Hamburg, Germany
MicroHarvest GmbH
Single-cell protein contract scale specialist (since 2021) for feed and food.
MicroHarvest GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany with an additional office in Lisbon, Portugal, manufactures protein ingredients through biomass fermentation. The company grows microorganisms using traditional fermentation combined with modern technology to produce high-quality protein in 24 hours, claiming industry-leading productivity levels. The fermentation process operates continuously (24/7), independent of soil and climate conditions, using significantly less water and land than conventional animal protein production while generating a lower carbon footprint.
The company offers product lines including HILIX, MPX CARE, and MPX BOOST. MicroHarvest's microbial protein has been formulated into consumer applications including pet food products. The company joined Food Fermentation Europe as its first biomass fermentation member, indicating participation in industry associations. The founding team brings together three decades of biotechnology experience and a decade of ingredients industry background.
Capabilities
- Fermentation
- Biomass
- Alt-protein
- Mycoprotein
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