Bergkirchen, 09.12.2024 – FarmInsect, a pioneer in sustainable and innovative insect-based solutions for the agricultural sector, is proud to announce the appointment of Jens Thorsen as Chairman of the Board. Since joining in the summer of 2024, Thorsen has brought a wealth of expertise in the AgriTech industry, further solidifying FarmInsect’s commitment to shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.
Thorsen’s distinguished career includes successfully founding, scaling, and exiting multiple AgriTech companies. He is also a prominent investor at Enorm, a leading Danish venture in sustainable insect production. His extensive network within the feed industry, pet food sector, and the broader agriculture domain positions FarmInsect to leverage unique opportunities in both domestic and international markets.
Under his leadership, FarmInsect will focus on its 2025 strategic growth plan, prioritizing market expansion within Germany, followed by a broader rollout across Europe. FarmInsect already operates several commissioned units that are actively producing insects for the market. Thorsen’s strategic vision and deep industry knowledge are set to play a pivotal role in driving this ambitious agenda forward. “FarmInsect is at the forefront of revolutionizing sustainable agriculture, and I am honored to be part of this journey,” said Jens Thorsen, Chairman of the Board. “Our goal is not only to grow as a company but also to contribute to the transformation of the industry toward more innovative and environmentally responsible practices. I am excited to work alongside this exceptional team to achieve these milestones.”
With Thorsen’s guidance, FarmInsect is well-positioned to accelerate its growth trajectory and redefine the future of agriculture and feed production in Europe.
For more information, please contact:
Thomas Kuehn
CEO
press@farminsect.eu
+49 89 541998400
About FarmInsect
Founded in 2020, FarmInsect GmbH is a Munich-based company specializing in insect production systems. FarmInsect offers a modular turnkey solution for the regional, on-site production of insect larvae. With a steadfast focus on innovation, the company has developed industry-leading insect breeding methods and genetic strains with enhanced adaptability to locally available larval feed.
FarmInsect’s customers can reduce their feed costs by up to 30%, optimize the recycling of organic waste in a closed-loop system, and generate additional revenue streams through by-products such as fertilizer, biogas, and the sale of larvae to third-party processors.
For more information about FarmInsect, visit FarmInsect.eu.
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