Our vision – EntoQ

Our viewpoint:

Traditional sources of protein are not future-proof nor durable

As the world population is expanding rapidly, demand for food will follow but supply will not be able to keep the same pace. To be able to meet this growth, it is expected that cereal and meat production will need to increase from the current 2.1 billion and 258 million tons per year to 3 billion and 455 million tons, respectively. Demand for feed by farmed animals will increase by 70% by 2050. Classic sources of protein will not be sufficient, so alternative solutions need to come in place. Moreover, these sources have a huge impact on our ecosystem.

The challenge:

Upscaling insect husbandry to improve the yield and lower the price of insect protein

Today, the share of insect protein is relatively low. We expect a rapid catch-up of insect proteins, as feed and food laws become more favorable towards insect proteins. The main hurdle is to make husbandry on a large scale feasible and profitable. EntoQ has developed an advanced but attainable solution for starting, expanding, and optimizing insect husbandry. This will lead to a more competitive position in the marketplace for insect protein.

The EntoQ concept:

R&D intelligence + innovative technology + lowering thresholds for specific target groups

The efficiency of artificial insect breeding can be significantly improved by R&D towards desired breeding behavior (lekking, mating, egg laying). EntoQ has an important track record in this field and a close collaboration with universities and scientific bodies. EntoQ can optimize at a higher pace as it actively exploits rearing, breeding and user data. All parameters in the ecosystem are being monitored, in different breeding circumstances. This wealth of data allows EntoQ to be in the forefront of new developments and offer relevant solutions for small, medium, and large producers.

Meet the EntoQ team