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How I learned to love maggotsIf you’re one of those people who composts everything you can think of because you want to build up your garden soil, you might — like me this summer —Read the Article
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Meet the fly that could help save the planet - ISRAEL21cBlack soldier fly larvae are chock full of protein, and they can clear greenhouse gases. One Israeli company is harnessing the insect’s diverse capabilities.Read the Article
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Project using black soldier flies to break down food waste set to expand in TampinesAn initiative in Tampines Park to convert food waste into nutrients for use in vegetable and fish farming is set to be extended to other parts of the town.. Read more at straitstimes.com.Read the Article
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Black soldier fly start-up Entoprotech closes first funding roundBugs can become big business. That is what Entoprotech, an Israeli biotech start-up that uses the black soldier fly (BSF) to process organic waste, ...Read the Article
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A startup deploys black soldier flies in the Philippines’ war on wasteMINDANAO, Philippines — Maggots are considered gross since they thrive best in stinky, decaying organic matter such as animal waste and plants. The mere sight of them in a household often prompts a frantic search for a can of insecticide. But in Davao City, [...]
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Black soldier fly larvae as edible enrichment for piglets - All About FeedProviding small daily portions of live black soldier fly larvae to piglets after weaning benefits their behaviour while maintaining their performance.Read the Article
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AAFCO tentatively approves black soldier fly larvae for use in dog foodThe association’s membership tentatively approved the ingredient for adult dog food formulations in August.Read the Article
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The South African farm turning flies into food for pets - and maybe peopleA South African company is aiming to take advantage of a new interest in protein-rich insects.Read the Article
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This Singapore startup is using insects to turn trash into treasureIn Singapore, the amount of generated food waste has increased 20% over the past decade. Startup Insectta is turning to maggots to take a bite out of the problem.Read the Article