Can Insects Solve Our Waste Problem? Exploring the UK’s Insect Farming Advancements

What if we could turn organic waste into a valuable resource? Insect farming offers a compelling solution, and the UK is becoming a hotbed for this innovative industry.

In this talk, Larry Kotch, CEO of Flybox, will answer crucial questions like:

• What exactly is insect farming and why is it gaining traction in the UK?
• How are insects being used to close the loop on waste and the food industry?
• Where are the key insect farming sites in the UK, and who is behind them?
• How will this new industry integrate with our existing waste treatment infrastructure?
• What are the opportunities and regulatory hurdles facing the growth of insect farming in the UK?
• How does the UK’s progress compare to other global leaders in the field?

Discover the answers and gain a foundational understanding of the exciting world of insect farming in the UK. Join Larry’s insightful session.

Speaker Bio: Larry is the CEO of Flybox, an insect technology company that designs, manufactures, and installs modular insect farming systems for the waste and food industry. Flybox also supports new operators with end-to-end feedstock, juvenile larvae supply and end product market access. Larry is also at the forefront of legislation on insects as feed and waste management through his work on the board of the UK edible insect association (UKEIA) and the Insect bioconversion association (INBIA) which are involved in advocating for changes in law to accommodate and make use of the awesome power of insect bioconversion in the British economy.