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Automated Cricket Protein Farms

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Aspire Uses Robotics to Mass Produce Cricket Protein Powder

— September 30, 2017 — Eco
This enormous automated cricket farm has a goal to make cricket protein powder more mainstream. Aspire does cricket protein farming for the purposes of cricket protein production. They aim to meld modern technology with tradition to address food security globally. Crickets have animal protein but a much less significant carbon footprint, and traditionally have been enjoyed as a delicious and nutritious food in various cultures.

Based in the United States and Ghana, the "global industry leaders in the edible insect movement" use robots to optimize the production of cricket protein powder. The robot is able to feed millions of crickets 24/7 at Aspire's research and development facility, a 25,000 square foot building that recently opened in Texas. They have plans to do more of this in a farm that's going to be 10 times bigger.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Cricket Protein Farming - Opportunity for businesses to leverage robotics and automation to scale up cricket protein production and make it more mainstream.
2. Edible Insect Movement - The growing trend of incorporating insects as a sustainable and nutritious food source presents opportunities for innovative food companies to develop new products and disrupt the traditional protein market.
3. Technology-driven Food Security Solutions - With the integration of modern technology, there is potential to address global food security challenges by revolutionizing farming practices and creating more efficient and sustainable protein sources.
Industry Implications
1. Agritech - AgriTech companies can explore the use of robotics and automation to optimize insect farming processes and produce alternative protein sources.
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers have an opportunity to incorporate cricket protein powder into their product lines, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and nutritious food options.
3. Sustainability and Environmental Services - Sustainability consulting firms and environmental services providers can guide businesses in implementing innovative insect farming techniques that reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable food systems.
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