# Automated Cricket Protein Farms Aspire Uses Robotics to Mass Produce Cricket Protein Powder By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-09-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-protein-powder References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40454212/this-automated-cricket-farm-is-designed-to-make-bugs-a-mainstream-source-of-protein) & [aspirefg](http://www.aspirefg.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-food-security). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-assembly-robot) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automated Cricket Protein Farming:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage robotics and automation to scale up cricket protein production and make it more mainstream. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agritech:** AgriTech companies can explore the use of robotics and automation to optimize insect farming processes and produce alternative protein sources. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Insect Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-insect-snack.md) - [Edible 3D-Printed Insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-edible-insects.md) - [Cricket Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-jerky.md) - [Alternative Protein Production Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andritz-altproteins.md) - [Automated Farming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-robots.md) - [Insect Protein-Fed Trout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finnish-brands.md) - [APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinokotech.md) - [Remotely Controlled Grain Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-robot.md) - [Insect-Based Inflight Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipair.md)