Protix, an innovative insect farming startup based in Noord-Brabant, has obtained €1M from Invest International to expand its operations into South Korea. This country is noted for its sophisticated food waste management system, processing over 15,000 tons of food waste daily and aligning with Protix’s mission of sustainability. South Korea's favorable regulations allow for the conversion of food waste into insect feed, making it an ideal location for Protix's new facility, which aims to upcycle 130,000 tons of waste annually into essential proteins, oils, and fertilizers, thereby reinforcing a circular food system.
Protix, an insect farming startup, has secured €1M to expand operations in South Korea, utilizing its advanced food waste management system to produce sustainable proteins.
The company's new facility in South Korea will upcycle 130,000 tons of food waste annually, supporting a circular food system while promoting sustainable protein production.
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