In this episode of The Brand Called You, Ankit Alok Bagaria talks about insect biotechnology and using insects as a sustainable protein source. He discusses how insects can efficiently convert organic waste into nutritious ingredients. Ankit covers the processes of cultivating insects at scale, the benefits of using silkworms and black soldier fly larvae, and the potential of insect-based products to transform industries like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Ankit also talks about the regulation of the space and the future.
About Ankit Alok Bagaria
Ankit Bagaria is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Loopworm which is an Insect Biotechnology Co.
He started the company immediately after graduating from IIT-Roorkee, where he studied chemical engineering.
Ankit along with his team is addressing the pressing need for sustainable, nutritious feed ingredients for pets, aquaculture, and poultry.