Oberland Agriscience Inc., has opened a 108,000-square-foot commercial black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) farm on the periphery of Halifax.
Oberland uses modern innovations, such as AI, robotics, and predictive analytics, to elevate the power of black soldier fly larvae, delivering premium, nutritious, science-backed solutions for animal, agriculture and soil health, the company said in a release.
Based in Nova Scotia, the company uses biology-fueled technology to set new standards in animal and soil health.
“Black soldier fly larvae are a tremendous insect, capable of transforming almost any organic matter into a valuable protein with almost unrivaled efficiency,” said Greg Wanger who founded the company in 2017. “The food waste challenge isn’t going away and the demand for high quality protein continues to escalate. We harness biology and cutting-edge technology to drive nutritional innovation, delivering natural, nutrient-dense solutions.”
Wanger says he has experience sweating the small stuff crucial for getting from the lab bench through pilot scale into commercial scale. Supported by a team committed to producing a low impact animal and soil nutrition solution, Oberland has spent several years honing their innovative process from pilot to commercial scale, the release said.
“Collectively, we have a responsibility to do better,” Wanger said. “Oberland’s mission is to enable truly circular economies, and circular agriculture by transforming pre-consumer waste and food and beverage production by-products into valuable resources for animals and soil. We’re driving a transparent, sustainable, zero-waste approach that supports animal and soil nutrition, while reducing reliance on unsustainable inputs.”
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