
Solving a critical block in the European Clam industry
MITO applies technology, know-how and best-practice to clam farming, boosting the bivalve industry in Europe.
- Aquaculture
Founders
- Paola Landri
- Gian-Luigi Lago
- Maurizio Varagnolo
Founders
- Paola Landri
- Gian-Luigi Lago
- Maurizio Varagnolo
Clams are a protein with one of the lowest-resource intensities globally, and in some cases even a restorative effect on their local environment.
The production of clams in Europe is currently constrained by a shortage of seed, as wild stocks have been depleted and hatchery capacity across Europe is too small to address demand. MITO aims to address these issues, by increasing its production volume of high-quality clam juveniles that will enable farmers to sustainably increase their production.
MITO’s nursery, located in the beautiful lagoons of Sacca di Goro in Italy, will provide farmers with larger juveniles than currently available, which will decrease mortality in grow-out, thereby further supporting production growth.