The Bühler Group is proud to announce the official opening of its world-class Insect Technology Center (ITC). The facility, located in Uzwil, Switzerland, brings together Bühler’s expertise and the best infrastructure to help the industry grow.
Bühler and its customers can use the ITC to conduct larvae growth trials with different feedstock, develop product samples, evaluate breed solutions, and run training. The ITC is already in operation after receiving funding from Switzerland’s Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) for its contribution to a more sustainable food system.
At the heart of the Center are two insect growth chambers that can simulate industrial production conditions. These chambers have a sophisticated climate control system and numerous sensors that provide valuable process insights. Based on the collected data, the appropriate parameters and practices can be determined to ensure efficient insect production on an industrial scale. Working with the two most important insect species for industrial production, black soldier flies and mealworms is possible at the ITC.
“The opening of the Insect Technology Center is a significant step forward in our journey.” We have gained expertise and maturity over the years to provide the most appropriate and dependable solutions to various customers in the insect industry. “With our new facility, we expand our services and can even better support our customers in installing an industrial insect-plant,” says Andreas Baumann, Bühler’s Head of Market Segment Insect Technology.
