NovFeed

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Food production and processing in developing countries including Tanzania generate high levels of waste and byproducts, causing a negative environmental impact and significant expenses. On the other hand, the demand for sustainable diet such as animal protein is over increasing. Feed production is also rising to cater for an increase of animal protein demand, meanwhile approximately 30% of the fish catch is diverted from human consumption to make fishmeal, a source of protein for animal feeds. The competition between humans and animals has led to overexploitation of these fish species and consequently, the cost of feeds has become expensive and unaffordable to most farmers. This has resulted in perpetual increase in the prices of protein foods beyond the reach of many and a surge in diseases linked with protein and energy malnutrition. There is an urgent need for novel approaches to realise environmentally sustainable, climate-resilient protein production that is less dependent on land and water and has the ability to adapt to climate. NovFeed offer a solution to the twin problems of waste management and protein deficiency.
NovFeed have developed appropriate patentable technology (discovered bacteria) that utilise food waste to produce bacteria-based protein ingredients for animal feed formulation to replace fish meal and soy bean meal which are commonly used as main source of protein in feed formulation.

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