Animal, fish and crop protein systems have high land, water and climate impacts and can be vulnerable to supply variability.
R&D Focus
Microalgae biomass fermentation for protein, DHA, lipids and antioxidants.
Innovative Solution
Uses a proprietary microalgae strain and biomass-fermentation process to produce whole-cell and protein-rich DHA ingredients.
Solution Effectiveness
The company reports a 7-day production cycle, 30× lower greenhouse-gas emissions than beef, 160× less water than farmed fish and 16× less land than pea protein.
Investment Funding
Last Funding Stage
Grant
Total Funding Amount
7.1M
Last Funding Amount
7.M
Last Funding Date
21-04-2023
Lead Investors
Canada's Ocean Supercluster, Canadian Food Innovation Network
Revenue
$1M to $10M
About
Smallfood is a food production company that enables food and supplement companies to create nutritious, animal-free, vegan, and environmentally friendly food. They produce wholesome food ingredients that are abundant in protein and brain-boosting omega-3 DHA.
Products
Product
Protein-Rich DHA Complex, whole-cell ingredients and protein ingredients for seafood alternatives, human and pet nutrition and supplements.
Star Product
Protein-Rich DHA Complex – combines complete protein with omega-3 DHA in one microbial ingredient.
Demo Product or Complete Product?
B2B early-adopter and ingredient commercialization stage.
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