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ODS Protein

ODS Protein is a Spanish B2B Startup producer of innovative protein ingredients through filamentous fungi fermentation, an innovative technology that reduces dependency on natural resources while providing more nutritious and functional ingredients. In this way, the company upcycles byproducts from the food industry through a circular and sustainable process.

At their company, they are driven by three core values: sustainability, innovation, and people. With the world facing major challenges, they focus on creating solutions that address today’s needs while building a more sustainable future. Their goal is to develop a protein production system that significantly reduces environmental impact and eliminates climate dependency, using 95% fewer natural resources. Through constant innovation, they are crafting nutritious and functional alternatives that are reshaping the food industry.

ODS Protein was created in response to the vulnerabilities of today’s food production system, which relies heavily on climate conditions and has a significant environmental impact. The company understands that to ensure sustainable and accessible nutrition for all, it is necessary to rethink how food is produced. That is why the company develops alternative proteins through fermentation.

Personnel

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Iria Varela Campo

Team leader

Iria Varela Campo is the CEO and Founder of ODS Protein where she leads and coordinates a team of seven people. She is a biology graduate from the University of Vigo and later specialized in business development. She has been recognized among Europe’s top women transforming the agrifood sector and listed in the 2024 FoodTech 500.

Other team members

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Nadia Cambra González

R&D Manager

Nadia Cambra González is a biotechnologist with experience in industrial environments, such as the pharmaceutical and food industries. In addition, she has experience in laboratory working with in vitro plant cultures and research with fungi.

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Elia Portero Gamero

R&D Technician

Elia Portero Gamero is a biologist with a Master’s degree in Food Biotechnology. She has experience in microorganisms’ culture, experimentation with different by-products from food industry and she has worked with hydrocolloids.