single-cell protein

Using a patented process, Cvictus is focussed on extracting hydrogen from deep coal seams without mining, converting it to produce clean methanol and then, making SCP for use in livestock feed. Photo: Cana
03-04-2025 | News

Coal-based protein: A sustainable solution for animal feed

The Iranian feed industry has been grappling with persistent feedstuff shortages in recent years. Photo: Canva
31-10-2024 | News

Iranian firm starts producing single-cell protein from methanol and petroleum compounds

The project will be the first in the world to pioneer biomass feedstock production from gases and microorganisms that thrive in the extreme conditions found at geothermal sites. Photo: Canva
10-10-2024 | News

A pioneering project – producing feed from greenhouse gases

Microbial feed protein is expected to become a viable alternative to fishmeal and soybean meal protein in Russia, Photo: Canva
29-08-2024 | News

A gas-to-feed protein plant is commissioned in Russia

Single-cell proteins have a very high protein content (60-80%) on a dry matter basis, which is at least double the protein level of crops such as soybeans or lupins.
01-12-2023 | Article

An emerging protein source: Single-cell protein

Single-cell protein (SCP) can be used as an alternative to conventional protein sources in poultry nutrition. Photo: Bert Jansen
07-11-2022 | Article

Single-cell proteins in poultry nutrition

Single-cell proteins from growing yeast, bacteria or microalgae are being actively investigated as a protein feed. Photo: Shutterstock
02-08-2021 | Article

Top 5 soybean alternatives: 5. Single-cell protein

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16-09-2020 | Article

Bioprotein production is perking up in Russia