In this episode,David Tavernor interviews Dr. Yuval Gilad, CEO of FreezeM, a company revolutionizing black soldier fly (BSF) farming technology. They discuss the evolution of BSF technology, the importance of collaboration in the industry, and the challenges of breeding and scaling production. Yuval shares insights on the future of BSF supply chains, the role of genetics in improving performance, and the financial strategies necessary for success in this growing field. The conversation also touches on regulatory challenges and the potential for BSF in global markets.

You can contact Yuval by emailing Yuval@freeze-em.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Black Soldier Fly Farming

02:41 TheEvolution of the BSF Industry

05:29 Decentralization in Insect Supply Chains

09:33 FreezeM's Innovative Technology

17:37 Specialization and Collaboration in the Industry

21:14 Cost Dynamics in BSF Production

23:58 Genetics and Future of Black Soldier Fly

27:56 Genetic Traits and Insect Development

32:12 Financing Innovations in Insect Farming

35:04 Navigating the Investment Landscape

38:03 Promising Markets for Black Soldier Flies

44:15 Regulatory Changes for Sustainable Practices

48:56 Collaboration and Industry Growth

Keywords

Black Soldier Fly, BSF farming, insect protein, sustainable agriculture, FreezeM, breeding technology, supply chain, genetics, funding, regulation