Aquaculture is playing an increasingly important role in meeting global protein demands, but its growth has led to challenges, especially around the sustainability of traditional fish feed. Conventional feeds rely on wild-caught fish and agricultural practices that harm ecosystems and undermine long-term viability.
As global fisheries deplete, the demand for fish-based protein and sustainable aquaculture is rising. Meeting this demand responsibly is crucial, and Kidemis is addressing this challenge. As part of the Ocean Community Award Accelerator, this innovative Swiss startup is transforming agricultural sidestreams into high-quality fish feed, reducing waste and offering an environmentally friendly alternative.
The Problem with Traditional Fish Feed
Traditional fish feed depends on fishmeal and fish oil from wild-caught fish, worsening overfishing and harming biodiversity. It also requires significant inputs from crops like soy, contributing to deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. This dependence on finite resources threatens aquaculture’s future as a sustainable protein source.
Kidemis: Transforming Fish Feed with Agricultural Sidestreams
Kidemis develops sustainable, cost-effective fish feed by repurposing by-products from cereal production, oilseed processing, and other food industries. These agricultural sidestreams are converted into nutrient-rich feed ingredients, reducing waste and creating eco-friendly feed solutions tailored for aquaculture.
Utilizing Agricultural Sidestreams: By transforming agricultural by-products into valuable feed components, Kidemis ensures that waste is minimized and resources are used efficiently.
Enhanced Feed Efficiency: Their feeds are designed for high digestibility, optimizing fish growth while reducing overall resource use.
Kidemis’ Specific Impact
By focusing on agricultural sidestreams, Kidemis can reduce the need for traditional fishmeal and fish oil, helping to protect marine ecosystems and alleviate the strain on global fish stocks. Their innovative approach minimizes agricultural waste while ensuring aquaculture can grow sustainably without overexploiting natural resources.
Why This Matters
Replacing traditional fish feed with sustainable alternatives is key to ensuring aquaculture’s future. Kidemis is tackling this challenge directly with a practical, impactful solution that repurposes waste from existing agricultural processes. As part of the Ocean Community Award Accelerator, Kidemis exemplifies the potential for innovation to drive a sustainable blue economy.
For more insights into Kidemis and other groundbreaking startups in the Ocean Community Challenge and Accelerator, visit "Innovate" and Kidemis.
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