SYLPLANT

SYLPLANT’s strategic objectives are to: 

• build and commission a first of a kind industrial plant for high quality protein ingredients; 

• reach full production capacity so that the plant can produce 10 000 tonnes of protein-rich ingredient per year; 

• industrially validate the application of underutilised feedstock- based protein ingredient in several food, pet food and aquafeed sectors. 

To achieve these objectives, the project aims to: 

• validate the environmental, economic and social sustainability of a large-scale value chain allowing creation of protein for food and feed from underused resources; 

• ensure product quality and consistency; 

• formulate nutritious and sustainable food, feed and aquafeed prototypes that meet market demand; 

• foster industrial replication of the plant. 

SYLPLANT is expected to: 

• support large-scale production of high-value food and feed ingredients from sustainable non-animal sources without negatively affecting ecosystems; 

• increase the availability of nutritious, healthy and sustainable food and feed ingredients that meet consumers’ expectations in terms of quality and cost; 

• replace animal-based proteins and other high-carbon-footprint plant-based protein sources (such as soy) with novel high quality ingredients deriving from agricultural and forestry residues, leading to healthier and more sustainable diets for animals and humans; 

• contribute to ensuring a sustainable food supply for a growing global population; 

• enhance the circularity and efficient use of biomass resources, thereby reducing the EU’s reliance on protein imports; 

• support market uptake and public awareness and acceptance of bio-based solutions.