Arbela Labs vs. Traditional Agriculture
At Arbela Labs, we’ve reimagined nutrition and protein production with a significantly reduced environmental impact. Our innovative biotechnology offers substantial benefits over traditional agricultural methods.
Supplanting Agriculture with Biomanufacturing
Arbela Labs is at the forefront of easing agriculture through biomanufacturing innovative and proprietary production processes. We're creating sustainable solutions to global challenges in food production and industrial biotechnology.
Sustainable Protein Production:
We're addressing the environmental impact of traditional agriculture by producing high-quality proteins without the land, water, and carbon footprint associated with farming.
Versatile Applications:
From human and animal nutrition to industrial enzymes and biopolymers, our platform has diverse applications with significant market potential.
Scalable Biomanufacturing:
Our technology enables the mass production of proteins, enzymes, and other biomolecules at economically viable scales, opening new possibilities across industries.
Innovative Technology:
Our Pichia biotechnology and end-to-end systems engineering approach represent groundbreaking solutions to global challenges in food security and biomanufacturing.
We will upend the present protein & nutrition system
Healthy, Cost-Effective Protein + Fiber & Beta Glucan without Environmental Downside
Potential to use biomass/waste as renewable energy
All input carbon incorporated into the product
No NOx & GHG emissions or runoff associated with fertilizer use
100% process water reuse
Zero water evaporation
Eliminates slash & burn to protect the most fragile ecosystems
Preserves biodiversity
Zero to Negative
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
< 1 Millionth
The Land Use Intensity
Zero
Net Water Use
Zero
Pesticides and Herbicides
Land Use
Traditional animal and plant agriculture requires extensive land resources, with 35% of the Earth's surface used directly or indirectly for soy protein production, including land for forage and feed
Requires up to 99.9999% less land per square meter than that of conventional soy/canola farming
Enables vertical production, maximizing output per square foot
Preserves natural habitats and biodiversity by minimizing land conversion
Water Consumption
Agriculture is responsible for 80% of global water consumption.
Arbela's technology:
Reduces water usage by up to 95% compared to traditional soy farming
Utilizes closed-loop systems to recycle and reuse water
CO2 Emissions
Modern agricultural practices contribute over 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with equipment-intensive processes like soy harvesting playing a significant role.
Arbela’s Pichia production:
Potential for Net Zero CO2 emissions
Water and Air Protection
We minimize the need for pesticides and fertilizers that can harm ecosystems.
200 million tons of fertilizer is used annually for modern agriculture; up 400% since the 1960s
And 5.5 million tons of pesticides and herbicides are used annually.
Minimizes water pollution from agricultural runoff
Eliminates Greenhouse intense NOx emissions from nitrate fertilizers
Traditional Soy Agriculture
3 metric tons of protein per hectare per year
Arbela Process Technology
8 million metric tons of protein per hectare per year
99.9999% Land Reduction
Traditional Soy Agriculture
15,000 liters per kg of protein
Arbela Process Technology
750 liters per kg of protein
95% Water Reduction
Traditional Soy Agriculture
0.3-11 kg CO2e per kg of protein
Arbela Process Technology
~0 kg CO2e per kg of protein
100% CO2 Reduction
Traditional Soy Agriculture
80kg per metric ton of protein
Arbela Process Technology
0 kg per metric ton of protein
100% Agrochemical Reduction
Additional Environmental Benefits
Biodiversity Protection:
By reducing land use, we help preserve natural habitats and protect endangered species.
Soil Conservation:
Our process eliminates soil degradation and erosion associated with intensive farming.
By choosing Arbela's Pichia-derived proteins, companies and consumers can significantly reduce their environmental footprint while meeting the growing global demand for high-quality protein.
Renewable & Circular Feedstocks
Arbela Labs embraces a circular economy model:
We can use glycerol which is coproduct of biofuel and soap production or green methanol
Our process will recapture and reuse CO2 and water to minimize resource use and emissions
We contribute to a more sustainable and efficient use of resources