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Gia Ngo
We Enable Insects As Food and Feed For Real Sustainability
Gia Tien Ngo is the founder and CEO of Alpha-Protein GmbH, a company that develops cost-efficient production of mealworms as a sustainable source of protein on a large industrial scale.1 Alpha-Protein uses biogenic waste and residual materials to feed mealworms, which are then processed into protein-rich raw materials, including mealworm meal and oil.12
Ngo's company aims to offer more environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional protein sources like soy and fishmeal for feed and food purposes.1 Alpha-Protein's products include:
- Defatted mealworm meal with over 75% crude protein content
- Mealworm oil containing natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents
- Chitin/chitosan from overaged beetles and mealworm sheddings
- Nutrient-rich plant fertilizer from mealworm rearing by-products
The company, founded in 2020, has ambitious goals to become a global supplier of insect proteins.1 They are currently planning to build a new industrial insect farm with an annual output of nearly 2,100 tonnes, scheduled for completion in 2025.1
Ngo is enthusiastic about the potential of mealworm-derived products, highlighting their versatility and beneficial properties in various applications, from edible packaging to healing plasters.1
