Sustainable Planet AG · Basel, Switzerland

Protein Without
Footprints

We grow Wolffia arrhiza — the world's most nutrient-dense plant — in modular rack systems inside climate-controlled rooms. EU Novel Food approved. Daily harvest. Zero deforestation.

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Fresh & Ready to Eat

The most exciting new food in Europe

Wolffia arrhiza — tiny living pearls of pure green protein. Bright, fresh, mildly nutty. Eat them raw, cook with them, blend them. No processing. No additives. Daily harvest.

Daily harvest · EU approved

Fresh Wolffia

Living, freshly harvested pearls. Mildly nutty, vibrant green. Eat raw over salads, sushi, grain bowls. No preparation needed.

20g protein · clean label

Protein Water

Natural vivid green. 20g complete protein per serving. No artificial colour, no flavourings. The most honest protein drink on the market.

15g protein · naturally green

Wolffia Ice Cream

Premium plant-based ice cream. Naturally vivid green — no dye. High protein. The product that sells itself before the first taste.

25% protein · clean label

Wolffia Fresh Cheese

Spreadable, protein-rich fresh cheese with Wolffia folded in. Complete amino acids, omega-3. A breakfast revolution.

Full nutrition · extended shelf life

Frozen Wolffia

Flash-frozen at harvest. Same nutritional profile as fresh. Year-round supply for retail, foodservice, and food manufacturers across Europe.

15g protein · naturally green

Wolffia Ice Cream

Premium plant-based ice cream. Naturally vivid green — no dye. High protein. The product that sells itself before the first taste.

The Opportunity

A market whose time
has arrived

Regulatory approval granted. Proven nutrition. A booming health food market. Wolffia sits at the intersection of every major food trend of the decade.

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EU Novel Food Approval

Wolffia arrhiza approved December 2021 across EU and Switzerland. The regulatory moat is established — Sustainable Planet sells fresh Wolffia in Europe today.

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EU Novel Food Approval

Wolffia arrhiza approved December 2021 across EU and Switzerland. The regulatory moat is established — Sustainable Planet sells fresh Wolffia in Europe today.

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$160B Market by 2030

Sustainable protein demand is projected to grow from $20B in 2023 to $160B by 2030. First-mover advantage in containerised vertical Wolffia farming.

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$160B Market by 2030

Sustainable protein demand is projected to grow from $20B in 2023 to $160B by 2030. First-mover advantage in containerised vertical Wolffia farming.

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$160B Market by 2030

Sustainable protein demand is projected to grow from $20B in 2023 to $160B by 2030. First-mover advantage in containerised vertical Wolffia farming.

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Proven in Asia, New to Europe

Water lentils consumed in Southeast Asia for decades. Europe is an untapped, premium-ready audience hungry for genuinely new food experiences.

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Proven in Asia, New to Europe

Water lentils consumed in Southeast Asia for decades. Europe is an untapped, premium-ready audience hungry for genuinely new food experiences.

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Zero Deforestation, Zero Water Stress

Closed rooms, recirculating water, non-arable land. Requires 15–20× less water than soy. No pesticides. No seasons. Year-round daily harvest.

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Zero Deforestation, Zero Water Stress

Closed rooms, recirculating water, non-arable land. Requires 15–20× less water than soy. No pesticides. No seasons. Year-round daily harvest.

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Climate Positive Production

Wolffia sequesters ~0.7 kg CO₂e per kg of biomass — over 100 tons CO₂e per hectare annually. A revenue stream from carbon credits is feasible.

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Climate Positive Production

Wolffia sequesters ~0.7 kg CO₂e per kg of biomass — over 100 tons CO₂e per hectare annually. A revenue stream from carbon credits is feasible.

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6 Years of Field Trials

Trials in Thailand, Mozambique, India, and UAE. Showcased at COP28 Dubai (UN Pavilion) and COP16 Riyadh. Technology de-risked. Ready to scale.

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6 Years of Field Trials

Trials in Thailand, Mozambique, India, and UAE. Showcased at COP28 Dubai (UN Pavilion) and COP16 Riyadh. Technology de-risked. Ready to scale.

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6 Years of Field Trials

Trials in Thailand, Mozambique, India, and UAE. Showcased at COP28 Dubai (UN Pavilion) and COP16 Riyadh. Technology de-risked. Ready to scale.

The Technology

A rack that fits anywhere.
Scales everywhere.

Self-contained cultivation racks. 1.5 m² footprint. 7 layers. Deploy in any closed room from 50 to 500 m². One day from delivery to first harvest.

