Equipment

Manna Insect develops IoT climate control systems (Manna MIND) and expert consulting services for Black Soldier Fly farmers. The company provides hardware (sensors, control modules) combined with cloud analytics software that enables remote monitoring and automated environmental optimization for BSF production modules. Headquartered in Turku, Finland, Manna has deployed 70+ systems across 30+ countries on six continents. Services include feasibility studies, farm design, regulatory readiness advisory, and access to Insect Farm Hub—a comprehensive learning platform covering piloting through commercial-scale production.

Chengdu Natural Zhenxuan specializes in industrialized black soldier fly production and farming systems in Sichuan Province, China. The company operates a modern facility with ground and vertical rearing systems, automated feeding and separation, high-temperature sterilization, and cold storage. Produces dried larvae, protein powder, oil, and frass for aquaculture, poultry, livestock, and agriculture markets. Uses factory-based management and integrated farming technology to achieve consistent quality and sustainable production.

Entocycle designs and builds modular black soldier fly farming systems that convert food waste and agricultural byproducts into high-quality protein and organic fertiliser (frass). Founded in 2017, the London-based company provides complete farm solutions covering system design, equipment, climate control technology (Entosight Neo automated dosing, Growth Units, Fly Systems), project management, regulatory compliance, and business advisory services. Serves farmers, waste management companies, insect producers, and entrepreneurs seeking end-to-end bioconversion solutions.

Entomal Biotech Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysia-based biotechnology company focused on biowaste treatment and organic by-product upcycling using Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae. The company produces insect-derived products including protein meal, whole dried larvae, organic compost, and pet food formulations while offering consultancy, equipment supply, and waste management system setup services.

FlyBox designs and deploys modular Black Soldier Fly farming systems housed in standard shipping containers (20ft/40ft) for commercial-scale production. Each system includes integrated climate control, rearing infrastructure, processing equipment, and monitoring capabilities. The company serves livestock feed, aquafeed, and pet food markets with rapid-deployment, scalable solutions from its Irish headquarters.

FlyFarm Systems delivers automated breeding and rearing systems for black soldier fly, targeting customers who need repeatable climate, handling, and monitoring across production rooms. Based in Germany, the team integrates robotics and process control themes from industrial automation into insect workflows. FlyFarm focuses on reducing manual labour intensity while improving batch consistency for scaling farms.

Cloud-based SaaS platform for Black Soldier Fly farming with four core modules: Learning Center (video tutorials, webinars, feasibility guides), Farm Management Dashboard (real-time climate monitoring, production metrics, ROI/CAPEX estimation), AI Mentor (24/7 chatbot for farm operations and business planning), and Marketplace (B2B/B2C platform for buying/selling BSF products, equipment, and services). Serves beginners through commercial-scale operators across 100+ countries.

Austrian biotech company specializing in modular, fully-automated Black Soldier Fly larvae production systems (Hive PRO) and weekly neonate delivery service (Seedlings™). Founded 2018, operating 10+ deployed facilities across 5 European countries. Core expertise: factory design, automation engineering, bio-feasibility testing, and integrated rearing solutions for livestock farms and agro-industry. IPIFF member.

Protenga produces Hermet-branded BSF protein, oil, and frass for aquaculture, pet food, poultry, and horticulture markets. The company manufactures the Smart Insect Farm™ system—a modular, fully-automated BSF farming unit powered by proprietary InsectOS software—enabling decentralized bioconversion of agricultural waste and palm by-products. Operating since 2017 with farms in Malaysia and Singapore, Protenga provides end-to-end deployment, financing, and operational advisory services.

Soldier Fly Technologies engineers automated BSF farming systems in the United States focused on lowering upfront capital barriers while maintaining live-larvae and processing throughput for regional feed customers. The team blends mechanical design with software monitoring tuned to North American building codes and labour markets. SFT supports customers scaling from demonstration modules to multi-line facilities.

SPR AgTech manufactures functional BSF equipment and hardware systems, founded by engineers with insect production expertise. The company specializes in SMC fiberglass components for reproduction (BSF-4C LED), rearing (AML-16 stackable pans), post-harvest processing (rotary ovens, sifters), and feedstock preparation. Operating as a supply chain partner, SPR AgTech supports over 200 BSF facilities globally through both pilot-scale customers and integration partnerships with automation and full-solution providers.

Viscon Group is a global factory automation and system integrator specializing in large-scale black soldier fly (BSF) production plant design and automation. Founded in 1927 with four generations of expertise, 300+ employees, and 23,000 m² across two factories, Viscon provides complete intralogistics automation systems including crate handling, multi-level buffering, neonate dosing automation, climate control integration, and MES software. Active in 77 countries, Viscon partners with leading BSF producers like Protix to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for commercial-scale BSF farming operations.