'Fly factory': MYGroup unveils new facility to scale production of 'edible insects'

Stuart Stone
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Company to open first black soldier fly farm that aims to provide sustainable protein for animal feed

MYGroup has announced it will open its first black soldier fly farm in Yorkshire this month, as it seeks to scale up the production of sustainable 'edible insect' protein for the poultry, swine, pet, and...

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