Aarhus Protein
Aarhus
Sydhavnsgade 1
8000 Aarhus
Denmark
Plant-Based Proteins
As health, lifestyle, and sustainability become top priorities for consumers and food producers, the demand for climate-friendly protein sources continues to grow. Aarhus Protein plays a key role in shaping the future of food by transforming amongst others peas and faba beans into nutritious, sustainable ingredients for high-quality food and feed.
Our plant-based proteins are trusted by leading international food producers as alternatives for meat, supplements, bakery products, and high-protein bars. You’ll also find them in sustainable feed blends for cattle, pigs, poultry, and fish, contributing to greener solutions for global industries.
Typical Protein sources
Yellow Peas
The yellow pea (Pisum sativum), part of the legume family, is valued for its protein content, typically around 22 grams per 100 grams.
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Faba Beans
The faba bean (Vicia faba) belongs to the legume family and stands out for its protein richness, offering approximately 30 grams per 100 grams.
Partnering for Sustainable Protein Solutions
Aarhus Protein specializes in producing plant-based proteins on behalf of others, offering significant capacity and extensive expertise. The products are widely used by international food ingredient producers as substitutes for meat, dietary additives, bakery products, high-protein bars, etc.
In the feed industry, the proteins are applied in various formulations for fish and farm animals. Recently, Aarhus Protein has also scaled up the processing of fiber from straw residues, showcasing the commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions.
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Capacity in numbers
Another Joint Venture
Ownership
Copenhagen Merchants has a long tradition of building unique strategic partnerships, and Aarhus Protein is no exception.
Originally founded in collaboration with Fredericia Shipping, a long-standing joint venture partner of Copenhagen Merchants Group, Aarhus Protein gained a significant strategic boost in 2024 with Danish Agro joining as a co-owner. Copenhagen Merchants Group remains the largest shareholder with 50%.