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How Flybox is harnessing the power of insects to tackle organic waste

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08 December 2025 • 4 min read

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Larry Kotch, chief operating officer at Flybox, explains how the company is converting food waste into insect protein and fertiliser

BusinessGreen Intelligence: What was your background before launching? Larry Kotch: I studied insect farming and waste management at Oxford University in 2012, then tried my hand at a failed food tech...

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