Overview:
A yet2 client is seeking to assess and prioritize high value protein/nutrient opportunities that can be derived from poultry meat by-products, whole chicken, and chicken parts. Our client currently supplies the pet food and animal feed industries.
Background:
Commercial meat production often results in large quantities of rejected product which creates a significant amount of by-product that is often discarded. Organic recycling or valorization of these by-products can often result in high-value nutrients, including keratin, collagen, and gelatin.
Constraints:
- Relevant poultry meat by-product sources include:
- Meat
- Bones
- Feathers
- Blood
- Organs
Possible application areas include but are not limited to:
- Cosmetics
- Nutraceuticals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles
- Packaging
- Fertilizer
- Bio-fuel
- Bio-plastics
- Biomedical
Desired outcome of the solution:
Our client seeks a suitable partner to collaborate with their team, infrastructure, and supply chain.
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