ISSUE FOCUS 22 Alternative Proteins Magazine April 2025 About Piotr Postepski Piotr Postepski has been the Chief Commercial Officer at Protix since August 2024, bringing nearly two decades of international experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Trained as a veterinarian with a master's degree from the Agricultural University of Lublin, Poland, he further enhanced his business management and leadership skills at the Warsaw School of Economics and London Business School. Before joining Protix, Postepski served as Global Commercial and Corporate Development Director and played a key role in scaling a global, publicly listed, innovative animal health business. At Protix, Piotr Postepski is responsible for driving international expansion and leading the sales, marketing, business development, and product development teams. idX sets itself apart by superior product quality and as a functionally excellent insect oil. This is the result of careful choices in its production process. First of all, Protix has deliberately chosen to integrate farming and ingredient production within a single facility, giving the company complete control over the entire production chain. This allows Protix to maintain rigorous quality standards at every stage, resulting in consistently high-quality ingredients that manufacturers can rely on year-round. Furthermore, Protix stands out with its cutting-edge wet processing technology, which extracts fat from larvae in just 60 minutes. Unlike conventional dry processing, Protix’s method separates fats and proteins before drying. This crucial difference can elevate LipidX to unique heights of quality and functional value. Due to lower processing temperatures and shorter heating times, Protix can offer a higher quality fat. Its wet method maintains the beneficial properties of insect fat, ensuring optimal performance in various applications. EVERYTHING TO GAIN As concerns about raw materials intensify, coupled with concerns for the future of our planet, the search for more sustainable oils and fats becomes ever more urgent. Insects are a turnkey solution garnering great interest. They guarantee a lower environmental footprint, while matching the performance of conventional diets. As the body of evidence in favour of the black soldier fly grows, potential health benefits are also becoming more evident. For forward-thinking manufacturers, it’s a no-brainer: switching to insect ingredients and starting trials now can only bring benefits.
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