Beyond genetics, the system is also expected to enhance feed efficiency.
The investment will be directed toward building advanced processing and packaging infrastructure
The data enables internationally consistent calculation of the environmental footprint and provides a reliable basis for sound analysis.
The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to customary conditions.
Côte d’Ivoire is the main importer of fishery products in West Africa.
The project is backed by France 2030 under Bpifrance’s I-Démo scheme.
The agreement is effective from March 2026, with automatic renewal provisions.
Brazil produces around 30 million tonnes of meat annually, driving feed demand of approximately 85-90 million tonnes.
If scaled successfully, single-cell proteins like Uniprotein could begin to compete with traditional feed inputs such as soybean meal and fishmeal.
The new feed plants aim to improve input availability and support the growth of a sector that has long struggled with high costs and limited infrastructure.