NEWS Alternative Proteins Magazine April 2024 11 Nasekomo appoints Stefka Mavrodieva as CDO Nasekomo, one of the leading biotech companies in the insect bioconversion industry, announced the appointment of Stefka Mavrodieva as its new Chief Digital Officer. Mavrodieva brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, with a focus on strategic programs involving digitalization, cloud solutions and overall business development. In her new role, Mavrodieva will be responsible for the development and execution of Nasekomo’s digital strategy, including big data management, artificial intelligence driven automation, technology integration and cyber security. She will also play a role in the company’s efforts to scale its operations and expand into new markets through its innovative franchise model. The appointment comes a few months after the company attracted an investment of 8 million euros to develop a new generation of bio-based technologies with zero waste and after late last year Nasekomo and Siemens Bulgaria announced a strategic partnership to digitise the cultivation of Hermetia Illuces for industrial purposes. “I am inspired to join Nasekomo at this pivotal time in the company’s growth,” said Mavrodieva. “The company presents the unique opportunity to revolutionise the insect bio-engineering industry and I am confident that my experience and expertise will help achieve these goals.” Read more>> Stefka Mavrodieva Hungarian insect producer Agroloop chosen Bühler’s sophisticated insect growth system for its industrial black soldier fly plant. The facility will produce up to 4,000 metric tonnes of animal feed ingredients per year and will be built in Üllő, Hungary. Swiss technology group Bühler will deliver its proven crate-based nursery and rearing technology, which will enable a quick ramp-up of the plant for commercial production. By the end of 2024, Agroloop plans to launch its first products, contributing to a more sustainable animal feed value chain. Following its foundation in 2017 and the successful operation of a pilot facility, Agroloop got the green light for the implementation of an industrial insect plant in Hungary in 2022. Now they have selected all execution partners and are working at full speed to construct the plant and get it operational. The insect facility will be realised in an existing building of the Aerozone Park in Üllő, which is located next to the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The new plant, Agroloop, supported by Bühler insect technology expertise, will produce more than 25,000 metric tonnes of black soldier fly larvae that will be turned into sustainable feed ingredients for the pet food, aquaculture, and livestock sectors. The plant is only the first step in Agroloop’s strategy to make insect feed ingredients available for Central and Eastern European (CEE) agribusiness. “The abundance of food processing by-products presents a unique opportunity for Agroloop's multi-plant rollout strategy in the CEE region. Leveraging our strategic partnership with the leading regional feed producer, UBM Group, we improve feed quality and sustainability by creating future-proof feed formulas. This enables Agroloop to focus on rapid expansion and solidifies our position as a key player in the region,” said István Nagy, co-founder and CEO of Agroloop. Read more>> Hungarian insect producer chooses Bühler for industrial insect plant
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