Why choose us?
The insects, born and bred at our farm in the province of Turin, are more resistant and durable than those imported as they do not have to travel days.
Made in Italy
Our company is specialized in breeding insects of various kinds. Our insects can be used to feed pets, livestock, and humans! Our products are bred in Italy, with highest quality guarantee level.
Healty cricket
We choose for our crickets only organic raw materials dedicated to herbivores and we ship live animals only with cellulose.
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About Italian Cricket farm
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The Idea
The Italian Cricket Farm was born from the collaboration of an entrepreneurial group that had the initial idea of investing in a cutting-edge project.
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We believe it!
With foresight we have invested in what today represents the first, largest and most technological ENTOMO FARM in Italy.
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R&D
Our team of experts is constantly looking for new scientific techniques and technologies in order to offer you the best product
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The future
To develop what in the near future will be considered the most eco-sustainable protein source on the planet, as most of the world-renowned experts now claim.
Our secret.. a balanced diet!
High-protein
Their protein value is about 69%, about twice as much as beef.
Water consumption
Crickets need 0.05% water compared to a cow to produce the same amount of protein.
Surface used
One third of the world’s land is used to produce beef. On average, 200 sqm of surface are used to produce 1kg of beef. For insects only 15 square meters are needed for the same quantity.
Greenhouse gas
Crickets produce 1% of greenhouse gases that cows produce. The livestock industries are the second world cause of air pollution.
Balanced food
Crickets are rich in vitamins. They contain the quantity of Salmon B12. Rich in phosphorus, iron and potassium. They have 15% more iron than spinach!
Some data on the environmental impact in protein production:
