NEWS F&A Alternative Proteins Edition October 2023 9 Agronutris, a French biotech company specialising in breeding and processing insects for food, decided to locate its second industrial site in Rethel, right next to its first plant. This new facility will create one of the world’s largest industrial sites dedicated to insects in the Ardennes. In June, the elected representatives of the Pays Rethélois local council community voted unanimously to sell the 10 ha of land housing the second plant. The two plants will now cover a total surface area of 56,000 m2 on a site covering almost 20 ha. Ultimately, the site will process more than 280,000 tonnes of by-products and bio-residues from the local area, producing almost 30,000 tonnes of insect meal. It will also create 200 direct jobs in the region over the next few years. “Situated at the crossroads of Europe, the Ardennes have an optimal logistical network and significant sources of the inputs we need to feed our insects. The creation of this large-scale industrial site, with two plants in close proximity to each other, will create strong operational synergies and ensure continuity in our deployment,” explains Mehdi Berrada, co-founder of Agronutris. Read more>> Agronutris to build one of world’s largest industrial sites for insect breeding Goterra, a leading provider of innovative waste management solutions, and Future Green Solutions (FGS), a pioneer in Black Soldier Fly production, launched a new partnership aimed at transforming the future of food waste management. This relationship marks a significant milestone for both companies and the Australian insect industry. Under their agreement FGS will supply Black Soldier Fly (BSF) eggs to Goterra, supplementing their existing egg supply to fulfill new contracts, including their largest site to date in Wetherill Park Sydney, with Woolworths as the foundation customer. Duncan Rowland, Chair of the Insect Protein Association Australia (IPAA) commented: “By leveraging the expertise of these two industry leaders we can drive new opportunities, encourage smarter supply chains and shape the sustainable agriculture landscape in Australia.” The IPAA is the industry body for participants in the Australian insect industry. The IPAA promotes the development of insects for animal feed and human food, advocating for an environmentally and economically sustainable local industry. Olympia Yarger, CEO of Goterra, said: “This is the culmination of 6 years of shared experience between Goterra and FGS. We could not be happier to embark on this innovative collaboration with FGS. We recognise the urgent need to address global challenges such as waste management and food security, and through this partnership, we can be more effective at tackling these issues head-on.” Read more>> Goterra and FGS announce significant partnership for insect industry
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