NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2024 99 Aerbio unveils fully operational alternative protein facility One of the pioneers in sustainable biotechnology, Aerbio announced its plans to raise up to €50 million in a Series A funding round, with the target close set for Q4 2024. This bold step forward will reportedly fund the construction of Aerbio’s cutting-edge demonstration-scale facility and expand the company’s revolutionary (R)evolve™ platform, setting the stage for full-scale commercial operations. Aerbio is at the forefront of biotechnology innovation, transforming simple molecules into valuable products without the need for arable land or fossil fuels. With its groundbreaking (R)evolve™ platform, the company points out it has unlocked the potential of microbiology to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into valuable products. Aerbio’s launching product is Proton™, a protein-rich ingredient poised to revolutionise food and animal nutrition industries. “Our ambition knows no bounds,” says Kaspar Kristiansen, CEO of Aerbio. “Our Series A round is a bold statement in our conviction in our plan and our relentless pursuit of breaking new ground in biotechnology. We’re not just building a company—we’re turning biotechnology on its head, paving the way for a sustainable future where sugar-free fermentation is a reality.” Read more>> IFEEDER releases resources from phase two of sustainability project The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) released new materials from the second phase of its sustainability project, taking another step toward advancing sustainability within the animal food industry. Representing both U.S. and Canadian industry members and stakeholders, these resources, developed in collaboration with the Context Network and the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC), include findings from a comprehensive landscape assessment of industry sustainability practices and a literature database of how animal performance is impacted by novel feed ingredients. “These resources are designed to address the need for efficient, and effective tools for measuring, reporting and verifying sustainability efforts,” says Lara Moody, IFEEDER executive director. “By engaging our animal food customers and considering how we can help them achieve their environmental footprint goals, we will be better equipped to make informed decisions and meet their sustainability objectives.” During the second phase of the Sustainability Road Map project, IFEEDER, ANAC and the Context Network collaborated with partners across the animal food industry to achieve several objectives. An objective included aligning and ensuring industrywide consistency in how data is measured, reported and verified across indicators and metrics important to the industry and its customers. IFEEDER explained that the project also sought to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of life cycle assessments (LCAs), thereby supporting the industry and its customers in their sustainability efforts. In addition, the project focused on assessing and considering the environmental benefits of innovations in areas such as animal food ration development, ingredients and additives, which are essential for stakeholders aiming to meet corporate sustainability commitments. Read more>>
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