This startup produces sustainable feed ingredients and organic fertilizers by upcycling pre-consumer plant-based food waste through insect farming and bioconversion processes. By recycling organic waste, the company provides a sustainable protein source that enhances animal health and reduces the environmental impact of livestock farming.
Funding
$41.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The global feed industry faces increasing pressure to meet the growing demand for protein sources while minimizing environmental impact. Traditional livestock feed production relies heavily on unsustainable resources like soy and fishmeal, contributing to deforestation, overfishing, and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, a significant portion of food produced globally is lost or wasted, creating further environmental and economic burdens.
Solution
Agroloop addresses these challenges by upcycling pre-consumer plant-based food waste through insect farming, specifically black soldier fly larvae. These larvae efficiently convert low-value organic byproducts into high-quality protein and oil, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional feed ingredients. The company's industrial-scale production process optimizes larval growth and resource utilization within a controlled environment. Agroloop's resulting insect-based feed products enhance animal health, reduce reliance on unsustainable feed sources, and contribute to a circular economy by returning processed biomass to the soil.
Target Audience
Agroloop's primary customers include animal feed manufacturers, livestock farmers, aquaculture operations, and pet food producers seeking sustainable and high-quality protein sources.
Features
- Utilizes black soldier fly larvae to bioconvert pre-consumer plant-based food waste into valuable feed ingredients.
- Produces a range of products including dried insect larvae, insect oil (high in lauric acid), insect meal (60% crude protein), and soil amendment.
- Formulates feed tailored for various animal species, including poultry, swine, aquaculture, and pets.
- Employs a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and environmental impact.
- Operates an automated larval rearing system with climate control for optimal growth.
- Incorporates a composting process to convert larval residue into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
- Offers a hypoallergenic insect meal suitable for pets with sensitivities to traditional protein sources.