Meridian Biotech

Meridian biotech is a Texas-based industrial biotechnology company specializing in the production of high-value single cell proteins for the aquaculture and pet food markets. The company has established itself as a global market leader in this field. Meridian biotech's technology focuses on creating protein-rich fish meals derived from non-fish raw materials, addressing critical environmental challenges in the aquaculture industry. Their innovative approach aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional fishmeal production, which typically requires five kilograms of juvenile fish to produce one kilogram of fishmeal. By offering industrial production of fish meals based on single cell proteins at affordable costs to aqua farmers, Meridian biotech seeks to mitigate the unscientific practice of juvenile fish catch and its associated threats to marine biodiversity.

Key customers and partnerships

In July 2023, Meridian biotech entered into a partnership with Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) in India. This collaboration focuses on the production and testing processes of protein-rich fish meals derived from indigenous non-fish raw materials. The partnership aims to address quality issues in Indian shrimp exports, particularly to the US and the European Union, where rejection rates have been a concern. With 55% of US shrimp imports originating from India, this collaboration has the potential to significantly impact the aquaculture sector, benefiting both the environment and the livelihoods of aqua farmers.