Fish farming is growing fast. The question is what will feed it.
Clément Ray, co-founder of Innovafeed, reveals how his company uses black soldier flies to transform agricultural byproducts into sustainable protein for fish feed.
In this episode, he explains:
• Why fish feed is a hidden pressure point in our food system
• How insect farming works at industrial scale
• What makes a sustainable solution commercially viable
• How policy shapes the future of food innovation
• The founder lessons behind building a new industry
Watch the full conversation for a sharp look at the future of protein, food security, and sustainable growth.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 From McKinsey to Innovafeed
03:26 The environmental impact of fish feed
04:47 Growing demand for protein
07:00 Why insects are an alternative
08:33 How insect farming works
09:48 Making vertical farming commercially viable
12:20 Scaling production in stages
14:54 Regulation and policy support
17:14 Insect protein in aquaculture and pet food
18:55 Target markets and fish species
19:55 Global production and partnerships
20:55 Sustainability and customer priorities
22:46 Food security and the next decade
24:56 Why Clément started Innovafeed
26:10 Adapting company culture as you grow
29:15 Advice for young founders
30:11 What gives Clément hope
Connect with Clément Ray:
linkedin.com/in/clément-ray-7527922a
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