HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, 26TH MARCH 2024
Entobel and Hai Duong announced the signing of a binding long-term agreement for the supply of Entobel’s frass. A by-product of Entobel’s insect protein production process, frass is an organic base for fertilizer that contains an abundance of nutrients, chitin and beneficial microbiota. Frass has the potential to reduce the need for chemical fertilizer in agriculture, facilitating regenerative agriculture practices.
“Our partnership with Entobel is the embodiment of our collective commitment to reshaping agriculture by enhancing sustainability and productivity. This agreement reinforces Hai Duong’s role in shaping a more innovative future for agriculture that enables farmers to reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers”, said Mr. Lê Thanh Vượng, General Director of Hai Duong.
About Entobel
Founded in 2013, Entobel is a global leader in the sustainable production of high-quality, functional
insect-based ingredients for animal feed and plant nutrition. Entobel has two industrial-scale black soldier fly production facilities in operations and is headquartered in Singapore.
In November 2023, Entobel began operations of the world’s most CAPEX-efficient black soldier fly production facility in Vung Tau, Vietnam. This state-of-the-art factory features 50 levels of vertical rearing and leverages automation using robotics, cutting-edge sensors, and data analytics. Entobel’s Vung Tau facility is one of the largest insect protein production sites globally with an annual production capacity of 10,000 metric tons of insect protein.
Entobel has a clear line-of-sight for regional expansion including continued expansion in Vietnam and is in discussions to build new production facilities in other key markets in the region, including in Indonesia and Malaysia.
About Hai Duong
Established in 2009, Hai Duong International Joint Stock Company specializes in the manufacturing, import, and export of fertilizers. The Company has a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture production practices. Its factory, located in the Binh Duong province, has an annual average capacity of 100,000 tons.
Today, Hai Duong offers over 20 varieties of organic, mineral, and microbial fertilizers that meet certification standards of European and American markets.
