What ENTOFOOD does

ENTOFOOD is a Malaysian insect biotechnology company specializing in Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens, BSF) farming and bioconversion of organic waste into functional ingredients for animal feed and plant nutrition. Founded in 2010 by Frédéric Viala and Franck Ducharne and incorporated in Malaysia as Entofood Sdn Bhd, the company operates an R&D centre and breeding facility in Kuala Lumpur, where it develops breeding protocols, zootechnical know-how and downstream processing into defatted insect meal (Entomeal), cold-pressed insect oil (Entolipid) and organic fertilizer (Entofrass). The stated bioconversion efficiency is approximately 6 tons of larvae harvested from 1 kg of BSF eggs in under 2 weeks, operated as a zero-waste, controlled indoor model.

The underlying technology is a vertically integrated BSF bioprocess: breeding of autogenous, non-pest adults; larval bioconversion of vegetal, non-GMO food-and-beverage side streams into biomass; and downstream washing, dehydration, grinding and fractionation into meal and oil. Intermediate outputs (live larvae, dried larvae, defatted meal, whole meal, insect oil, frass and exuviae) are also part of the portfolio, alongside R&D services and regional feasibility studies for bioconversion deployment.

ENTOFOOD's business model is B2B, serving feed manufacturers, aquaculture producers, pet food brands, livestock operations and organic farmers. Since 2017, commercial-scale production and distribution have been executed through a strategic partnership with Veolia under the entity Veolia Bioconversion Malaysia, with Entofood conceiving production lines, supplying eggs and co-running the industrial R&D centre while Veolia handles scale-up, industrialization and commercialization through its commercial channels. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

ENTOFOOD

Legal name

Entofood Sdn Bhd

Website

https://entofood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ENTOFOOD is a Malaysian Black Soldier Fly biotechnology company that develops insect-based protein, oil and organic fertilizer for animal feed and plant nutrition. It serves aquaculture, pet food, livestock and organic farming customers through R&D services and a strategic Veolia commercialization partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insect Protein Ingredients

NAICS

Animal Production and Aquaculture (112)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Insect Farming (Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Fly) (AFAEAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insect Protein Ingredients (Cricket, Black Soldier Fly, Mealworm) (AFAJAHAG), Insect-Based Protein Foods Manufacturing (AFAKAGAJ), Insect & Live Feed (Crickets, Mealworms, Feeder Roaches) (AFADAFAM)

Keywords

• Insect protein production
• Black soldier fly bioconversion
• Animal feed ingredients
• Aquaculture feed supplements
• Organic fertilizer manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Insect Meal Products: Entofood produces and sells insect-based meal products (Entomeal) for animal feed applications including aquaculture, pet food, and livestock. The defatted meal has an ideal amino acids profile enhancing functional performance and is sourced from non-GMO, traceable feedstock.
2. Insect Oil Products: Production and sale of virgin cold press oil from Black Soldier Fly larvae (Entolipid). The oil features a unique fatty acid profile rich in Lauric acid for rapid energy boost and immune system support, sold for use in animal feed formulations.
3. Organic Fertilizer Products: Sale of Entofrass, an all-natural organic fertilizer and soil amendment derived from Black Soldier Fly larvae fed on 100% vegetal raw material. Rich in macronutrients (nitrogen, potassium), promoting healthy soils and plant immunity.
4. R&D Services and Feasibility Studies: Entofood offers assistance to conduct feasibility studies in different regions based on volume and type of organic waste, including processing feedstock, feeding regime, growth, FCR and meal profiles analysis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ENTOFOOD develops and produces insect-based functional ingredients for animal feed and plant nutrition by farming Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae that bioconvert organic side-streams into biomass. Its commercial product line consists of Entomeal (defatted insect meal), Entolipid (cold-pressed insect oil), and Entofrass (organic fertilizer), sold to feed manufacturers, aquaculture producers, pet food brands and organic farmers through its strategic partnership with Veolia.

