Daiichi Jitsugyo and Agro-Ludens Launch Large-Scale Technical Demonstration Facility for Rice-Derived Mycoprotein and Bioethanol at Agro-Ludens Nasu Plant
Daiichi Jitsugyo and Agro-Ludens have launched a large-scale technical demonstration facility at the Agro-Ludens Nasu Plant to commercialize rice-derived mycoprotein and bioethanol. The two companies have been partners since 2022 and will use this facility to verify mass production technology and economic viability.
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Agro-Ludens Inc. and Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd. have introduced and begun operation of a large-scale technical demonstration facility for the commercialization of rice-derived mycoprotein and bioethanol at the Agro-Ludens Nasu Plant, located in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture. The two companies formed a strategic partnership in 2022 and have been advancing technical development. This facility serves as a scale-up verification hub for their proprietary technology that co-produces mycoprotein and bioethanol using rice as a raw material. Moving forward, they aim to produce 5,000 tons of mycoprotein annually and are considering expansion into the Global South region.
FAQ
Is there any partnership with Taiwanese companies?
This is a partnership between Japanese companies, but they are looking at global expansion.