Protix
Food in balance with nature
Protix is the market leader in circular, natural and sustainable ingredients from insects. The company breeds larvae of the black soldier fly, which is fed organic waste from the food industry. The adult insects, in turn, are processed into sustainable ingredients such as proteins and lipids. Protix has built the world's first industrial insect facility, laying the foundation for a wide range of certified applications in the feed and food industry. The company was founded in 2009 and is at the forefront of the rapidly developing market for insect-based ingredients. In addition, Protix co-founded the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) to constructively contribute to the approval process for insects as novel foods. It is the first and only company in the world to produce insect-based ingredients on an industrial scale. Protix stands for change in the food system to ensure a long-term future for all.
"We are delighted to welcome such an impact-oriented investor who support our mission to bring the food system back into balance with nature. Their support allows us to take exciting next steps for 2022 after a successful 2021, which saw continued commercial success, the successful completion of a major breeding program, and the expansion of key positions on our team. The continued interest from financial institutions and impact investors encourages us in our step-by-step approach to scale our business. This is an important milestone on the path to further exponential growth."
- Kees Aarts , Founder and CEO Protix -