by InnovafeedFR
Scale insect protein production to 60,000 tons annually using integrated waste streams.
Pilot suspended Aug 2024 pending funding; full production planned 2026, 60,000 t/yr capacity.
Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week
The facility is built next to ADM's Decatur plant, which produces corn byproducts and excess heat that power the insect farming operation.
Insect larvae consume corn processing residues, converting waste into protein rather than sending it to landfill or lower-value uses.
27 MW of residual heat and steam from corn processing provides thermal energy to maintain optimal breeding conditions.
| Spec | ADM Decatur Facility |
|---|---|
| Annual protein capacity (planned) | 60,000 tonsR (reported) |
| Annual oil capacity (planned) | 20,000 tonsR (reported) |
| Annual fertilizer production (planned) | 400,000 tonsR (reported) |
| Residual energy from ADM | 27 MWR (reported) |
R reported by the company
Innovafeed
Black soldier fly insect protein, animal feed
Innovafeed breeds black soldier fly insects to produce sustainable protein ingredients for animal feed, pet food, and fertilizer. The company operates the world's largest insect protein production facility in Nesle, France, and is building a second facility in Decatur, Illinois with ADM.
