InsectBiotech

ProducerB2B

Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Transform agricultural residues into sustainable protein, oil, and fertilizer using Black Soldier Fly larvae

insectbiotech.euFounded 202211-50150,000 MT/year

🌍 Europe · Asia-Pacific · Middle East & Africa

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Business Description

InsectBiotech converts agricultural and food byproduct residues (particularly olive pomace from Andalusia) into sustainable protein, oil, and fertilizer using Black Soldier Fly larvae. Founded in 2022 by sustainability experts with decades of experience with major companies like Nestlé, Mars, and Unilever. Currently operating two demonstration farms and targeting 150,000 tonnes of larvae production by 2031.

Substrate: Olive pomace (olive milling residue from Andalusia, Spain; 4.8 million tonnes available annually). Pre-treatment via proprietary methods optimizing larvae bioconversion. Patent applications filed summer 2024.

Technology: Proprietary aerobic pre-treatment of olive pomace optimizes Black Soldier Fly larvae growth and nutrient conversion. Dual demonstration farms: University of Granada (6 scientists) and Casa Grande olive mill (real-world validation). Features carbon sequestration, minimal water/energy use, and efficient nitrogen cycling.

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Sustainability & Regulatory

89% reduction in CO₂ emissions vs soy protein concentrate99% less land usage vs coconut oil99.8% less water usage vs poultry meat0.01 kg CO₂ per kg frass productCircular economy (nutrient recycling from organic waste)Waste reduction (600,000 tonnes crop residues by 2031)Regenerative agriculture enablerMethane reduction via aerobic decompositionSoil health improvement through frass applicationReplaces synthetic fertilizers