This startup produces insect meals using advanced insect breeding technology to create high-nutritional-value protein sources for livestock, including fish and poultry. By converting organic waste into sustainable feed, the company addresses the dual challenges of food waste and the need for alternative protein sources in the agri-food sector.
Funding
$114.8M 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 agri-food industry faces the dual challenge of managing increasing volumes of food waste and the growing demand for sustainable protein sources for livestock feed. Traditional livestock feed options often rely on unsustainable practices like overfishing and intensive monoculture, contributing to environmental degradation.
Solution
Entosystem addresses these challenges by utilizing advanced insect breeding technology to convert organic waste into high-value insect protein for livestock, including fish and poultry. The company employs black soldier fly larvae to process organic waste, transforming it into protein-rich insect meal, oil, and dried larvae. This process not only reduces food waste but also offers a sustainable alternative to conventional protein sources like soy and fish meal. Entosystem's circular economy approach enhances food safety through controlled processes and provides a more environmentally friendly solution for animal feed production. The company's zero-waste process also yields organic fertilizer as a byproduct, further contributing to sustainable agriculture.
Target Audience
Entosystem's primary customers include livestock farmers, aquaculture businesses, and poultry producers seeking sustainable and nutritious feed alternatives, as well as organic farmers looking for natural and Ecocert-approved fertilizer.
Features
- Utilizes black soldier fly larvae to convert organic waste into valuable protein sources.
- Produces insect meal with high nutritional value and digestibility for animal feed formulations.
- Offers dried larvae rich in protein, calcium, and omega fatty acids.
- Creates entomological oil, a source of lauric acid, through larvae pressing.
- Generates organic fertilizer (frass) from insect growth residue, containing chitin and beneficial microorganisms.
- Employs a fully automated industrial system for insect breeding.
- Recovers nutrients from food waste, reintroducing them into the food chain.
- Provides a sustainable alternative to soy and fish meal in livestock diets.