The Problem: Humans need to feed a growing population with fewer resources

The human population size is growing. This requires increasing food production by 70% by the year 2050 [1]. 

Microalgae efficiently use land to produce biomass

Microalgae, on average, use land 10 times more efficiently than soybeans, 9 times more efficiently than wheat, and 6 times more efficiently than pulse legumes. 

Data based on aggregate estimates from [2].

A solution: protein production from Demeter's microalgae and plankton

At Demeter biosciences, we have developed growth technologies where microalgae are 20% protein by dry weight. We are additionally developing biological relationships where algae sustain brine shrimp that can be up to 80% protein by dry weight. This system creates a sustainable plant protein and animal protein for human foods and animal feeds.

1) H. Charles, J. Godfray, J.R. Beddington, I.R. Crute, L. Haddad, D. Lawrence, J.F. Muir, J. Pretty, S. Robinson, S. M. Thomas, C. Toulmin. Food Security: The Challenge of Feeding 9 Billion People. Science. 12 FEB 2010: 812-818
2) ​Bleakley S, Hayes M. Algal Proteins: Extraction, Application, and Challenges Concerning Production. Foods. 2017;6(5):33. Published 2017 Apr 26. doi:10.3390/foods6050033