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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 of nature's fantastic resources.

 

 As Houdek soil brings agricultural food and environmental security to the world, we provide the aquaculture, pet nutrition, and human health markets with rich, plant-based ingredients.

 

Since you're here, we trust that you share in our vision of better plant-based ingredients for a better life.

Click here to learn more about Houdek soil, click here for info about our brand

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.

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Prairie Pet Nutrition

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Houdek Manufacturing:
310 Caspian Ave, Volga, SD 57071

Houdek Back 40
705 32nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006

www.HoudekNature.com

 

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