# Bühler to build insect protein plant for Agronutris in Rethel, France

Bühler Group will deliver a full-scope process solution for Agronutris' first commercial-scale black soldier fly plant in Rethel, France. The 16,000 m² facility will process up to 70,000 tons of organic residues annually to produce protein for aquaculture and pet food.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2021-12-17
- Where: Rethel, France, France
- Starts operating: 2023
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 70,000 tons of organic residues per year
- Products: insect protein for aquaculture and pet food, black soldier fly processing line
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Bühler Group](https://endata.com/companies/2391.md)
- [Agronutris](https://endata.com/companies/59774.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [foodpackautomation.com](https://foodpackautomation.com/news/50071-b%C3%BChler-builds-large-scale-insect-plant-for-agronutris-in-france), 2021-12-17: "With the launch of this new site, Agronutris is entering its industrial deployment stage."

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