Key Takeaways
- Koppert is constructing a 3,500 m² climate-controlled breeding facility for flour moths in Berkel en Rodenrijs.
- The project is developed in collaboration with Certhon, marking Certhon’s first insect farming project.
- The facility will support more stable and efficient biological insect production.
- Advanced climate systems will dynamically adjust conditions to the biology of the insects.
- Commissioning of the facility is scheduled for 2026.
Koppert Invests in New Climate-Controlled Insect Production Facility
Koppert has announced the construction of a large-scale, fully climate-controlled breeding facility for flour moths (Ephestia) in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. The new 3,500 m² production hall is designed to support Koppert’s biological production chain and is described by the company as a first of its kind in biological insect production at this scale.
The project is being developed in collaboration with Certhon, which is responsible for the design and implementation of the facility’s climate technology. The investment reflects Koppert’s focus on expanding capacity while maintaining consistency and reliability in biological production.
“This is our first production facility of this scale and complexity,” said Bram Klein, Project Leader at Koppert. “The new installations ensure a more stable and efficient production process. This allows us to continue providing our customers with reliable, sustainable solutions.”
