The Future of Protein
is Already Growing
Virdalis cultivates duckweed — the world's fastest-growing plant — and delivers it as sustainable, cost-competitive protein powder for feed mills and livestock farms.
Less CO₂e Vs soymeal, no arable land needed, 95% water recirculation
Crude protein content in duckweed — Matching soymeal at 45-47% CP
Higher protein yield per hectare vs. soy cultivation
Less Water, 56% Less Fertilizer
Current feed systems are inherently
unsustainable , volatile, and
emission-heavy
Soymeal is a major driver of the climate crisis, and with global demand for animal protein projected to rise by 50% over the next two decades, our reliance on high-emission inputs must change. Without viable, at-scale alternatives, the environmental cost of food production will continue to accelerate beyond planetary capacity.
Limited Alternatives
No Viable Scale. Lack of at-scale replacements for soymeal leaves few sustainable options.
High Carbon Intensity
2.3 kg CO2e/kg Soymeal Footprint. High carbon intensity of current standard protein production.
Environmental Pressure
Soy accounts for 42% of global feed emissions. From soymeal production—projected to be 809 Mt CO2e in 2025.
What if we could replace soymeal with a cheaper and less emissive protein?
Introducing Duckweed
Wolffia, a genus of duckweed, is at "protein parity" with soymeal and 96% less emissive; it can also grow in most climates and does not need arable land
High in protein, amino acids & vitamins
Up to 45% crude protein vs soymeal at 45–47% CP. Higher than other protein sources used in feed (Canola meal: 36–38% CP; Sorghum: 27–32% CP).
12x more yield per hectare vs soymeal
One of the fastest-growing plants that doubles biomass in 1–2 days; can grow anywhere and best in tropical climate, unlike soy that is harvested only 1–2x/yr.
96% less CO₂e, 50% less water, 56% less fertilizer vs soymeal; no arable land needed
Grows in shallow ponds and can recirculate 95% of water used in cultivation, compared to soy that requires more fertiliser, seeds and arable land.
Duckweed — nature's most
productive protein
Duckweed is the fastest-growing plant on Earth. Virdalis has built the full operating system to cultivate, harvest, and deliver it as high-protein meal — cheaper, greener, and locally grown.
Precision Cultivation
Our proprietary cultivation OS optimizes growth conditions — water quality and nutrients — so contracted farm operators achieve consistent, high-yield harvests year-round.
Farm-to-Feed Pipeline
Virdalis purchases dewatered wolffia directly from growers, removing market risk for farmers, then dries and processes it into standardised protein powder and pellets.
Comparable to Soymeal
We supply farms and feed mills with a consistent, cost-competitive protein source comparable to soymeal — derisking them from volatile prices and inconsistent supply.
From pond to pellet,
we own the process
Partner Growers
We partner with farm operators and supply them with our cultivation OS, inputs, and technical support.
Grow & Harvest
Wolffia doubles its biomass in 24–48 hours. Growers harvest continuously with minimal land and water use.
Process & Dry
Virdalis buys dewatered wolffia, then dries and mills it into consistent, high-protein powder or pellets.
Deliver to Feedmills
Ready-to-use protein is sold directly to feed mills and livestock farms as a direct soymeal substitute.
The Tiny Plant with Giant Potential the industry has been waiting for.
Fastest-Growing Plant on Earth
Wolffia doubles biomass every 24–48 hours, enabling continuous harvesting and exceptionally high yields per unit area.
Water-Efficient & Circular
50% Less Water, wolffia uses a fraction of the land soy requires — and can upcycle wastewater nutrients in the process.
Nutritionally Complete
High crude protein (45%), full amino acid profile, rich in omega-3s and micronutrients — an ideal soymeal replacement.
A $500B+ market
ready for disruption
Animal protein demand is projected to grow 1.5× by 2040, requiring substantially more feed crops. What if the protein powering our food system didn't have to travel across oceans — and didn't cost the planet so much?
Ready to reimagine
protein for your farm?
Whether you're a feed mill looking to reduce soymeal dependency, a livestock farmer seeking stable input costs, or an investor in sustainable food systems — we'd love to talk.