7-Layer Vertical Rack

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Each 1.5 m² rack provides 10.5 m² of cultivation surface. A 100 m² room holds ~60 racks — yielding ~60 kg of fresh Wolffia per day.

1 kg Fresh Harvest per Rack per Day

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Wolffia doubles every 24–48 hours. Continuous daily harvest. No seasonal gaps. No downtime. Revenue from day 2 of operation.

Integrated LED & Closed-Loop Nutrients

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Quantum-dot LEDs optimised for Wolffia spectrum. pH 5.5–6.2 dual-purpose: peak growth rate and algae suppression. 95%+ water recycled per cycle.

1-Day Setup in Any Room

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Racks arrive pre-assembled. Connect water, nutrients, power. First harvest next day. Warehouse, basement, industrial unit — all viable. No building permit needed.

Cultivation Rack

7 Layers · 1.5 m² Footprint

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Cultivation unit

Free-standing rack, 7 layers

Daily yield per rack

1 kg fresh Wolffia

Rack footprint

1.5 m² (1.0 m × 1.5 m)

Room size range

50 – 500 m² closed room

Annual yield per rack

~365 kg fresh

Setup time

1 day from delivery

Operating temperature

22 – 26°C

Water recycling

>95% closed loop

Deployment targets

CH · Serbia · Hungary · UAE · KSA

Recognition

Over 12 international
awards since 2023

Wolffia arrhiza — tiny living pearls of pure green protein. Bright, fresh, mildly nutty. Eat them raw, cook with them, blend them. No processing. No additives. Daily harvest.

Why It Matters

Farming that restores rather than depletes

Every rack is a closed-loop ecosystem — zero runoff, zero pesticides, zero seasonal risk. The opposite of industrial agriculture in every measurable dimension.

15–20× Less Water Than Soy

Closed-loop recirculation. Water stays in the system. Deploy in arid regions — Saudi Arabia, UAE, North Africa — without stressing aquifers.

Zero Deforestation

Grows in any closed room on degraded or non-arable land. No clearing of forest, grassland, or wetland. A net positive for biodiversity.

Any Building. Any Climate.

Racks work in warehouses, basements, industrial zones, rooftop structures. Desert, Arctic, or urban — the room is the farm.

Climate Positive

Sequesters ~0.7 kg CO₂e per kg of biomass, over 100 tons CO₂e per hectare annually — more per acre than forests. High-quality carbon credit potential.

Zero Food Waste

By-products become premium animal feed or organic fertiliser. No processing waste enters landfill or water systems. Truly circular.

Addresses All 17 UN SDGs

Zero hunger, good health, clean water, climate action, life on land — Wolffia production directly supports all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The People

Built by operators,
not theorists

Six years of field trials across four continents. A global team combining cultivation science, electrical engineering, food technology, and commercial execution across three continents.

Scientific & Global Advisors

Dr. Klaus-J. Appenroth

Friedrich Schiller University Jena · World's leading duckweed researcher

Dr. Ingrid van der Meer

Wageningen University & Research · Plant Research International

Dr. JJ Mes, PhD

Wageningen University & Research · Food & Biobased Research

Rinus Minkjan

Wageningen University & Research · Duckweed cultivation expert

Cherrie Atilano

Global Agri Advisor · Philippines

Cherian Varghese

COO · MENA

The People

Built by operators,
not theorists

Six years of field trials across four continents. A global team combining cultivation science, electrical engineering, food technology, and commercial execution across three continents.

Scientific & Global Advisors

Dr. Klaus-J. Appenroth

Friedrich Schiller University Jena · World's leading duckweed researcher

Dr. Ingrid van der Meer

Wageningen University & Research · Plant Research International

Dr. JJ Mes, PhD

Wageningen University & Research · Food & Biobased Research

Rinus Minkjan

Wageningen University & Research · Duckweed cultivation expert

Cherrie Atilano

Global Agri Advisor · Philippines

Cherian Varghese

COO · MENA

The People

Built by operators,
not theorists

Six years of field trials across four continents. A global team combining cultivation science, electrical engineering, food technology, and commercial execution across three continents.

Scientific & Global Advisors

Dr. Klaus-J. Appenroth

Friedrich Schiller University Jena · World's leading duckweed researcher

Dr. Ingrid van der Meer

Wageningen University & Research · Plant Research International

Dr. JJ Mes, PhD

Wageningen University & Research · Food & Biobased Research

Rinus Minkjan

Wageningen University & Research · Duckweed cultivation expert

Cherrie Atilano

Global Agri Advisor · Philippines

Cherian Varghese

COO · MENA