Organic waste in. Protein, fertilizer, and biomaterials out.
Bug Factory Biotech operates a Black Soldier Fly bioprocessing facility that converts secured organic waste streams into a documented product portfolio — led by our fermented liquid frass fertilizer, alongside animal nutrition products and specialty biomaterials — produced in Egypt, specified for global B2B markets.
Product Portfolio
From frass to biomaterials — one feedstock, three product families
Frass Fertilizers
Our flagship output: fermented liquid frass — microbially active, crop-ready organic fertilizer for fertigation, hydroponic, and organic systems — plus dry frass compost for soil conditioning.
View products →Feed Ingredients
Wet and dried larvae, defatted protein powder (62.8% CP), and lauric-rich BSF oil for feed compounding and aquaculture.
View products →Chitosan
High-value chitosan derived from the BSF exoskeleton — for agricultural biopesticides, pharmaceutical excipients, and biodegradable packaging.
View products →Why BFB
Credibility you can verify
Every claim on this site is anchored to a named partner, a product specification, or a number.
Exclusive Manna Insect agency
Sole Egyptian agent for Manna Insect (Finland) — automated BSF farming systems, climate-controlled rearing technology, and licensing for the Egyptian market.
Secured feedstock via HEPCA
A long-term organic waste supply partnership with the Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association guarantees consistent, traceable feedstock.
Egypt-based production
Cairo facility with direct access to MENA feed and fertilizer markets, Egyptian regulatory pathways, and Vision 2030 waste-reduction priorities.
Full-range portfolio
Broader than most MENA competitors: from our flagship liquid frass fertilizer through feed ingredients to chitosan — seven documented product lines.
فريق BFB في الموقع — يعمل ضمن شراكة توريد المخلفات مع HEPCA والوكالة الحصرية لشركة Manna Insect.
Who We Serve
Three audiences. Three clear paths.
Feed mills & fertilizer distributors
Product specifications, certificates of analysis, packaging formats, minimum order quantities, and supply reliability commitments — everything procurement needs.
See specs & datasheets → 02 — WASTE SUPPLY PARTNERSFood manufacturers, hospitality & municipalities
A structured offtake model for organic waste streams: logistics, environmental compliance documentation, and diversion reporting for your ESG disclosures.
Explore the offtake model → 03 — STRATEGIC PARTNERS & INVESTORSDistributors, BSF players & impact investors
Technology credentials, the Manna Insect agency, the HEPCA supply agreement, and the Egypt market context behind our scale roadmap.
Review credentials →Evaluate our products against your own specifications.
Request a sample with a certificate of analysis, or schedule a call with our business development team.
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Product Portfolio
Seven documented product lines from a single bioprocessing cycle — led by our flagship fermented liquid frass fertilizer. All products ship with specification sheets; certificates of analysis available on request.
★ Production Focus
Fermented Liquid Frass Fertilizer
The primary output of our Cairo facility: microbially active, crop-ready organic fertilizer in liquid form — available now at commercial volumes.
Fermented Liquid Frass Fertilizer
Microbially active, crop-ready organic fertilizer in liquid form for fertigation, foliar, and hydroponic dosing.
Dry Frass / Organic Compost
Granular and powder organic amendment for soil conditioning. Organic matter ≥85%, rich in beneficial microbes.
Wet Larvae (Fresh)
Live or chilled whole larvae for poultry and aquaculture. High palatability and digestibility for fresh feeding systems.
Dried Larvae (BSFL)
Shelf-stable whole dried larvae — a feed ingredient for poultry, aquaculture, and premium pet food formulations.
Insect Protein Powder
Defatted, high-protein BSFL meal (62.8% crude protein, dry matter basis) for compound feed and aqua feed formulation.
BSF Oil / Insect Lipid
Lauric acid-rich fat fraction (40–45% C12:0) with antimicrobial properties — for feed energy and oleochemical applications.
Chitosan
Derived from the BSF exoskeleton. Applications in agricultural biopesticides, pharmaceutical excipients, and biodegradable packaging.
