The first large-scale breeding trial within the IPPEC project has yielded valuable insights into the practical preconditions for insect farming on an industrial scale. While the previous articles focused on the execution of the trial and the role of residual streams, this phase primarily demonstrates the steps required to further develop insect farming towards a stable and scalable system.
The results make it clear that successful scaling up requires an integrated approach. Not only is the growth of the larvae decisive, but factors such as process design, monitoring, data collection, and consistent raw material flows also play a crucial role. During the trial, it became apparent where optimization is needed, for example in climate control, substrate conditions, and the practical feasibility of protocols. It is precisely these insights that form an important basis for follow-up trials and further professionalization of the sector.
Within IPPEC, the experience gained is used to design future research more specifically and to share knowledge widely with partners and the sector. In doing so, the project contributes step by step to the development of insects as a sustainable and scalable protein source.
In the coming period, IPPEC will also continue working on new field trials and collaboration within the chain, with the aim of moving insect protein production further towards commercial application.
