AgVault’s novel precision fermentation system is designed to be co-located and integrated with an ethanol facility

With little to no efficiency gains remaining in the ethanol production process, AgVault has developed a next-generation fermentation technology solution designed to significantly improve the profitability of existing ethanol production facilities.  Using low-cost carbohydrate production from existing ethanol facilities, the technology creates significant value-added products such as high-grade yeasts and yeast products, enhancing and expanding livestock and companion animal feed production. 

AgVault’s novel precision fermentation system is designed to be co-located and integrated with an ethanol facility.   Composed of three major parts: carbohydrate feedstock preparation, precision fermentation, and downstream product processing,  AgVault’s precision fermentation process is innovative due to its high efficiency and kinetics of production, which improve operations, lower costs, and generate superior returns on invested capital. “AgVault’s co-located facility with 16,000 tonnes of annual production capacity generates a 35 per cent ROI with its superior yeast product sold at 90 per cent of conventional yeast prices”, according to Kevin Dretzka, AgVault co-founder and President.

Precision fermentation is a process in which microorganisms like yeast and bacteria are used to produce microbial proteins. AgVault’s method differs from traditional methods of protein production, providing a more efficient and sustainable approach. “Precision fermentation is revolutionising protein production with sustainable and efficient alternatives to traditional protein production”, explains Russ Zeeck, co-founder and COO.  “Global market adoption of precision fermentation is influenced by consumer awareness and demand for eco-friendly products.  Untapped markets offer significant opportunities for the continued expansion of precision fermentation products such as food, nutraceuticals, enzymes, fertilisers, and soil microbiome.”

With its patented precision fermentation system, AgVault technology enables ethanol facilities to produce alternative products with improved value creation starting with feed and evolving to food and biotech alternative products such as cosmetics, plastics, and textiles.