# SCP Feed Technology Struggles to Scale | Feed Strategy

> Feed Strategy reports that single-cell protein remains a niche ingredient because of high production costs, thin supply chains and cautious buyers. The article recounts past attempts, including ICI's Pruteen, which was abandoned when costs were high and soybean meal prices fell.

- Date: 2026-11-01 · published 2026-11-01T12:06:26.346Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/8848-scp-feed-technology-struggles-to-scale-feed-strategy
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

Limited commercial uptake means SCP is unlikely to displace fishmeal or soybean meal soon, so near-term protein price effects are minimal.

## Read by commodity

- SBM: neutral
- FISHMEAL: neutral

## Sources

- feedstrategy.com: https://www.feedstrategy.com/animal-feed-additives-ingredients/article/15834251/scp-feed-technology-struggles-to-scale

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