We inform about the challenges of insect farming in France
National Observatory on Insect Farming
ONEI (Observatoire national de l'élevage d'insectes, in French) provides stakeholders in this emerging industry with evidence-based data. Learn more about insect farming here.
Learn about the challenges of insect farming
Often touted as a sustainable alternative, the insect farming industry is growing, attracting billions of euros in investment from both the private sector and governments.
However, recent studies are questioning the sector's ecological and economic benefits. Explore our summary of the challenges here and in our opinion piece published in the top economic newspaper Les Echos.
Our organization
We are the first independent organization in France dedicated to providing information on this growing industry.
Based on scientific data, we provide access to the most relevant resources on insect farming.
Our investigation into public funding for insect farming
On April 22, we released a new report in collaboration with ObSAF on public support for the insect industry in France.
The result: at least €284 million in public funds have been invested in the sector, notably in companies such as Ynsect, which is now bankrupt, and InnovaFeed. When adjusted for actual production, this amounts to approximately €20 in public aid per kilogram of insect meal produced— five times its selling price — in a market that is itself struggling to find buyers.
Read the summary of the report below.
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