Who We Are
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Entrepreneurial by Nature, Sustainable by Choice
At Aarhus Protein, we are dedicated to developing plant-based proteins for food and feed—the proteins of the future. As global demand for sustainable nutrition grows, we strive to make climate-friendly, plant-based proteins widely accessible through innovation and responsible production.
Our expertise lies in processing high-quality legume proteins, but we are always exploring new opportunities—such as fiber extraction from wheat straw, turning agricultural by-products into valuable ingredients.
Sustainability is at our core—not just in what we produce, but in how we produce it. With CO₂-neutral energy from our biomass steam boiler, we ensure that our commitment to the environment extends beyond our ingredients and into every part of our operations.
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Serious About Sustainability? So Are We.
Committed to Sustainability and Reliability
At Aarhus Protein, sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s a commitment. In 2022, we took a major step by implementing a 5 MW, 13-bar biomass steam boiler, ensuring both operational reliability and a 100% CO₂-neutral process when supplemented with green power certificates. This investment reflects our dedication to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest production standards.
The Power Behind Our Proteins
Water Evaporation Capacity
4,000kg/h
Aarhus Protein operates two identical wide-body spray drying towers, each 30 meters high with a Water Evaporation Capacity of 4,000 kg./hour, making it one of the largest spray drying facilities in the world.
Storage
50,000m3
Raw materials and finished goods are stored in a 2,000 m² flat store or 20 specialized powder silos with 50,000 m³ capacity and can also be bagged in big bags or other formats as needed.
Around the clock
24 / 7 / 365
Aarhus Protein operates nonstop to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality plant proteins. Our round-the-clock production guarantees reliability and efficiency for the food and feed industries.
It's all about Plant Proteins & People
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Martin Eliasen, Plant Manager
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The Team - not just machines and plant proteins
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Mariann Søe, QA/QC Manager
Ownership
Strong Ownership Structure
Aarhus Protein was originally founded as a joint venture between Copenhagen Merchants Group and Fredericia Shipping, both family-owned companies.
In 2024, Danish Agro joined as co-owner, bringing additional scale and expertise. Today, Copenhagen Merchants holds 50% of the shares, while Fredericia Shipping and Danish Agro each own 25%.