Proteinsecta
Do you want to invest in the insect sector and be advised by a team of experts with more than 12 years of experience? The Proteinsecta team is pioneers and the company that has set up the most farms and accumulated the most experience. Don't make the mistakes that we made in the past, take advantage of our experience because we are going to tell you everything!
At Proteinsecta we are fans of love for detail. We are dedicated to insects. That is why attention to the smallest detail is basic in our work. Therefore, thanks to our exhaustive research work, today we can offer an exclusive advisory service for insect farms. We achieve this through the turnkey formula or the Technology Transfer formula.
CONSULTING FOR THE CREATION OF INSECT FARMS
Are you an investor and looking for a business that offers profitability in the medium term? Are you looking to create a company that offers scalability and development capabilities? We present insect farms for you. We offer a business model with great possibilities. The market is in the launch phase in our country, representing a great investment opportunity.
The evolution of this type of business in the rest of Europe since its inception has been growing continuously. After the announcement by the FAO and WHO, they have had a notable improvement.
The last big leap recently has been these years. Many countries have published their legislation and authorization of insect processing for human consumption. In Spain it is expected to emerge soon, making it the ideal time for you to invest in your own insect farm.
SITUATION OF INSECTS IN SPAIN (06-2023) IN HUMAN AND ANIMAL FOOD
On June 2, 2021, the first authorization for the marketing of an insect in Europe was published in the Official Journal of the European Union 3.
The larva of Tenebrio molitor (mealworm)
It has been added in different food categories, which will be followed by the rest of the pending authorizations. Once the favorable report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is available. Currently, there are four species of insects authorized under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283:
- Mealworm larvae (Tenebrio molitor)
- Migratory locust (locusta migratoria)
- House cricket (Acheta domesticus)
- Larvae of the dung beetle (Alphitobius diaperinus).
These species are summarized in the following table. It contains information on the forms authorized for marketing, the regulations that authorize them and the authorization and data protection dates:
| Name | Authorized forms for marketing | Regulation | Authorization date | Data protection up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenebrio molitor (mealworm) larvae | Desiccated | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/882 | 2022/06/2021 | 22/06/2026 |
| Frozen, dried and powdered | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/169 | 01/03/2022 | 01/03/2027 | |
| Locusta migratoria (migratory locust) | Frozen, dried and powdered | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1975 | 05/12/2021 | 05/12/2026 |
| Acheta domesticus (house cricket) | Frozen, dried and powdered | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/188 | 03/03/2022 | 03/03/2027 |
| Partially defatted powder | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/5 | 24/01/2023 | 24/01/2028 | |
| Larvae of Alphitoblus diaperinus (Dung Beetle) | Frozen, paste, dried and powder | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/58 | 26/01/2023 | 26/01/2028 |
TRAJECTORY
More than 12 years of research into insect breeding methods at the ITAP of Albacete and at the CSÏC through the University of Castilla La Mancha make it possible for us to offer professional advice for the creation and development of an insect farm.
In fact, we have focused on the life cycles, feeding and structures for their breeding, which is included in the breeding manual that is an essential part of the Proteinsecta Method.
DO YOU WANT TO SET UP YOUR OWN INSECT FARM?
At Proteinsecta we put at your disposal this Video Consultancy lasting more than 3 hours to know everything necessary from a legal or regulatory, economic (viability) and clients (potential markets) point of view.
To resolve any questions that may have arisen in the Video Consultancy, you will have access to a 1.5-hour video call tutorial with one of our technicians.
Environmental impact by species
