The Bug Factory launches sustainable pet feed
Founded in 2019, The Bug Factory was created after British entrepreneur Thomas Constant received a School Design Award at Loughborough University for the initial concept in 2018
The Bug Factory has launched a range of environmentally friendly hardware aimed at reducing food waste and creating sustainable pet food.
The company will manufacture eco-pods, out of recycled fridges and freezers, which convert food waste into pet food and plant fertiliser using “insect power”. The pods will create mealworms, which are 54% protein, to feed to your pet.
The products will be rolled out in stores across the UK and available online internationally. The launch comes after an “extensive” beta testing period conducted on over 400 customers.
Founded in 2019, The Bug Factory was created after British entrepreneur Thomas Constant received a School Design Award at Loughborough University for the initial concept in 2018.
Constant said: “In the pandemic, pet ownership went through the roof as the country pivoted to working from home and simultaneously, we as a nation have shown an increasing interest in sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions to our everyday lives.
“Insects are incredibly sustainable – they use a fraction of the land, energy and resources that traditional livestock do. Our ecosystems provide a constant supply of fresh, juicy mealworms perfect for pets and we’re super excited to launch our solution to pet-owners today in the comfort of their own home.”
Michael White, director of The Incubator Shop, added: “As a retailer of poultry and livestock breeding, we’re hugely excited to introduce The Bug Factory to our customer-base. The product range fits perfectly with the sustainability and self-sufficiency goals of our customers – providing an affordable, eco-friendly source of protein for their birds and animals. The Bug Factory is a much needed solution in today’s economic climate.”
