The Sonibone project is being run in the Netherlands as an initiative under the Fascinating open innovation program umbrella to help transform poultry waste into a source of nutrition. The project will utilize an ultrasonic extraction technique to coax collagen out of the poultry waste in a far more efficient manner than is otherwise used in the industry. The project is poisoned as groundbreaking given the limited use of ultrasonic technology in the food industry and the impressive benefits it could yield, especially in the face of ever-increasing demand for nutrient-dense food solutions.
Mickel Hansen of HVE Production Technologies spoke further on the Sonibone project saying, "The goal was more electrification and less energy-intensive processes. We wanted to make a better product in a sustainable way. The energy savings are also huge: we operate at 80 degrees Celsius instead of 100 degrees, and that heat comes from residual waste heat. This gives us a much higher efficiency.”
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Ultrasonic Upcycling
- Ultrasonic extraction introduces a lower-energy pathway for converting animal byproducts into high-value nutrients such as collagen.
- Waste-to-nutrition Systems
- Poultry waste is becoming a scalable input for nutrient-dense food ingredients as circular production models gain commercial relevance.
- Electrified Food Processing
- Lower-temperature processing powered by residual heat signals a shift toward more efficient, sustainable manufacturing infrastructure.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food Technology
- Advanced extraction methods are expanding the potential for novel ingredients derived from overlooked agricultural and animal waste streams.
- Poultry Processing
- Byproduct valorization is reshaping poultry operations by creating new revenue sources from materials traditionally treated as waste.
- Nutraceuticals
- Collagen recovered through efficient processing could strengthen supply chains for functional foods, supplements, and wellness formulations.