Product overview

Entofood operates as an insect biotechnology company specializing in Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) farming and bioconversion. The company's core product portfolio centers on functional ingredients for animal nutrition produced through insect farming: ENTOMEAL™ (defatted insect meal), ENTOLIPID (insect oil), and ENTOFRASS (organic fertilizer). These products are derived from Black Soldier Fly larvae that bioconvert organic waste streams into biomass. The portfolio also includes intermediate products such as live larvae, dried larvae, high grade defatted meal, high grade whole meal, insect oil, and byproducts like organic fertilizer and exuviae. The company partners with Veolia for industrial-scale production and commercialization of these products primarily targeting aquaculture, livestock, and pet food applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EntomealTM: 100% Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Defatted Meal - A natural insect meal farmed with zero-waste methods. Larvae fed on vegetal, non-GMO, traceable side streams of food & beverage industry.
• Entolipid
• Entofrass

Products and services

• Entomeal 100% Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) defatted meal, a natural insect meal farmed with zero-waste methods using vegetal, non-GMO, traceable side streams from the food and beverage industry. It features an ideal amino acid profile for functional performance and provides immunity-boosting nutrients for aquaculture, pet food and livestock feed applications.
• Entolipid Pure virgin cold-pressed oil made from Black Soldier Fly larvae, produced from vegetal, non-GMO, traceable side streams. Rich in lauric acid, it provides a rapid energy boost and supports animal immune system health, sold for use in animal feed formulations.
• Entofrass An all-natural organic fertilizer with soil amendment properties derived from Black Soldier Fly larvae fed on 100% vegetal raw material. Rich in macronutrients including nitrogen for rapid plant growth and potassium for root development, while functioning as a natural plant immunity booster that controls pathogens and fungus.
• Entomology R&D and Feasibility Study Services R&D and consulting services assisting clients to conduct feasibility studies in different regions based on volume and type of organic waste, including processing feedstock, feeding regime, growth, FCR and meal profiles analysis, typically for new insect-protein production projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• From 1 kg of BSF eggs, 6 tons of larvae harvested in under 2 weeks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VeoliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Entofood entered into partnership with Veolia in 2017 to form the first industrial scale bioconversion plant in the region: Veolia Bioconversion Malaysia. Entofood conceives the production lines (processing of organic side-stream, grow-out facility, harvesting and processing of finished products) and works with Veolia for scale-up and industrialization. In 2019, Entofood started its breeding centre dedicated to produce eggs for Veolia Bioconversion Malaysia production. Since 2021, Entofood runs the BSF R&D centre for industrial application alongside Veolia.
• Asian Food and Feed Insects Association (AFFIA)minorOthersEntofood was a founding member of AFFIA, bringing together players in the insect value chain across Asia. Anne Deguerry served as AFFIA President from 2017 to 2021.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AgriProtein: South African BSF company producing MagMeal, MagOil, and frass for animal feed and soil nutrition. Directly comparable technology platform and downstream products.
• Nutrition Technologies: Malaysia-based BSF bioconversion company producing insect meal, oil, and frass for animal feed and agriculture. Direct regional peer competing in the same Southeast Asia market with similar product portfolio and customer segments.
• Protix: Dutch pioneer in BSF-based protein for animal feed, producing meal, oil, and frass. Most directly comparable in technology and product mix, serving aquaculture, pet food, and livestock feed markets.
• InnovaFeed: French BSF producer supplying insect protein to aquaculture, pet food, and plant nutrition. Comparable bioconversion model, similar product portfolio (meal, oil, frass), and industrial-scale ambitions.
• EnviroFlight: US-based BSF producer of insect meal and oil for aquaculture and pet food. Comparable technology (BSF bioconversion), product applications, and B2B feed-ingredient positioning.
• BioflyTech: Spanish BSF producer developing insect-based protein and fertilizer for animal feed and plant nutrition. Comparable bioconversion technology and downstream product mix targeting European and Mediterranean feed markets.

Emerging players

• Entocycle: UK-based BSF producer focused on automated insect-protein production for animal feed. Comparable technology and end market but earlier-stage and geographically distinct from Entofood.

Broad incumbents

• Ÿnsect: French insect-protein leader producing mealworm-based ingredients for feed and pet food. Adjacent competitor in insect protein for feed, with broader product portfolio and much larger capital base.
• Veolia Bioconversion: Entofood's own strategic partner and industrial-scale bioconversion operator in Malaysia. As a parent producer/distributor of Entomeal/Entolipid/Entofrass, it sits in both partnership and adjacent-competitor roles globally.
• Bühler Insect Technology: Swiss industrial-equipment provider offering turnkey BSF and mealworm production lines. Comparable technology stack serving the same insect-protein industry, with a different business model (equipment/licensing vs. ingredients).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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