3 years ago

The Bug Factory Secures Investment from Maughan Capital to Expand Sustainable Mealworm Production

  • The Bug Factory, a UK-based startup building eco-growing pods for mealworm cultivation, has received an investment from Maughan Capital

  • The undisclosed investment will be used to accelerate growth, expand operations, and increase business reach

  • The Bug Factory's pods, made from recycled fridges and freezers, empower consumers to convert food waste into sustainable plant fertilizer and animal food

  • The company, launched in December 2022, now distributes its products across the UK, EU, and USA.

      • ProblemSustainable Agriculture

      "finding sustainable ways to recycle food waste and convert it into a source of plant fertilizer and animal food"

      Solution

      "The Bug Factory designs and builds eco-growing pods for the cultivation of mealworm, using recycled materials, to empower consumers to recycle their food waste and harness insect power to produce sustainable products"

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