Bioprocesia

Established in 2021, Bioprocesia is a Spanish biotechnology firm addressing the sustainable protein deficit in the animal feed market. The company was co-founded by a team with complementary expertise: Guiomar Sánchez Carrón (CEO), who holds a PhD in industrial biotechnology; Adrián Cerezo García (COO), an industrial engineer with extensive experience in operations management; Javier Fernández Gallardo (CFO), a specialist in finance and venture capital; and Bruno Dureux Parize (Strategy Advisor). Sánchez's background includes over 14 years in industrial biotechnology research across academic and corporate sectors, which inspired the venture to find practical applications for promising research. Cerezo's 15-year career in industrial operations and management was pivotal in envisioning the company's production capabilities.

Bioprocesia operates within a circular economy framework, utilizing microbial fermentation to convert agri-food industry by-products, such as discarded fruit, into high-value protein ingredients for animal feed. This B2B model primarily serves manufacturers of feed for the aquaculture, livestock (particularly swine), aviculture, and pet food sectors. Revenue is generated through the sale of its proprietary protein product. The company's technology tackles two key industry challenges: the costly management of food industry waste and the animal feed sector's reliance on protein sources with significant environmental footprints and price volatility, like soy and fishmeal.

The core product is a non-GMO, bio-based protein produced in bioreactors. This method offers a stable supply and consistent quality, independent of climate or geopolitical factors. The resulting protein has a high digestibility rate due to the light cellular wall of the bacteria used, making it particularly suitable for young animals with special dietary needs. Furthermore, the production process boasts substantial environmental benefits, requiring significantly less land and water compared to conventional protein sources. Bioprocesia employs digital twin simulations to optimize its bioprocesses, aiming to achieve cost-competitiveness with high-quality animal-based proteins like fishmeal. The company also provides customizable protein profiles to meet specific client requirements.

Keywords: microbial fermentation, animal feed protein, circular economy, agri-food by-products, sustainable protein, aquaculture feed, livestock nutrition, pet food ingredients, bioprocess technology, bacterial protein, feed sustainability, food waste valorization, alternative protein, single-cell protein (SCP), biotechnology, agtech, feed raw materials, protein digestibility, non-GMO feed, environmental footprint reduction, food system innovation, bio-based ingredients, swine nutrition, poultry feed