In an effort to advance sustainable agriculture, French AgTech company Innovafeed has joined forces with Agryco to commercialize Hilucia™ Frass, an organic fertilizer derived from insect breeding. The partnership aligns with both companies’ broader missions to enhance soil health and promote environmentally friendly farming practices. By integrating insect-based fertilizers into mainstream agriculture, the collaboration seeks to provide a viable alternative to traditional chemical inputs while supporting soil regeneration.
Hilucia™ Frass is a byproduct of Innovafeed’s insect breeding process and is particularly rich in organic matter and nutrients essential for soil health, including nitrogen. This organic fertilizer has the potential to improve soil biodiversity, enhance crop resilience, and reduce the environmental impact of modern farming. The production method follows circular economy principles, wherein agricultural co-products are repurposed to feed insects, and industrial waste heat is utilized to reduce the carbon footprint of operations.
Through this collaboration, Agryco, which operates an online marketplace for agricultural inputs, will distribute Hilucia™ Frass to farmers seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional fertilizers. The platform is designed to provide farmers with easy access to environmentally responsible products while ensuring productivity and profitability. By incorporating frass into their soil management practices, farmers reduce dependency on synthetic fertilizers while improving long-term soil fertility.
Innovafeed’s CEO and co-founder, Clément Ray, highlighted the significance of the partnership, emphasizing its role in fostering an agricultural model that both enhances sustainability and leverages co-products from other industries. He pointed out that Hilucia™ Frass represents a step toward more responsible farming that benefits both the environment and farm performance. Similarly, Agryco’s Managing Director and co-founder, Clément Le Fournis, described the agreement as a natural extension of Agryco’s efforts to promote innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions. He noted that expanding access to organic fertilizers is essential for transitioning toward regenerative farming practices that prioritize soil health and ecological balance.
“This partnership with Agryco reflects our shared commitment to transforming agriculture through concrete, sustainable solutions. Our Hilucia™ Frass perfectly embodies our vision of an agricultural model that respects the environment, adding value to co-products from the circular economy to offer farmers a natural, high-performance alternative. Together, we put innovation at the service of the sustainability and competitiveness of farms,” states Clément Ray, CEO and co-founder of Innovafeed.
Innovafeed, established in 2016, specializes in producing insect-based ingredients for plants and animal feed. The company’s approach replicates natural ecological processes on an industrial scale, focusing on sustainability and waste reduction. It has gained recognition as a leader in the insect protein industry, offering a wide range of products such as Hilucia™ Protein for aquaculture, Hilucia™ Oil for animal feed, and Hilucia™ Frass for agriculture.
Agryco, previously known as Agriconomie, was founded to modernize agricultural input distribution. The company operates across five European countries and has developed a digital platform connecting farmers and suppliers of high-performance natural inputs. By prioritizing innovation and accessibility, Agryco seeks to empower farmers with tools that enhance both environmental responsibility and economic viability.
“At Agryco, we have always sought to offer farmers solutions that combine innovation, performance and respect for the environment. This partnership with Innovafeed is a key step in our mission: to offer natural, sustainable inputs that meet today's challenges while preparing tomorrow's farmland. We are proud to support farmers in their transition to a regenerative and more resilient agriculture,” emphasizes Clément Le Fournis, Managing Director and co-founder of Agryco.
The partnership between Innovafeed and Agryco is expected to contribute to the broader shift toward sustainable farming practices. As the agricultural sector faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining productivity, insect-based fertilizers represent a promising avenue for balancing these demands. By leveraging existing industrial byproducts and natural biological processes, Hilucia™ Frass exemplifies how modern technology can be harnessed to create a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system.
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