Ÿnsect

Ÿnsect is a French agri-food and environmental biotechnology company focused on farming mealworms at industrial scale to produce premium ingredients for animal nutrition, pet food, human food, and plant nutrition. The company operates vertically integrated insect production systems that combine robotics, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and genetics to optimize breeding and processing. Its product portfolio includes insect proteins, oils, and frass-based fertilizers, and it has positioned itself as a sustainable alternative to conventional feed and food ingredients. Founded in 2011, Ÿnsect has built a large patent estate and expanded through acquisitions such as Protifarm and Jord. Although the company entered court-supervised restructuring in 2025, it has continued operating and presenting itself as an active commercial business.