Phileo by Lesaffre and Agronutris have forged a strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable insect-based solutions. Through this collaboration, the partners aim to address key industry challenges and advance the applicability of microbial solutions for the insect industry.
Agronutris, a French biotechnology company specialized in bioconversion using the Black Soldier Fly, and Phileo by Lesaffre, a leading global provider of animal care solutions, have announced a strategic long-term partnership to address insect industry challenges and accelerate the applicability and time-to-market of innovative microbe-based solutions to optimize insect performance and health.
RECOGNIZING THE POTENTIAL OF INSECT-BASED AGRICULTURE
“Insect-based agriculture is well-positioned to shape the future of global food systems. To enable sustainable production at scale, a more proactive and collaborative approach is essential, as already demonstrated in other livestock sectors,” said Manuel Maire, CEO of Phileo by Lesaffre. “Phileo by Lesaffre confirms its commitment to the insect industry and has joined forces with Agronutris to address industry challenges and accelerate the applicability of innovative microbe-based solutions.”
COMBINING EXPERTISE FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Through this partnership, Agronutris and Phileo by Lesaffre will leverage their complementary expertise in entomology, agri-food production, animal nutrition, microbiology, and formulation processes. By combining their knowledge and resources, the two companies aim to develop and demonstrate the relevance and performance of microbial solutions to improve insect nutrition and health care.
“This partnership with Phileo by Lesaffre is a significant milestone to build an efficient insect industry,” said Cédric Auriol, CEO of Agronutris. “By joining forces, we can contribute to create an ecosystem, much like the ones that exist for other livestock production, that will benefit the Black Soldier Fly industry as a whole.”
“Insects have co-evolved with microorganisms enabling them to valorize complex substrates, and we believe that our expertise in microbial-based solutions, combined with Agronutris’ expertise in insect farming, will allow us to develop nimble solutions to enhance insect productivity at scale,” said Manuel Maire. “Together, we are poised to drive innovation and deliver science-based solutions that will shape the future of insect farming systems.”
AGRONUTRIS’ EXPERTISE IN SCALABLE INSECT-BASED BIOCONVERSION SOLUTIONS
Agronutris has a proven track record of developing innovative, scalable bioconversion solutions to contribute to a sustainable world. With over 12 years of R&D in insect rearing, nutrition and genetic, Agronutris brings unique expertise and industrial scale pilot facilities that will demonstrate the efficiency of Phileo’s solutions and their applicability for the insect industry.
PHILEO BY LESAFFRE’S LEGACY IN ANIMAL CARE SOLUTIONS
Phileo by Lesaffre, a subsidiary of the Lesaffre Group, draws on over 150 years of experience in fermentation to deliver science-based solutions for animal care. The company’s goal is to better nourish and protect the planet through its innovative offerings.
