Nutrition Technologies develops sustainable insect products for a better world

With the global population predicted to grow to approximately 10 billion by 2050, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring that there is enough food to feed everyone.

In light of this prediction, the Food and Agriculture Organisation has produced a report that considers how insect farming could be part of the answer to the problem of future food security. According to the report, the use of insects on a large scale as a feed ingredient is feasible, and established companies are already leading the way in this regard. Additionally, insects as feedstock for aquaculture and poultry feed are set to become more prevalent within the next decade.

Nutrition Technologies, a startup based in Singapore, with presence in Malaysia, Vietnam and the UK is riding this global trend. The company manufactures and supplies sustainable insect proteins, oils and frass to help feed the growing aquaculture, agriculture and animal feed industries around the world.

We caught up with Nick Piggot, Co-CEO and Co-founder, Nutrition Technologies who shed further light into the growing trend of insect products and how this sector is set to contribute towards food security for a growing population in years to come. Additionally, Nick speaks about his reason for founding his startup including key lessons from his entrepreneurship journey.

During the conversation Nick speaks about:

The advantages of high quality affordable insect products, primarily as feedstock for the agriculture sector.
The insect sector and the reason behind its exponential growth.
Nutrition’s key markets and customers.
The company’s R&D capabilities and collaboration with various parties to expand its products across the region.
The company’s recent USD20 million fundraise and how it intends to utilize these funds.
Plans for the company moving forward.