Oberland Agriscience, a Nova Scotia-based company, has opened its 108,000-square-foot commercial black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) farm on the edge of Halifax.
Founded in 2017 by Dr. Greg Wanger, Oberland said it uses innovations such as AI, robotics and predictive analytics to elevate the power of black soldier fly larvae, delivering premium, nutritious, science-backed solutions for animal, agriculture and soil health.
"Black soldier fly larvae are a tremendous insect, capable of transforming almost any organic matter into a valuable protein with almost unrivaled efficiency," said Dr. Wanger. "The food waste challenge isn't going away and the demand for high-quality protein continues to escalate. We harness biology and cutting-edge technology to drive nutritional innovation, delivering natural, nutrient-dense solutions."
Supported by a team committed to producing a low impact animal and soil nutrition solution, Wanger has spent several years honing the company's innovative process from pilot to commercial scale.
"Collectively, we have a responsibility to do better," said Dr. Wanger. "Oberland's mission is to enable truly circular economies, and circular agriculture by transforming pre-consumer waste and food and beverage production by-products into valuable resources for animals and soil. We're driving a transparent, sustainable, zero-waste approach that supports animal and soil nutrition, while reducing reliance on unsustainable inputs."
Adapted from a press release.
