Enifer

We're thrilled to share that demolition work at the site of our very first €33M PEKILO® factory has officially begun!👏 Earlier this year, we announced that the project is fully funded, and now, the time has come to turn our vision into reality as we kick off construction. "Everything is going according to plan, and we're right on track with our timeline. Procurement is in full swing, and the main equipment will be secured within a month. It's an exciting moment to see our plans begin to materialize, and the momentum will only continue to grow from here,” says Risto Ikonen, our Head of Plant Engineering. With demolition underway, we’re steadily progressing towards the construction phase. Over the coming months, you can expect updates as the building work continues. We’re excited to share this journey with you as we continue to break new ground—both figuratively and literally! 

🍄 🥓 "Finnish paper and pulp companies had a lot of side-streams causing eutrophication and oxygen depletion. And then they realized that fungal fermentation could be one way to upcycle these byproduct streams." #Alternativeproteins are a fast growing market driven by health and wellness trends, rising vegetarian and vegan populations and environmental concerns. Europe is highly dependent on soy imports from countries like Brazil as its main source of non-animal based protein source. Not only does this impact the European farmers' price competitiveness, but associated topics like deforestation raise questions of sustainability. In episode 6, CEO and Co-Founder Simo Ellilä from the Finnish start-up Enifer introduces us to a new category of alternative proteins, based on fungi: #mycoproteins. In their quest to move away from using unsustainable land animal production systems, Enifer applies a traditional fungal fermentation process that originates from the Finnish pulp and paper sector to convert side-streams into proteins for the food, animal feed, pet food and acquaculture feed industries. We covered topics like 🔄 The advantages of mycoproteins including their immune boosting properties 🔄 How Finland is positioning itself as an alternative protein country 🔄 What type of funding Enifer has secured to build their new industrial scale plant within an existing sugar refinery 🔄 Why Venture Capital funds are still shying away from high CAPEX business models in the industrial biotech sphere 🔄 Why #economicallocation is a fairer way measure environmental impact than CO2 footprint, and why you should include other factors like water usage and eutrophication in your impact calculations! 💡 Thank you Simo for sharing your expertise on the alternative proteins industry, the fungal fermentation process of Enifer and the complexities of measuring the holistic impact of waste valorization! 🎙 Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Co to hear the full episode and make sure to follow bioCircular Loop for summary articles, informative videos and updates!

📢 Our CEO Simo Ellilä will be speaking at Future Food-Tech alongside some amazing experts in the field Don't miss out if you're interested in the latest developments in biomass fermentation, including: ◾ What advantages does biomass fermentation provide in terms of texture, mouthfeel, nutrition and taste? ◾ How does biomass fermentation compare to other methods in terms of cost-effectiveness? ◾ What are the regulatory limitations for biomass fermentation? 📌 October 3rd at Future Food-tech London 📌 1:40PM, main stage

📢 We're hiring! Are you our new Production Director? We are in process of constructing a first-of-its-kind PEKILO® mycoprotein factory in Kirkkonummi and are now looking for a Production Director who will actively participate in both the construction phase and the commissioning of the plant. If you're interested in working at the forefront of innovation and building a more sustainable food system, apply through the link and join us on this journey 🌍 #job https://lnkd.in/ecfMQWjR

📢 We're hiring! Are you our new Production Director? We are in process of constructing a first-of-its-kind PEKILO® mycoprotein factory in Kirkkonummi and are now looking for a Production Director who will actively participate in both the construction phase and the commissioning of the plant. If you're interested in working at the forefront of innovation and building a more sustainable food system, apply through the link and join us on this journey 🌍 #job https://lnkd.in/ecfMQWjR

Curious to know how Enifer secured €36M to build an alt-protein factory despite today’s challenging investment climate? 💪 Our CEO, Simo Ellilä, breaks it down on the Investment Climate podcast (vegconomist - the vegan business magazine) where Alex Shandrovsky examines the dynamics of alternative protein funding. Tune in by following the link! https://lnkd.in/eQsfCkXu

👋 A great read for anyone interested in sustainable feed, particularly the cutting-edge potential of single-cell proteins like PEKILO® Single-cell proteins are highly appealing for several reasons: ♻ They are rich in essential amino acids, making them an ideal ingredient for animal diets. ♻ Compared to traditional proteins, they produce significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and require less water and land. ♻ They can be produced from industrial by-products and waste streams, promoting a circular economy and enhancing resource efficiency. While feed companies are eager to reduce reliance on traditional protein sources, scaling up novel ingredients presents challenges, as discussed by Skretting’s Annette Berntsen and Enifer’s Simo Ellilä. Fortunately, there are also solutions! Discover these solutions and see how they can shape the future of feed by following the link! FeedNavigator https://lnkd.in/eShdvY_k

We're featured in the newest addition of Feed & Additive Magazine 💪 🌱 Aquaculture plays a critical role in addressing the nutritional needs of a growing population. However, the industry faces significant challenges particularly concerning sustainable aquafeed and the depletion of marine resources. ♻ Read following the link how PEKILO®Aqua offers a promising solution to these challenges, while improving fish growth and overall health (pages 44-45) Heikki Keskitalo #sustainable #aquafeed https://lnkd.in/gEwsP-Ks

Did you catch us on TV? 📺 Today we were featured on the main Finnish commercial TV channel MTV Oy morning program Huomenta Suomi ("Good Morning Finland"). We had a chance to speak about the potential of our PEKILO mycoprotein, and our plans for our upcoming factory in Kirkkonummi! Check it out (article and clip in Finnish): https://lnkd.in/eKYSF6Ti #mycoprotein #alternativeprotein #futurefood

Did you catch us on TV? 📺 Today we were featured on the main Finnish commercial TV channel MTV Oy morning program Huomenta Suomi ("Good Morning Finland"). We had a chance to speak about the potential of our PEKILO mycoprotein, and our plans for our upcoming factory in Kirkkonummi! Check it out (article and clip in Finnish): https://lnkd.in/eKYSF6Ti #mycoprotein #alternativeprotein #futurefood