Alternative Proteins Magazine NEWS 12 October 2025 Following the success of its inaugural edition in 2023, BSFCON 2025 brought together the world’s leading minds across science and industry to unlock the full potential of Hermetia illucens, also known as the Black Soldier Fly. The event took place on 8–10 September 2025 in Cambridge, UK. Organised jointly by the University of Cambridge, Better Origin, FreezeM, and Innovafeed, BSFCON remains the only international conference fully dedicated to the Black Soldier Fly. From cutting-edge research to industrial breakthroughs, this unique event offers a 360° view of one of the most promising species for sustainable transformation. As global interest in insect-based solutions grows, BSFCON provideed a crucial platform to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, buyers and policy-makers advancing the future of feed, food, fuel, and waste valorisation through Black Soldier Fly innovation. According to the announcement, whether you're working on upscaling production systems or pioneering bio-conversion technologies, BSFCON is the place to learn, collaborate, and lead. The 2025 edition of the event included: • Expert-led sessions on physiology, genetics, nutrition, feedstocks, behaviour, and automation, • Keynotes from global academic and industry pioneers, • Poster sessions and interactive workshops, • High-value networking opportunities with the global BSF ecosystem. The new Industry Day, an exclusive addition to the 2025 program, put real-world application in the spotlight. Read more>> Global Black Soldier Fly experts unite at BSFCON 2025 Set on 1,300 hectares of historic fish farming land, the Končanica Project in Croatia marks a significant step forward in circular bioeconomy, combining aquaculture, renewable energy, and insect farming into one integrated, self-sufficient system. The initiative is expected to respond to growing climate and market pressures, including rising water temperatures, declining yields, and lack of value-added infrastructure, by introducing a multi-layered model that aims to revitalize the region while setting a blueprint for sustainable production in Europe. At the heart of the project is a collaboration between three specialized partners: Flybox®, FreezeM, and Ribnjačarstvo Končanica, Croatia’s oldest carp farming operation, According to the announcement, Flybox® contributes its modular insect farming technology and operational expertise, enabling decentralized waste conversion and protein production close to the source. FreezeM supplies high-performance Black Soldier Fly (BSF) neonates using its PauseM® live-suspension technology, allowing rearing operations to be decoupled from breeding and seamlessly integrated into the aquaculture value chain. Ribnjačarstvo Končanica brings deep local knowledge and infrastructure, serving as the foundation for integrating modern H-RAS systems, fish processing, and energy capture from biogas and photovoltaics. Read more>> Croatia pilots closed-loop fish farming model with insect protein Photo: Faizal Afnan I Shutterstock
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