This company utilizes Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) biotechnology to upcycle organic waste into valuable products. They produce high-protein insect meal for animal feed and nutrient-rich frass for organic biofertilizer. Their integrated system promotes a circular economy by diverting waste from landfills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing demand for animal feed protein sources strains traditional agriculture, contributing to deforestation, overfishing, and unsustainable farming practices. Simultaneously, significant amounts of organic waste end up in landfills, leading to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution.
Solution
BioLoop leverages biotechnology to cultivate Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) as a sustainable alternative to conventional protein sources in animal feed. The BSFL are reared on organic waste, effectively upcycling this waste stream into valuable biomass. This process not only reduces landfill waste and associated greenhouse gas emissions but also produces nutrient-rich insect protein and organic compost (frass). BioLoop's approach promotes a circular economy by converting waste into valuable resources for animal nutrition and soil regeneration.
Target Audience
BioLoop serves livestock farmers seeking sustainable and nutritious protein sources, crop farmers requiring organic fertilizer, and waste management companies looking for efficient organic waste upcycling solutions.
Features
- Production of whole dried BSFL containing approximately 40% crude protein, 25% crude fat, and 16% total carbohydrates.
- Defatted BSFL meal with over 50% crude protein content and less than 10% crude fat, ideal for low-fat animal diets.
- BSFL oil with a unique fatty acid profile, including omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, suitable for animal feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels.
- BSFL frass, a nutrient-rich organic compost that enhances soil fertility.
- Waste management services that divert organic waste from landfills.
- BSFL diet compliant with EU regulations, utilizing 100% pre-consumer and plant-based byproducts.