Harnessing the power of the black soldier fly

Innovafeed produces ingredients for animal and plant nutrition by breeding and processing Hermetia illucens, the black soldier fly, in a circular and zero-waste model. Replicating the insect’s natural role, the company has developed resilient and sustainable food chains.

It is a leading insect producer, with 2 sites in France currently delivering consistent volumes and a third site under construction in the US.

The ingredient supplier’s goal is to offer the best to pet owners’ furry friends, with protein for pets and oil for pets. Both versatile ingredients are high-performing and environmentally friendly options for applications ranging from kibble and wet formulas to treats and soft chews.

Pioneering industrial symbiosis

Innovafeed operates a unique, proven and scalable industrial symbiosis production model. Its insect sites seamlessly integrate into existing industrial infrastructure, in partnership with leading agro-industrial players.

The company leverages plant by-products and waste energy to implement synergies while keeping costs and the environmental impact down.

By combining highly efficient insects with industrial symbiosis, Innovafeed ingredients boast the lowest environmental impact in the industry, a reduction of an impressive 80% compared to models without this kind of synergy.

This achievement has been confirmed through a published Life Cycle Assessment that highlights the carbon footprint advantages of Innovafeed’s products over other insect, animal, or plant-based ingredients. These significant reductions can play a vital role in pet food companies’ Scope 3 emissions reduction strategy.

Proven ingredient performance

The company doesn’t just claim excellence – it can prove it. Its ingredients for pets have been meticulously developed, tested and validated to deliver outstanding performance in pet food formulation.

Protein and oil

Innovafeed’s Protein for Pets boasts an impressive protein content that precisely meets the nutritional needs of pets, with a rich amino acid profile and high digestibility. The company’s insect meal has exhibited hypo-allergenic potential, making it an ideal choice for sensitive pets. It also contains unique components like chitin and antimicrobial peptides, which have been proven to yield prebiotic and antimicrobial effects, promoting overall pet health.

The company’s Oil for Pets is a premium and easily digestible energy source. Its fatty acid profile is rich in lauric acid, a potent medium-chain triglyceride known for its antimicrobial properties.

But Innovafeed doesn’t stop there – all its ingredients have undergone rigorous palatability tests for dogs and cats, gaining enthusiastic support from pet parents worldwide.