Fly2Feed is on a mission to make animal and plant food that is not just super nutritious, but doesn’t cost the Earth.
Nutrient profile
Black soldier fly larvae can recover up to 70% protein and contain all 9 of the essential amino acids.
Growth rate
They grow 5000 times their size in less than 2 weeks, whilst they are nearly 10,000 times as reproductive as a cow.
Bio-secure species
The flies are not considered a pest species because they don’t bite, sting or spread disease.
Soil health
Frass fertiliser has a high level of macronutrients and contains chitin which acts as a vaccine against pests.
Eradicate waste
In nature, larvae aid biomass decomposition. We replicate this behaviour in human food chains.
Community
We create local circular bio-economies, giving power to both the farmers and consumers.
Health & welfare
It is a natural part of the chickens diet. It improves litter performance and reduces FCR. Chickens love it!
“I’ve seen with my own eyes the problems developing in the food system and it’s now time for me to help fix it”
David grew up in humble roots on the family dairy farm. After completing his education at University and The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy where he was nominated for National Entrepreneur of the Year, he backpacked around the world where he saw people eating insects at a street stall in Mexico. Intrigued, he found that there is an emerging global industry feeding insects to livestock. When David returned to the UK, he started on the Tesco graduate buying programme, but always kept a beady eye on the burgeoning bug business. He then joined quick delivery retailer Gopuff to experience what makes a successful start-up, before launching Fly2Feed, a black soldier fly farm. David’s goal is to enable sustainable food production for the world.
The problem
Traditional agricultural practice is vital in feeding the global population, but it faces challenges such as greenhouse gas emissions, soil degradation, and the declining nutrient density of our food. Furthermore, we throw away one third of all food produced in this world. On top of this, the global population is expanding and protein demand with it. This means food production must increase by 70% to meet the extra demand.
Mother Nature’s Secret Weapon
The solution
It doesn’t have to be this way, because black soldier fly larvae are experts in converting food waste into a highly nutritious and sustainable protein for livestock and fertiliser for soils. This method uses a fraction of the land to produce when compared to traditional protein sources such as soy. The process is truly circular, meaning all inputs are recycled and all outputs have a value, making it unique within the food industry.
For Farmers
Local farmers use our black soldier fly larvae as an enrichment to their livestock feed. The protein content is as high as 70% and, when offered live, it is proven to improve livestock performance and the farms’ carbon emissions.
For Soils
Insect manure, known as frass, is a fantastic fertiliser with a macronutrient profile similar to chicken manure. Perfect for gardeners and regenerative agriculture, it also vaccinates the plant against pests, without harming the beneficial insects along the way.
For agri-business
Black soldier fly larvae turn food waste into nutritious animal and plant food, so we are here to give some love to local food waste. We give it the value that it deserves.
Behaviours we breathe
We’re on the front foot
Curiosity cultivates class. Without critical thought, or without questioning everything, we cannot move forwards.
We take responsibility, always
The world is constantly evolving and creating new challenges for us to overcome. It is up to us to work together to solve these problems. At Fly2Feed, we always take responsibility for being true leaders in change for the better.
To respect others, is to respect yourself