Feed Ingredients — Side by Side
Typical analysis, dry matter basis
| Product | Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Ash | Moisture | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insect Protein Powder | 62.8% | 8–12% | 7–9% | ≤8% | Defatted meal |
| Dried Larvae (BSFL) | 48–52% | 28–32% | 6–8% | ≤8% | Whole dried |
| Wet Larvae (Fresh) | 40–45%* | 30–35%* | 5–7%* | 65–70% as fed | Live / chilled |
| BSF Oil / Insect Lipid | — | ≥98% lipid | — | ≤0.5% | Filtered oil |
*Wet larvae values expressed on dry matter basis except moisture. Values are typical, not contractual; refer to the product datasheet and per-batch certificate of analysis.
Key specifications
| Crude protein (dry matter) | 62.8% |
| Crude fat | 8–12% |
| Ash | 7–9% |
| Moisture | ≤8% |
| Particle size | <1 mm, 95% pass |
| Packaging | 25 kg multi-wall bags · 1 t bulk bags |
| Shelf life | 12 months, cool & dry storage |
| Minimum order | 500 kg (trial volumes negotiable) |
Applications
- Aqua feed formulation — partial or full fishmeal replacement in tilapia and shrimp diets
- Poultry compound feed — amino acid-dense protein source for broiler and layer rations
- Pet food — hypoallergenic novel protein for premium dog and cat formulations
- Piglet starter feeds — palatability and digestibility support in weaning phases
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Solutions
How BFB products and partnerships fit into your operation — whether you formulate feed, grow crops, or manage organic waste.
Solution 01 — Feed & Nutrition
Insect protein that holds its specification, batch after batch
BSFL-derived ingredients substitute fishmeal and soymeal in aqua, poultry, and pet food formulations without compromising amino acid balance. Our defatted protein powder delivers 62.8% crude protein on a dry matter basis, with lysine and methionine profiles suited to tilapia, shrimp, and broiler rations.
- ✓Formulation support. Our feed consultants advise on inclusion rates — typically 5–15% in aqua diets, up to 10% in broiler starter feeds.
- ✓Batch documentation. Every shipment carries a certificate of analysis: protein, fat, ash, moisture, and microbiological panel.
- ✓Supply reliability. HEPCA-secured feedstock and climate-controlled Manna rearing systems stabilize output across seasons.
- ✓Functional extras. Lauric acid in BSF oil (40–45% C12:0) contributes antimicrobial activity in young animal diets.
Solution 02 — Agriculture & Horticulture
Frass fertilizer for organic, conventional, and hydroponic systems
Frass carries residual nutrients (4.07% total nitrogen and 87.6% organic matter on a dry-matter basis, lab-verified), chitin, and a live microbial community shown to prime plant defense responses. The fermented liquid format doses directly through fertigation and hydroponic systems; the dry format conditions soil ahead of planting.
- ✓Organic programs. A fully organic input for certified production — documentation supplied for audit trails.
- ✓Hydroponics & vertical farms. Filtered liquid frass is compatible with dosing pumps and drip systems.
- ✓Chitin-mediated resistance. Chitin fractions are associated with induced systemic resistance against soil pathogens.
Solution 03 — Waste Management
A structured offtake model for your organic waste streams
BFB contracts as an offtake partner for food manufacturers, hospitality groups, agricultural processors, and municipalities — converting a disposal cost into a documented diversion outcome.
Stream assessment
We characterize your waste stream — composition, volume, seasonality — and confirm suitability for BSF bioconversion.
Logistics & offtake agreement
Collection schedules, container formats, and handling protocols are fixed contractually, modeled on our HEPCA partnership in Hurghada.
Compliance & reporting
Quarterly diversion reports — tonnes diverted, CO₂-equivalent avoided — formatted for ESG disclosures and Egyptian environmental compliance.
Have an organic waste stream above 5 tonnes per week?
Talk to our partnerships team about a pilot offtake agreement.
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Technology
An industrial bioprocessing cycle, run on Finnish automation and Egyptian operational depth.
The BSF Bioprocessing Cycle
Waste in. Five product streams out.
Manna Insect Partnership
Finnish automation, exclusive to BFB in Egypt
BFB holds the exclusive Egyptian agency for Manna Insect (Finland), whose climate-controlled, remotely monitored rearing containers de-risk the most sensitive stage of BSF production. The MIND control system regulates temperature, humidity, and airflow automatically — stabilizing larval yields through Cairo's seasonal extremes.
- ✓Automated climate control. Remote monitoring and IoT-driven rearing conditions in every unit.
