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Insect Composting vs. Insect Protein: Pick the Right Business Model Before You Spend a Penny

By Larry Kotch, CEO of Flybox Most people who ask me about writing an insect farming business plan have a fundamental misunderstanding of the business they are entering. They think they are building a protein factory. They are wrong — and that misconception is why so many projects die before they even start. I have […]

The Real Cost of BSF Seedlings — And How to Stop Them Eating Your Margins

Do not let seedling costs kill your insect farm. Learn the true economics of Black Soldier Fly breeding, the hidden OPEX trap, and why outsourced neonates are the future.

Black Soldier Fly neonates on nursery feed substrate

Insect Farming Business Plan: Why the Protein-First Model is Dead

The insect farming industry burned £2 billion chasing premium protein. Here is why the protein-first model was always broken — and what the IWM model gets right.

Black Soldier Fly larvae processing organic waste

Breeding Black Soldier Flies Indoors: The Real Cost of Climate Control

Climate control is the biggest hidden cost in BSF breeding. Most operators get it catastrophically wrong. Here is what it actually costs — and how to engineer it right.

Larry Kotch inside a Flybox BSF breeding room

How to Start an Insect Farm the Right Way: Why Small-Scale BSF Is Almost Always a Bad Idea

Wondering how to start an insect farm that actually makes money? Read this first. The economics, the skills gap, and the scale trap that kills most BSF startups before they begin — and what to do instead.

Worker checking black soldier fly rearing trays at a Flybox-supported farm in Kenya

The Complete Guide to Insect Farming Technology

The complete A-Z guide to insect farming technology. From breeding cages to oil rendering, here is every piece of equipment you need to build a BSF facility.

Insect farming waste processing equipment hoppers mills mixers

Is Insect Farming Really a Climate Fix, or Just Good PR?

New research suggests the industry’s green credentials might be exaggerated. We analyse the data, the flaws in Life Cycle Assessments, and why waste is the only metric that matters.

A single black soldier fly larvae on a table surrounded by soil

Philip Simpson joins Flybox® as Non-Executive Chairman

Flybox® opens a new chapter of leadership, bringing fresh backing and experience to help shape the company’s future direction.

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Farmed Fish, Fed by Flies: The Future of Aquafeed

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