From a working BSF plant, not a textbook
22
Chapters
5+
Years Research
€3.5M
Raised
Trusted by BSF operators in 12+ countries
Trusted by BSF operators in 12+ countries
"My mission is to produce cheap-to-make insect meal at the same price as fish meal. This book is how we get there."
The BSF industry has taught us valuable lessons. Scaling too fast, building before validating economics, and premium pricing strategies have proven challenging for many operations.
This book distills those lessons: focus on unit economics, validate before scaling, and target competitive pricing from day one.
This book presents a different thesis: networks of smaller operations, close to waste sources and customers, achieving price parity with conventional protein.
Our BSF meal sells below €2,000/tonne—approaching fishmeal territory. This book shows you how.
The journey and mission behind this guide
Biology, lifecycle, and remarkable characteristics
From research curiosity to global industry
Industry trends, players, and projections to 2035
Feed, fertilizer, oil, and emerging markets
Building profitable product portfolios
Navigating the compliance landscape
Sustainability credentials and carbon impact
Converting liability into value
Facility layout, site selection, infrastructure
Feedstock sourcing, preparation, and optimization
Colony management and genetic selection
Environmental control and growth optimization
From prepupae to finished products
Measuring what matters for profitability
Protecting your operation from threats
Prevention, detection, and response
From pilot to commercial production
Connecting with agriculture and waste systems
Composition, quality, and diet manipulation
Latest science and future directions
Comparing alternative species and markets
Industry projections and your opportunity
For the last 5 years, I've been completely dedicated to the BSF industry. Together with my co-founder Raul Reyes, we started with just €7,000 and a 160m² industrial unit with no water connection.
We built everything with our own hands. We made every mistake in the book—then wrote this one so you don't have to.
By late 2025, we raised €3.5 million to construct our first decentralized BSF pilot plant, with multi-million euro contracts already signed.
This isn't theory. This is operational reality, distilled into actionable knowledge.
"Finally, a book that cuts through the hype and delivers actionable knowledge for building real insect farming operations."
"Marcos doesn't just tell you what to do—he shows you the mistakes to avoid. This is battle-tested wisdom."
"The most comprehensive resource on BSF I've encountered. Essential reading for anyone serious about this industry."
Whether you're just starting to explore BSF farming or ready to build a serious operation, there's an option for you.
The insect protein market is projected to grow from $0.44B to $5.6B by 2035. Position yourself now with the knowledge that separates successful operators from cautionary tales.