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BSF Industry Pulse #02

BSF Industry Pulse #02

📰 BSF Industry Pulse #02 The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) sector continues to evolve fast — from biotech innovation to global events and collaborations. Here are the top stories this week: 1️⃣ FreezeM & Arthro Biotech Secure India–Israel Funding FreezeM and Arthro Biotech (India) have been awarded I4F funding for “AMPlified

Farmers’ Priorities for BSF Traits: Insights from Uganda

Introduction Breeding programs for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) are still in their early stages compared to conventional livestock. A recent study led by Hulunim G. Tariku (Visiting PhD student at Aarhus University) sheds light on which biological traits matter most to small-scale BSF producers in Uganda. What Farmers Value Most

Policy Crossroads: How Regulation Shapes the Future of BSF

Policy Crossroads: How Regulation Shapes the Future of BSF

Estimated read time: 8–9 minutes Categories: Policy & Regulation • Markets • Operations TL;DR (3 bullets): * In the EU, insect processed animal proteins (PAPs) are now authorised for aquaculture, poultry, and swine — but only when insects are reared on approved substrates (no catering waste, manure, etc.). (EUR-Lex) * In the UK,

From Protein to Biofactories: The Next Generation of BSF Science

From Protein to Biofactories: The Next Generation of BSF Science

Estimated read time: 8–9 minutes Categories: Science & R&D • Operations • Product Strategy TL;DR (3 bullets): * Your substrate’s physics (bulk density, porosity, heat) can drive growth as much as its recipe. (PMC) * The microbiome is a co-pilot, shaping degradation, nutrition, and even pathogen suppression. (MDPI) * “More

Why Profitability and Collaboration Will Define the Next BSF Chapter

Why Profitability and Collaboration Will Define the Next BSF Chapter

Estimated read time: 7–8 minutes Categories: Business & Operations • Markets • Strategy TL;DR (3 bullets): * Buyers benchmark BSF against commodity pricing and consistency, not “value-add” promises. * Collaboration and transparency cut costs faster than secrecy ever will. * Treat waste logistics and frass as design problems, not afterthoughts. The post-conference reality

Part 2: Community Voices from BSFCON 2025

The conversation didn’t stop when BSFCON 2025 wrapped up in Cambridge. Over the weekend, more attendees shared reflections that deepen the picture of where the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) industry stands today. At SoldierFlyHub, we’ve curated these additional voices — spanning China, Africa, Europe, industry newcomers, and academic researchers

BSFCON 2025: The Sector Learns Faster, Together

BSFCON 2025: The Sector Learns Faster, Together

This year’s BSFCON 2025 in Cambridge brought together researchers, operators, policymakers, and investors — all united by one insect: the Black Soldier Fly. At SoldierFlyHub, we followed the conversations closely, capturing insights directly from attendees. Across business, science, policy, and global expansion, the message was clear: the sector is maturing,