotechnology, resource efficiency, and smart partnerships can come together to tackle one of the biggest challenges in food production. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eu9QGQnU

Olivier Hartz in a detailed interview with Alternative Proteins Magazine, covering three big topics: the strategy behind the Saudi Arabia facility with SIIG, what it takes to scale single-cell protein production, and how at this scale the unit economics start to become truly competitive. A great deep dive into the thinking behind what we're building.

Another step in expanding the reach of our gas fermentation platform. We have entered a strategic collaboration with BioVerde Tech to develop scalable, methane-based biomanufacturing processes for sustainable chemicals. Together, we are combining our patented U-Loop® vertical loop gas fermentation technology with BioVerde's microbial engineering and downstream chemical conversion platforms. The goal is ambitious. To turn methane into a low-cost, low-carbon feedstock for industrial chemicals, starting with bio-based butadiene, a key building block for synthetic rubber and engineering plastics like ABS. "By partnering with BioVerde and leveraging their expertise in developing high-performance microbial strains, we can expand the application of our technology beyond protein production into a broader portfolio of sustainable chemicals," says David Henstrom, CEO at Unibio. The work will begin across laboratory, demonstration, and pilot scale to systematically de-risk scale-up and support future commercial manufacturing. We aim to demonstrate a new generation of gas-based biomanufacturing processes that can transform methane into sustainable chemical products. Read the full announcement in the link below. https://lnkd.in/e3EnuB9p

Our technology goes beyond protein production! With DKK 24.6 million (EUR 3.3 million) in funding from Innovation Fund Denmark, we are joining forces with our partner in the new Gas2X project to turn industrial waste gases into valuable low-carbon products at scale. Originally developed for sustainable protein production, our advanced U-Loop® bioreactor technology has broader industrial potential. In Gas2X, we will develop a continuous gas fermentation pilot platform specifically designed for gaseous substrates to create a more energy-efficient and scalable alternative to conventional fermentation systems. Installed at our Innovation Centre in Kalundborg, the platform will enable the conversion of CO₂, CO, H₂ and methane into low-carbon chemicals and materials. It will also serve as a Carbon Capture and Utilization test site for industries looking to valorise waste gas streams. The project will help establish a national platform for continuous gas-based biomanufacturing and strengthen Denmark’s position in industrial biotechnology. “The potential of gas fermentation is enormous, but the lack of scalable solutions has been a major barrier. With this project, we are taking an important step toward making biobased production from waste gases an industrial reality,” says Jens Dynesen, CSO at Unibio A/S. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eWkEYdUv

Our Introduction day for new employees gave 13 recent additions to the Unibio team deeper and valuable insight into our dynamic way of working and a chance to connect with colleagues from across the organisation. Leaders from every section participated with an overview of their work and goals, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. The results are in… a very positive and successful day which will support future collaboration in the team. Anja Terkesli Áron Karancsi Lydia Hansen Mikkel Rask Lambertsen Mads Mentzler Olga Nielsen Patricia Ingeman Rene Qvortrup Timo Schneider

Yesterday, we were delighted to have a visit from Soren N, Kannik-Marquardsen, Minister Counsellor Food, Agriculture and Fisheries in Middle East and North Africa, who is based at the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai, following our recent announcement of a joint venture with SIIG to build a plant in Saudi Arabia.   The discussion centred on our plans for expansion in the Gulf region whose major focus on providing food security could be aided by our innovative technology for single-cell protein production.   After a tour of our R&D facilities, he went up to our Innovation Centre in Kalundborg to see our vertical loop bioreactor technology at first hand.