RumaFeed
CRISPR gene editing to make potatoes and tomatoes safer and more valuable, unlocking up to ~35% previously wasted plant biomass for food and feed, while reducing processing costs, water/energy use, and reliance on harmful chemicals
About Us
RumaFeed is a seed trait company that uses gene editing (CRISPR) to remove glycoalkaloids from potatoes and tomatoes. 
Until now, potato and tomato growers typically had to destroy up to ~35% of the biomass they invested in. With RumaFeed’s technology, that biomass can be used without extra effort. Farmers can earn more from the same crop, the world benefits from less reliance on dangerous chemicals and more protein sources, and processors can produce more nutritious outputs at lower cost. 
1. For seed companies – enabling new varieties, and extending royalties and rights for existing varieties.
2. For processors – lowering costs: reducing the cost of processing these crops for starch and protein, saving water and electricity, and reducing the need for dangerous materials. Potato peel that was previously removed can be used with far lower concern about toxicity.
3. For farmers – potato/tomato haulm can be used as a highly nutritious food & feed source, increasing farm revenues.
4. For potato sellers – offering a “better potato”: higher usable protein, and longer shelf life since potatoes are less likely to become problematic when greening
Relevant Challenges
Reduce Land Footprint
Make better use of field growth. Increase yield from the same field without the need for extra water or other resources
Reduce Inputs
There is need for less land and water for growing more food. Also, in processing, less water and electricity are needed
Food Spoilage
Potatoes shelf life is increased as they no longer become toxic when greening
Food Waste
What until now had been considered toxic waste, has been turned into highly nutritious food
Year Founded:
2020
Country:
Israel
Funding Stage:
Seed
Product Stage:
Pilot to First Paying Customer
