Wadudu
Wadudu Insecten Centrum is a Dutch insect company based in Beilen that combines research, advice, concept development, and practical production. It positions itself as a partner for people and organizations that want to start, improve, or better understand insect farming and insect-based ingredients. The company focuses on making insect knowledge accessible and usable in practice. Its website emphasizes open innovation, collaboration with education, business, and research partners, and continuous development to support a healthy and sustainable insect sector. Core Values Open innovation : Wadudu stresses knowledge sharing and collaboration, believing that progress in the sector comes from working with partners across education, business, and research. Sustainability : The company highlights insects as a way to convert residual streams into valuable protein and raw materials, helping close loops and reduce environmental impact. Practical applicability : Its research and advice are designed to be directly usable in real-world operations, with a strong focus on concrete tools, examples, and implementation. Transparency and control : Wadudu emphasizes knowing where its insects come from, what they are fed, and how they are produced, supporting traceability and product safety. Unique Aspects Research-led production model : Wadudu says it is not a standard farm; it uses experimental cultivation to continuously optimize processes and then turns successful programs into new developments. Two-species focus : The company works with mealworms and black soldier fly larvae for both research and practical applications, giving it a broad base for feed and circularity use cases. Local European production : Wadudu states that its insects are fully grown in Europe, which it presents as a way to avoid unnecessary long-distance shipping and improve traceability. Sector involvement : The site notes that Janmar Katoele-Elling is actively involved with Venik, the Dutch industry association for insect growers, including as chair, linking Wadudu to broader sector coordination.