Ryo Sato Increasing Global Protein Supply by Silkworm Processing at Morus

1. Ryo Sato: Increasing Global Protein Supply by Silkworm Processing at Morus The demand for food globally has increased for years and in recent years there have been inventions and production processes going on with supplements for food. For example, meat substitutes are soya beans, mushrooms, tofu, etc. When we lack certain food products these alternatives can be used as supplements for them and they have more or less the same nutritional values for the body. Silkworms are used for different purposes and industries. They are utilized in textiles for the production of silk cloth had have high value. In recent years silk protein has gained importance, as silkworm pupae are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and lipids. Along with this, they are also used in medicine, animal feeds, healthcare products, and many more. The rearing of these silkworms is called sericulture and different types of silkworms have their uses and values. This article, let us know about a Japanese entrepreneur who has started a bio-material-based startup that does research activities on silkworms and in the production of its substitutes as protein. About Ryo Sato Ryo Sato is the CEO of Morus Co., Ltd. which bio and agriculture-based company that produces materials that are researched and produced from silkworms. Ryo Sato graduated from The University of Tokyo and started his career as a salesperson a ITOCHU Corporation in Tokyo and worked there for around 2 and half years. Later he served as a team leader for 2 years at Samurai Incubate Inc. After that he wanted to start a company hence along with the other co-founders, he started Morus Co., Ltd in the year 2021, now he is working as a CEO and handling the responsibilities with his skills. About Morus and its services Morus is a tech company of insect protein from silkworms. The aim at a purpose to solve the crisis of global food issues with the proper utilization of Japanese technology and resources. The aim is to reshape the local economy through silkworm farming. The vision of the company is to create options for food by using and producing sustainable substitutes for proteins. The company has come up with new projects that aim to create a new industry with silkworms and insects and wants to produce a large mass of sustainable and efficient products from silkworms. Their main focus is on the food industry and are

2. currently working related to it. They have already started the way to supply the powder of silkworm called MorSilk, which is a food ingredient. It has an excellent taste and nutrients that have unique functionality. It can be used and applied to other products as well. The next thing is their sector of research and development on the other innovative products that can be produced from silkworms. This is done because silkworms have high nutritional values and they want it to be useful with the innovative and unique products they are researching by conducting joint studies to maximize productivity. Food product development also aims to develop and produce new food products that are made using silkworms. Morus is open to new ideas and collaborations to make joint production of food. The company has planned to set up a large cultivation plant of silkworms and has developed a scalable technology for cultivation along with mechanical equipment. They have recently collaborated with Kitchen Town, which is the US-based tech accelerator. The project is crucial to develop a value proposition for the consumers and the company wants to expand its existence globally. With this collaboration, Morus has become the first protein startup in Japan that has worked with Kitchen Town. One can extend their hands of collaboration and joint ventures to work with Morus and contribute to their new and innovative work in the food and agriculture industry. The website contains all the details and products of the company and also offers the option of inquiring about collaborations and many more. With the increasing food demand globally, there is a high need for more agricultural innovations for high productivity and also the invention and production of supplements in the food industry.