- ✓Modular scale-up. Containerized units add capacity in predictable increments — a visible, fundable scale roadmap.
- ✓Technology licensing. As exclusive agent, BFB supplies and supports Manna systems for third parties in Egypt.
داخل وحدة تربية Manna Insect المتحكَّم في مناخها — تحكم آلي في الحرارة والرطوبة وتدفق الهواء.
Quality & Traceability
Tracked from waste intake to final product
Batch coding at every stage
Each intake lot receives a batch ID carried through substrate prep, rearing, harvest, and processing — any bag of product traces back to its waste source and rearing unit.
Per-batch analysis
Proximate analysis (protein, fat, ash, moisture) and microbiological screening on every production batch; certificates of analysis issued with shipments.
Controlled inputs only
Feedstock limited to pre-consumer organic streams under the HEPCA agreement and vetted commercial suppliers — no post-consumer or category-restricted waste.
Documented retention
Batch records and retained samples held for 24 months, supporting customer audits and regulatory review.
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About BFB
A Cairo-based bioprocessing company founded on a simple industrial premise: Egypt's organic waste is an under-priced feedstock for high-value biological products.
Mission & Origin
Waste to worth, at industrial standard
Bug Factory Biotech was founded in Cairo to apply Black Soldier Fly bioconversion to Egypt's organic waste problem at commercial scale. Rather than positioning insects as a novelty, BFB treats BSF as a production organism — and runs the operation like the industrial biotechnology business it is: specified products, documented batches, named partners, and contractual supply.
The company sits at the intersection of three global megatrends — food security, sustainable agriculture, and circular waste economies — each a stated priority of Egypt's Vision 2030 national agenda.
منشأة BFB للمعالجة الحيوية بنظام الحاويات.
Leadership & Team
Operators, engineers, and feed specialists
فريق العمليات لدينا في الموقع.
Heba Sultan
Cofounder and CEO setting BFB's strategic direction, with over fifteen years across startups, operations, and business leadership.
Read full bio →Heba Sultan is the Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of Bug Factory Biotech (BFB), bringing more than fifteen years of experience across startups, operations management, business development, and corporate leadership. Over her career she has built and led teams, scaled operations, and guided early stage ventures from concept to execution, developing a sharp instinct for turning ambitious ideas into functioning, growth ready businesses.
As CEO of BFB, Heba sets the company's strategic direction and leads its mission to turn organic waste into worth through sustainable insect biotechnology. She oversees the company's operations, partnerships, and growth, uniting a multidisciplinary team of operators, engineers, and scientists around a shared vision of building a profitable and environmentally responsible circular economy aligned with Egypt Vision 2030.
Amro Sadek
Cofounder and Interim CFO leading BFB's financial strategy, with over twenty years in startups, venture capital, and entrepreneurial leadership.
Read full bio →Amro Sadek is the Cofounder and Interim Chief Financial Officer of Bug Factory Biotech (BFB), bringing more than twenty years of experience across startups, venture capital, company formation, and entrepreneurial leadership. Throughout his career he has founded and financed early stage companies, structured investments, and guided young ventures through the critical stages of formation, fundraising, and growth.
As Interim CFO of BFB, Amro leads the company's financial strategy, planning, and investor relations, building the financial foundation that supports sustainable growth. He brings a sharp commercial and investment perspective to the company's mission, helping position BFB's sustainable biotechnology within a fast growing circular economy and ensuring its expansion rests on solid financial footing.
Eng. Khalil Mohamed
Cofounder and Technical Director bringing three decades of engineering expertise in livestock and agricultural production systems to BFB.
Read full bio →Engineer Khalil Mohamed is the Cofounder and Technical Director of Bug Factory Biotech (BFB), bringing three decades of engineering experience designing and optimizing solutions for livestock and agricultural production facilities. Over his career he has planned, built, and refined production systems, developing deep expertise in translating operational requirements into reliable, efficient, and scalable engineering designs.
As Technical Director at BFB, Khalil leads the design and engineering of the company's insect biotechnology facilities and bioconversion systems. He oversees the technical infrastructure that turns organic waste into worth, ensuring that production lines are robust, efficient, and built to scale as the company grows its sustainable protein and fertilizer operations.
Shady Ibrahim
Cofounder bringing three decades of senior executive leadership across industrial and real estate transformations in Egypt and the GCC.
