The Institute for Insect Biology Research specializes in the study of insects.
Innovafeed
Innovafeed and the Institut de Recherche sur la Biologie de l’Insecte (IRBI) in France are leading the FrenchFly project on the Hermetia illucens (Black Soldier Fly, BSF) to promote the sustainable production of food and feed in the country.
The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) is an insect species that is increasingly used in the sustainable production of food and animal feed. In addition, the European Union has authorized the use of this protein in aquaculture in countries such as France.
FrenchFly will enable the sharing of scientific and technological advances through academic publications, specialized conferences, and the dissemination of results across European professional networks.
France is bringing together its efforts to achieve food security and sovereignty, advance green reindustrialization, create skilled industrial jobs, and promote incentives for the decarbonization of the agri-food industry.
IRBI conducts in-depth studies of the Black Soldier Fly to optimize rearing conditions, assess its interactions with the environment, and enhance the overall global competitiveness of the sector.
Regarding this partnership, Professor and Researcher in Biology and Ecology, Christophe Bressac, said: "The synergy with Innovafeed will provide precise insights to optimize the life cycle of this newly farmed species while simultaneously minimizing its environmental impact."
In addition, the Director of Innovafeed's Research Center in Gouzeaucourt, Mathieu Vanderstraete, noted: "The synergy between our respective areas of expertise allows us to broaden and deepen our understanding of Hermetia illucens biology, while promoting the dissemination and valorization of this knowledge for the benefit of the entire insect industry ecosystem."
