KnipBio

KnipBio (now rebranded as Knip) is a Massachusetts-based biotechnology company specializing in sustainable aquaculture feed solutions. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes a proprietary precision fermentation platform, PROTEINplus, to produce single-cell protein (SCP) ingredients from naturally occurring microbes, specifically the leaf symbiont Methylobacterium extorquens. Its flagship products, including KnipBio Meal and JUV, are designed to enhance fish and shrimp health, improve stress resilience, and provide essential nutrients like bio-astaxanthin. By replacing traditional fishmeal with sustainable, traceable alternatives, KnipBio aims to improve farm profitability and reduce the environmental footprint of the global aquaculture industry. The company has achieved significant regulatory milestones, including being the first to receive FDA GRAS status for a single-cell protein in aquaculture.