Oberland Agriscience Inc, a Nova Scotia-based company leveraging biology-fueled technology to set new standards in animal and soil health, has opened a 108,000 sq. ft. commercial black soldier fly larvae farm on the periphery of Halifax, N.S.

Founded in 2017 by Dr. Greg Wanger, Oberland is committed to utilizing modern innovations such as artificial intelligence, robotics and predictive analytics to elevate the power of black soldier fly larvae and deliver premium, nutritious, science-backed solutions for animal, agriculture and soil health, according to the Nov. 5 announcement.

"Black soldier fly larvae are a tremendous insect, capable of transforming almost any organic matter into a valuable protein with almost unrivaled efficiency," Wanger said. "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."

Oberland said it has spent several years honing their innovative process from pilot to commercial scale, supported by a team committed to producing a low-impact animal and soil nutrition solution.

"Collectively, we have a responsibility to do better," Wanger added. "Oberland's mission is to enable truly circular economies and circular agriculture by transforming pre-consumer waste and food and beverage production byproducts 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."

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At the North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture’s annual general meeting this week in North Carolina, Wanger and his industry colleagues will collaborate to progress the insect agriculture industry and its future benefits.

Oberland Agriscience integrates science and nature to elevate the efficiencies of black soldier fly larvae and is committed to transparent, impactful and scalable products for the markets it serves.