The black soldier fly is the superfood of superfoods!
Scientifically known as hermetia illucens, this common fly is gaining traction in aquaculture as a key ingredient that will help the industry keep up with the world’s growing demand for fish and seafood. Not only is it a nutrient-packed protein for aquaculture, pet food, animal feed and human nutrition, but it is also one of the most efficient animals in converting compost waste into biomass.
SPro Farms are currently developing a new innovative, high yield cost effective organic solution to be approved for use as a natural fertilizer for plants.
Growth
At SPro Farms we are constantly developing new products. We are expanding our production facilites to cater for this expansion over the next two years.
Science
SPro Farms have conducted research trials with the Irish Seaweed Research Group and Aquaculture Nutrition and Aquafeed Research Unit (ANARU).
An innovative natural organic food source and also a natural organic fertilizer.
Benefits of Insect Food
Black soldier fly larvae also contain high levels of calcium and iron and can feed on a broad array of food waste.
Fishmeal has a limited supply, and aquaculture is continuing to grow. We see insect meal as one piece of a solution.
Animal Nutritionists and scientists have long touted insect consumption for as a sustainable and cheap source of protein.
Black soldier flies are considered to be sanitary, as they're designed to break down the bacteria in their food.