Key Takeaways
- Phileo by Lesaffre and Nasekomo have signed a multi-year strategic research partnership focused on industrial insect production.
- The collaboration establishes a structured R&D framework for joint research, co-development, and knowledge exchange.
- The first project under the agreement focuses on developing probiotics specifically designed for insect farming.
- The partnership combines Phileo’s microbial expertise with Nasekomo’s insect breeding and bioconversion capabilities.
- The initiative aims to improve efficiency, scalability, and economic performance in insect-based production systems.
Nasekomo and Phileo by Lesaffre Formalize Long-Term R&D Collaboration
Phileo by Lesaffre, a global provider of probiotics and functional ingredients for animal nutrition, has entered into a long-term strategic research partnership with Nasekomo, a European biotech company specializing in industrial insect bioconversion. The collaboration is formalized through a multi-year R&D framework agreement designed to enable structured cooperation across research, development, and knowledge sharing.
The partnership reflects a shared objective to advance innovation in the insect sector by exploring how microorganisms and insects can function together more efficiently within industrial production systems.
Nasekomo Partnership Targets Probiotics for Insect Farming
Developing Microbial Solutions for Industrial Insects
The first project under the agreement focuses on the development and validation of a probiotic solution tailored specifically for insects. While probiotics are widely adopted in poultry, swine, and aquaculture, their application in insect farming remains limited, particularly at industrial scale and within regulatory frameworks.
“Insects and microorganisms naturally function as a biological system,” said Marco Tejeda, R&D Manager at Nasekomo. “By selectively enhancing microbial communities with targeted probiotics, we can support more efficient nutrient conversion and more resilient production processes. Our collaboration with Phileo allows us to do that in a scientifically robust and industrially relevant way.”
Combining Complementary Expertise
The partnership brings together Phileo’s experience in probiotic and microbial technologies with Nasekomo’s operational expertise in insect breeding and industrial bioconversion. Both companies view the collaboration as a way to address technical challenges while supporting commercially viable insect-based production models.
“By combining Phileo’s expertise in probiotics and microbial solutions with Nasekomo’s deep know-how in insect breeding and industrial bioconversion, the partnership exemplifies how cross-sector collaboration can drive innovation while supporting sustainability and profitability in next-generation food and feed systems,” said Marc Bolard, Co-Founder and CEO of Nasekomo, alongside Manuel Maire, CEO of Phileo by Lesaffre.
Building a Platform for Future Innovation
The initial probiotic research project represents the first step in a broader pipeline of potential joint initiatives under the R&D framework. The companies indicated that the agreement is intended to support ongoing collaboration as the insect industry continues to scale, with a focus on translating scientific advances into industrially applicable solutions.
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