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planetary’s BioBlocks™ fermentation platform

planetary’s BioBlocks™ platform optimizes fermentation process by improving production quality and reducing costs

February 2025

planetary’s BioBlocks™ fermentation platform

planetary’s BioBlocks™ platform optimizes fermentation process by improving production quality and reducing costs

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date February 25, 2025
From Switzerland
Maturity stage TRL 8 - Prototype finalized

With recent advancements in biotechnology, up to 60% of commodity products can be sustainably produced, disrupting conventional production in a planet-positive way. Planetary is here to power the bioeconomy by operating a global network of fermentation facilities. Our full-stack fermentation offering and proprietary BioBlocks™ platform enables the sustainable production of foods and materials from biomass fermentation, precision fermentation, and other bio-based production systems while leveraging novel bioprocess technologies, associated A.I., and flexible feedstocks to drive down production costs, minimize environmental impact, and maximize strategic synergies with existing agro-industrial operations.

The Environmental Benefits

  • The mycoprotein facility in Aarberg is forecasted to produce 2500 tons a year: Assuming the average person requires 50g of protein per day, that is enough to meet the protein needs of 16,400 people per year
  • The platform can be used with various microorganisms, such as yeast or other fungi
  • Cane, beet and corn sugar are the main feedstocks for the fermentation process, but various other carbohydrate sources and agricultural residues could be used as well
  • Mycoprotein fermentation technology emits 22x less GHG compared to beef production, and 3x less then poultry or fish farming
  • Mycoprotein production uses on average 93% less land compared to conventional beef, and 8% less land than Tofu
  • Producing 1 kg of mycoprotein requires 97% less water than producing 1kg beef, and 40% less water than 1kg of peas
  • Mycoprotein has a protein-digestibility score (PDCAAS) of 0.99, higher than the 0.92 score of beef

The Financial Benefits

  • With the BioBlocks™ fermentation platform, we can produce mycoprotein at about 1-1.5 USD/kg, compared to over 3USD/kg for most meat products
  • Sugar producer clients make an extra 20% margin when they use our BioBlocks™ fermentation platform to produce mycoprotein, compared to selling their sugar directly on the market

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Planetary SA

Powering the bioeconomy with a network of fermentation facilities for sustainable, large-scale bio-based production.

Headquarters 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
Type Startup or self-employed
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