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A dense school of farmed European sea bass swimming in a large aquaculture tank, creating a swirling motion underwater.

Farmed Fish, Fed by Flies: The Future of Aquafeed

Travis Campbell June 24, 2025 No Comments

As aquaculture booms, traditional feed sources are running into sustainability roadblocks. Black Soldier Fly larvae offer a viable alternative—nutrient-rich, scalable, and circular.

A mound of food waste including apples, pears and tomatoes to be used for insect farming in the UK

Can Insect Farming Solve the UK Food Waste Crisis?

Travis Campbell May 28, 2025 No Comments

With food waste costing the UK £17 billion annually, traditional solutions like composting and anaerobic digestion aren’t cutting it. Discover how insect farming—using Black Soldier Fly larvae—offers a faster, greener,…

A close up view of an adult black soldier fly sitting on a piece of wood with a plain black background

Insect Waste Management™ vs. Traditional Methods: The Facts You Need to Know

Travis Campbell May 19, 2025 No Comments

Insect Waste Management™ is turning heads as a smarter, greener solution to organic waste—but how does it really stack up against traditional methods?

A silhouette of a Flybox employee standing in front of a large stack of yellow insect farming tracks housing black soldier fly larvae

Insect Farms: Which Setup is Right for You?

Travis Campbell April 10, 2025 No Comments

From polytunnels to full-stack vertical systems, insect farms come in all shapes and sizes.

Pile of organic waste including fruit and vegetable food scraps

Grub’s Up! A Guide to Feedstock for Farmed Insects

Travis Campbell March 24, 2025 No Comments

What can insects eat? From food waste to agricultural byproducts, selecting, processing, and formulating the right feedstock is crucial for optimising growth and bioconversion.

Close up photograph of dried black soldier fly larvae at Flybox Kenya facility used as a sustainable protein ingredient in animal feed

Biting into the Facts: How Nutritious is Black Soldier Fly Protein?

Travis Campbell March 12, 2025 No Comments

With exceptional efficiency, superior nutritional value, and a fraction of the environmental impact, Black Soldier Fly protein isn’t just an alternative—it’s a game-changer for the future of animal nutrition.

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Insect Farming 101: How to Get Started and Succeed

Travis Campbell December 16, 2024 No Comments

Insect farming transforms organic waste into valuable products like protein and fertilisers, addressing food security and sustainability challenges. This guide covers the basics, farming models, and best practices for success…

Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BFSL) at Flybox® Insect Waste Management Facility

Rethinking Waste: Insect Waste Management

Travis Campbell November 1, 2024 No Comments

Insect waste management™ transforms organic waste into valuable by-products, promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing landfill dependency, and advancing the circular economy.

Group of chickens inside a chicken shed, showcasing poultry welfare and farming conditions.

FeedFlow Project Awarded £3 Million to Power Poultry Welfare and Efficiency

Travis Campbell August 27, 2024 No Comments

The FeedFlow project integrates AI-powered monitoring and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) with Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) feed to improve poultry welfare, optimise production efficiency, and promote sustainability in the…

Close up image of Black Soldier Fly Frass at Flybox® Kenyan Facility

Application of Insect Frass as an organic fertiliser (NESTLER Project)

Larry Kotch August 9, 2024 No Comments

High-quality frass, a by-product of insect farming, offers a sustainable substitute for chemical fertilisers, enhancing soil and plant health without synthetic drawbacks.

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