UniFAHS

UniFAHS operates at the forefront of phage biotechnology within Southeast Asia, positioning itself as a key player in the development of sustainable alternatives to conventional antibiotics and chemicals in the food supply chain. The company was co-founded by Zakir Hossain, who serves as the Managing Director. His background in aquaculture and commitment to addressing the overuse of antibiotics in farming directly inspired the company's mission. UniFAHS targets the pressing issue of antimicrobial resistance by developing bacteriophage-based solutions. Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically target and destroy harmful bacteria without affecting beneficial microbes, animals, or humans.

The company's core business revolves around providing these phage-based products to ensure food safety from agricultural production to the consumer's table, a concept they term "farm to fork." Their primary clients include operators in the aquaculture and livestock sectors who are seeking to reduce their reliance on antibiotics and improve the health and safety of their products. The business model is centered on the research, development, and commercialization of these proprietary phage cocktails. Revenue is generated through the sale of these specialized products to agricultural and food production companies.

UniFAHS's flagship product, BacRid, is a prime example of their approach. BacRid is a bacteriophage cocktail specifically designed to combat bacterial diseases in shrimp and fish aquaculture. It offers a precise and effective method for controlling pathogens, thereby enhancing animal health and yield. The key benefit of this technology is its specificity, which avoids the broad-spectrum disruption caused by antibiotics and reduces the risk of developing resistant superbugs. This positions UniFAHS's offerings as environmentally friendly and a critical tool for promoting a safer, more sustainable global food supply.

Keywords: phage biotechnology, food safety, aquaculture, antimicrobial resistance, bacteriophages, sustainable agriculture, animal health, food supply chain, livestock, agritech