About us
Local Closed-Loop Economy
Our Acheta domesticus crickets are raised according to the guidelines of the Naturland organic farming association. Furthermore, we follow principles of local closed-loop economy. For instance, we recycle the byproducts from our farm as fertilizer back into agriculture. Curious? Feel free to read on and subscribe to our blog.
Closed-Loop Economy starts with Feeding
We feed our crickets according to their needs. This requires a balanced mix of various feed sources from different residues, along with a small portion of protein-rich feed such as field beans and rapeseed cake. We utilize some of the byproducts from Bohlsener Mühle. for example.
Curious? On f Instagram, we often share glimpses of our daily work.
Sustainable Feed
We didn't invent cricket farming, but we have optimized many processes in breeding: Our sustainable feed composition means you can snack with a clear conscience. Furthermore, our approach, which relies heavily on byproducts, requires minimal agricultural land for feed production. We are certified by Naturland for our practices. You can learn more about Naturland here.
Against Waste
Besides using residues from local organic mills, we also include unsold fresh produce from organic supermarkets like ALECO in our crickets' diet. It's always remarkable to see how quickly our Acheta domesticus crickets devour fruit and vegetable leftovers. By the way, the composition of their feed affects the taste of the crickets. You can learn more about our partner ALECO here.
Controlled Environment
Beyond feeding, we meticulously oversee every detail. Through successfully executed research projects, we simulate perfect environmental conditions with energy-efficient technical support. For instance, we use district heating to warm our breeding areas. If you're interested in contributing to research projects, become an "Entosiast" and visit our career page!
Quality Control
Our hygiene protocol involves a clear separation between the farm and the processing area. This commitment to hygiene is just as natural to us as the essential quality control measures for food production. We utilize high-quality, energy-efficient machinery and laboratory-grade instruments to maintain a consistent quality of our crickets. Curious to see our facilities? You're welcome to drop by at Wissen macht Ah (German TV Report)!
Processing in accordance with the highest food industry standards
We roast and process with great care at low temperature ranges, and we regularly have your products tested by external laboratories. These safety measures ensure that your products are microbiologically sound, and, for example, no contaminants are produced during the roasting process.
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Craftsmanship quality
Consistent quality is of utmost importance to us, as house crickets, alongside mealworms, have only recently been classified as safe by the European Food Safety Authority. Accordingly, insect assembly line production is unthinkable for us. Only through genuine manual work in our Bremen premises can our crickets achieve the quality that you appreciate. Each batch is individually and gently processed, seasoned, checked, and packaged.
You can access the report from the European Food Safety Authority here.
Trust by Transparency
"What the farmer doesn't know, he won't eat."
We understand that insects are not a part of the diet for many people in Europe, or they used to be but aren't anymore. That's why we're trying to reach you through various channels to inspire you to make a small dietary change. How do we do this? Primarily through transparency. We take the time to feature in various newspapers, magazines, and TV shows.
Have we entered your digital living room, already? We provide insights into our daily life on the farm and the processing through social media, YouTube, our blog, and a newsletter."
Mission: Crickets as a Common Food Source.
In the daily flood of information, your attention is a scarce commodity. Despite the fact that edible insects are a healthy and sustainable alternative to meat, they are still unfamiliar to many people in Europe today. We do our best to make it as easy as possible for you to (re)enter the entomophagic world of taste. Did you know that maybug soup was a popular student dish in Europe in the past? We've written a blog post about maybug soup. You can find great recipe ideas with our products here.
Not the first, but very innovativ
We didn't invent cricket farming, and it's okay not to be the first. In many regions of the world, insects have been on the menu for centuries. However, our house crickets are different from insects in other parts of the world because we produce locally for the European market. This means that we develop products that comply with European hygiene standards and appeal to customers from all over the world.
How sustainable are edible insects for the future? National Geographic, among others, has researched this. You can read the report here.
Vision: Crickets for the Future
Having a shared vision as a growing startup is one of many important factors in delivering a successful alternative to conventional meat products. For us, a clear picture is painted: a colorful family barbecue by a lakeside - a sausage made from crickets.
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