March 18, 2026

Transforming Food Waste into Sustainable Protein

21 minutes

Guest: Jason Elate, Founder & CEO of Insectflux, a climate‑tech startup bridging the agrifood sector with the global insect‑protein economy.

Episode 318 Overview

In this episode, Mike sits down with Jason Elate to explore how Insectflux is building the world’s first global B2B2C marketplace connecting food producers, insect farms, and buyers across multiple industries. Jason shares how the company is tackling the $1.1 trillion global food waste problem by transforming organic byproducts into high‑value, sustainable ingredients.

What We Cover in This Conversation

1. The Insectflux Vision

How the platform links the $10 trillion agrifood sector with the $2.5 billion insect farming industry.

Why Jason believes insect protein is a cornerstone of a more sustainable, inclusive global economy.

The mission: turning waste into opportunity at scale.

2. How the Marketplace Works

Food producers—farms, restaurants, processors, grocery chains, hotels—can list organic byproducts and waste.

Insect farms purchase these materials to raise crickets, black soldier flies, and mealworms.

Resulting products include protein, oils, chitin, and fertilizers used in:

Pet nutrition

Aquaculture

Regenerative agriculture

Biotech

Cosmetics

Consumer goods

4. Global Momentum & Demand

Over 1,200 stakeholders on the waitlist, including merchants, consultants, and major institutions such as the UN, World Food Programme, USDA, Agri‑Food Canada, and Amazon.

Jason’s upcoming presentations at NY Climate Week, including sessions at Cornell University and NYU.

5. The Bigger Picture

Why insect protein is gaining traction across industries.

How Insectflux is helping accelerate sustainable protein adoption.

Jason’s belief in global abundance and the role insects can play in a circular, climate‑smart economy.

Jason also shares insights on industry partnerships, global demand, and why insects may be the key to a more circular, climate‑smart economy.

Learn More About Insectflux Visit: insectflux.com

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