Infood protein and Biotechnology SpA

Infood Protein and Biotechnology SpA is a Chilean biotechnology startup founded in 2018 that specializes in circular economy solutions by converting organic waste into high-value products using black soldier fly (BSF) larvae. The company employs a combination of efficient bioconversion, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence to process industrial organic residues. A core component of their technology is Hermes, an AI-driven system integrated with NIR analysis, which optimizes diet formulations for larvae to ensure consistent nutritional profiles in the resulting ingredients. Their production process utilizes modular, automated vertical farming systems designed to maximize space and efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.

This technology enables the company to produce sustainable animal nutrition products, including Infood Meal (protein-rich insect flour), Infood Oil (a functional fatty acid source), and Infood Frass (an organic soil conditioner). These products serve the aquaculture, poultry, and pet food markets, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional protein sources. By partnering with academic institutions like the Universidad Austral de Chile to license advanced enzymatic pre-treatment protocols, Infood Protein continuously improves its bioconversion efficiency. The company operates as both a producer of sustainable inputs and a technology provider, offering turnkey bioconversion plant engineering services to external partners seeking to implement circular waste management systems.