Episode 7 - Beta Bugs: Improving Genetics for Insect Farming

Beta Bugs, founded in 2017, are genetically improving and distributing the Black Soldier Fly for the insect farming sector, ultimately aiming to double the output of a whole industry. 

In this episode, Ben talks to Dr Thomas Farrugia, CEO and founder of Beta Bugs about his first taste of insects to leading an insect genetics business.

 

Recorded as part of the monthly Scientist to CEO event by Spin Up Science.