Read full bio →With a professional career spanning three decades in senior executive leadership positions, Shady Ibrahim has been an instrumental force in leading industrial and real estate transformations in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the Sultanate of Oman, and across the GCC markets. Throughout his career as a strategic expert and Vice President, having held leadership roles in various companies across multiple Arab markets, he has achieved success in navigating complex market entry strategies and establishing sustainable, scalable industrial operations.
Today, as Cofounder of Bug Factory Biotech (BFB) and founder of Al Raha Invest, Shady leverages his deep corporate expertise within the biotechnology and circular economy sectors. Shady is currently spearheading initiatives to localize advanced bioconversion technologies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, harnessing his strategic experience to transform environmental challenges into highly viable industrial opportunities that serve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and national sustainability initiatives.
Nermin Khafaji
Aquaculture researcher and biotechnology specialist leading insect biotech and Black Soldier Fly bioconversion research and development at BFB.
Read full bio →Nermin Khafaji is an aquaculture researcher and biotechnology specialist with deep expertise in fish nutrition, aquaculture production systems, and sustainable feed development. Her research experience spans the design and execution of aquaculture nutrition trials, evaluating growth performance, feed efficiency, immune responses, and physiological parameters in Nile tilapia, and she is proficient across a wide range of laboratory techniques, including biochemical analysis, ELISA assays, spectrophotometry, feed formulation, probiotic evaluation, and mineral nutrition studies. She is the author and coauthor of multiple peer reviewed publications and preprints in aquaculture nutrition, fish physiology, and sustainable aquafeed development.
As Director of Research and Development at Bug Factory Biotech (BFB), Nermin leads the company's insect biotechnology research and organic waste bioconversion programs, harnessing the Black Soldier Fly to transform organic waste into sustainable protein and fertilizer products. She brings her scientific rigor and applied nutrition expertise to advancing efficient, high quality, and environmentally responsible bioconversion solutions.
Sayed Ismail
Production Manager bringing broad operations leadership and hands on Black Soldier Fly production experience to BFB.
Read full bio →Sayed Ismail brings a versatile operations and management background spanning manufacturing, human development, and tourism logistics. Across more than a decade of leadership experience, he served as General Manager of Makers Fashion for five years and as Operations Manager at Wellness, a human development company, for four years, roles in which he honed his expertise in leading teams, streamlining processes, and managing complex daily operations. Earlier in his career, he spent two years as a marketer in the solar power industry and organized expedition logistics for tourism companies operating in Siwa, sharpening his ability to plan and execute under demanding conditions.
He also brings direct, hands on experience in Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production. Now in his fourth year at Bug Factory Biotech as Production Manager, Sayed oversees daily production operations, applying his operational discipline and broad management experience to scale efficient, reliable, and sustainable bioconversion processes.
Adam Zohdy
Business Development Manager driving BFB's partnerships, B2B sales, and market growth across Egypt and the MENA region.
Read full bio →Adam Zohdy serves as Business Development Manager at Bug Factory Biotech (BFB), where he leads the company's commercial growth by building strategic partnerships, driving B2B sales, and expanding BFB's market presence across Egypt and the wider MENA region. He is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, cultivating relationships with clients and partners across the agriculture, feed, and waste management sectors, and translating BFB's sustainable bioconversion technologies into commercial value.
Working at the intersection of commercial strategy and sustainability, Adam helps position the company's insect based protein and fertilizer products within a fast growing circular economy. Energetic and driven, he brings fresh perspective and entrepreneurial energy to BFB's mission of turning organic waste into worth, connecting the company's innovation with the partners and markets that need it most.
Institutional Partners
Named partners, contractual relationships
Finnish developer of automated, climate-controlled BSF rearing technology. BFB is the sole authorized agent in Egypt, covering system supply, support, and technology licensing.
The Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association supplies organic waste from the Red Sea hospitality sector under a long-term agreement — institutional security of feedstock most BSF operators lack.
Why Egypt, Why Now
The market context behind the roadmap
Egypt combines heavy feed import dependence, Africa's largest aquaculture sector, abundant organic waste, and a national agenda that prioritizes exactly this conversion. BFB's position — local production, exclusive technology access, secured feedstock — is built for that window.
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Contact
Product inquiries, waste partnership proposals, media, and investor relations. We respond within two business days.