A SW WA Hub transformational project has made great strides in finding innovative ways to turn potato waste into a valuable ingredient for animal feed.
Early trials showed that treated potato waste could replace barley in animal feed without compromising nutrition. However, challenges such as high moisture levels and bacterial content have highlighted the need for practical solutions to make the process more cost-effective for large-scale use.
The project team, led by Nick Stamatiou, CEO of award-winning food tech company Whole Green Foods, successfully developed a process to treat potato waste, and tested methods to reduce harmful bacteria using natural organic acids.
Looking ahead, the team will focus on finding ways to reduce moisture and bacteria in the potato waste to make it easier and cheaper to use. They will also continue working with industry partners to improve logistics and explore opportunities to expand the use of this technology. The project is showing promising progress and a clear plan to address key challenges as it moves forward.
