REPLOID Group AG

REPLOID Group AG is a biotechnology company that converts organic waste into proteins, fats and organic fertilisers using black soldier fly larvae. Its industrial process is delivered through ReFarmUnits, decentralised container-based systems installed on site where waste is produced - on farms, at food producers and across agricultural operations. Processing waste where it arises removes the need to transport it, and turns a disposal cost into three saleable outputs: high-quality protein, fats and organic fertiliser.

The company operates at the intersection of insect bioconversion, industrial process engineering and circular-economy design. Its stated aim is to industrialise a natural process, using biology and technology together to change how waste is valued. The addressable problem is large: the company cites 87.6 million tonnes of food waste generated annually in the European Union, where it also focuses its activities. Relevant sectors include agriculture, food production, waste management, animal feed and sustainable protein, and organic fertilisers.

REPLOID's work has been recognised with the EU LIFE AWARD 2024, described by the company as the European Union's highest honour for sustainability. The company frames its mission in environmental terms - reducing food waste and CO2 emissions, and converting waste streams into regenerative resources rather than landfill or low-value disposal.