Star Feature: Entomo

Quick Tag:

Replace carbon intensive beef consumption with protein and iron from bugs, specifically vertically farmed crickets and mealworms.

The Problem:

Global protein production is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, with traditional livestock requiring massive amounts of land, water, and feed. Meat production accounts for approximately 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with beef being the most resource-intensive protein source.

The Solution:

Entomo pioneers the development of insect-based protein, primarily from crickets and mealworms, as sustainable alternatives to conventional animal protein. Their vertical farming system raises insects using minimal space, water, and feed, converting them into high-quality protein powders and oils for human and animal consumption.

Why It Matters:

Insects require 12x less feed than cattle to produce the same amount of protein, while using 2,000x less water and producing 100x fewer greenhouse gases. Entomo's production methods use up to 90% less land than traditional livestock farming, making insect protein one of the most resource-efficient protein sources available.

Behind the Science:

Entomo's breakthrough lies in their automated insect rearing system that optimizes breeding, growth rates, and nutritional content. They've developed proprietary processing methods to extract chitin (the exoskeleton component) and convert the remaining biomass into protein isolates with amino acid profiles comparable to beef or chicken, but with additional beneficial compounds like lauric acid and essential minerals.

Learn More:

Website: entomo.com
Social: @entomo_protein on Twitter | LinkedIn