Houdek
is in our nature.
Like the soil from which we're named, we are a diverse mixture, comprised of scientists, technicians, innovators, and stewards putting our life's work into bringing fermentation technology to the world's food needs.
We provide the aquaculture, pet nutrition, and human health markets with sustainable, traceable, and highly valuable food ingredients... and if you have three minutes, you can experience our work via the most important aspect of our work - our people.
Houdek™ - It's in our nature.
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Prairie AquaTech™
What began in a small fermentation bioreactor has grown into an aquaculture powerhouse encompassing multi-species research, high volume manufacturing, and success around the world.
Prairie AquaTech's signature protein ingredient, ME-PRO® is trusted for:
- 70% protein
- High digestibility
- Reduces fish meal dependence
- Improves water quality
- GMO and non-GMO variety
- Validated in many species
- Used world-wide
- Award-winning
Prairie AquaTech is about producing plant-based protein for aquaculture.
Click here for a short video on how ME-PRO helps a particular Honduran aquaculture leader provide for the world
Click here for product information on ME-PRO
Prairie Pet Nutrition™
The step to providing pet food diets with high-quality, plant-based protein was realized in 2022 upon being awarded SQF® certification of the Volga, SD manufacturing plant.
SQF certification also allowed the development of Protéger, a specifically designed protein for pet diets.
- Low allergen/antigen
- Dependable consistency
- High protein content
- Low mineral
- Strong sustainability story
- Exceptional cost position
Prairie Pet Nutrition is about producing plant-based protein for our furry friends.
Click here for a short video portraying the value of Protéger in a fun way (between two cats!)
Click here for product information on Protéger.
Prairie Human Health™
Right now, exciting trials are under way to see the realization of the fermentation-derived protein ingredients for the rest of us — people!
The value of plant-based protein nurtured from sustainable, traceable sources can't be overstated — we're excited to do our part in making our work accessible and valuable to the world!
- Strong sustainability story
- Diverse application
- Plant-based protein extender
- Animal + plant protein ingredients
- Excellent texture/taste
- Product partnership opportunity
- Replacing expensive and/or inefficient ingredients
- Extraordinary market growth
Prairie Human Health is about producing plant-based protein for the good of human health AND taste!
A light hearted name for where we do the serious work of innovating plant-based solutions for the good of the world.
- Fermentation
- Precision fermentation
- Grower network
- Product development
- Go-To-Market IP and branding services
- Novel feed strategic partnerships
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- Semi-commercial and research-scale recirculating aquaculture system (RAS)
- Extrusion feed mill
- Centrifuge
- Necropsy & Histology Lab
"The Back 40" is Houdek's research, development, and innovation facility. As the Houdek name is derived from South Dakota's state soil, "Back 40" is a nod to South Dakota's agriculture heritage.
