Enterra Corporation

Harnessing the power of insects to feed and care for the world™

Since 2007, we have been pioneering sustainable insect production in North America, producing the highest-quality ingredients for our innovative animal feed, pet food and agriculture customers. Our experienced team of insect experts is here to help you on your journey into the future of feed or food production.

OUR TEAM

We are an energetic, experienced team who love what we do and live everyday abiding by our core values of quality, integrity and innovation. Together, our group of dynamic, hard-working individuals are committed to improving global social and environmental conditions wherever we can.

Our team is comprised of members representing a variety of technical fields and disciplines, including research, entomology, environmental engineering, aquaculture, mechanical engineering, commerce, business administration, marketing, production and management.

OUR COMPANY

Enterra began in 2007 with the aim of solving two global problems: the need for finding new, sustainable sources of protein for animal feed and addressing the high prevalence of food waste.

Our solution to these problems came in the form of a beneficial, non-invasive insect species called the black soldier fly (BSF). We developed proprietary farming techniques to replicate the natural BSF lifecycle, using pre-consumer waste food to feed the larvae. This recycled food is collected from local farms, grocery stores and food production facilities and contains a mix of fruits, vegetables and grains.

Our BSF larvae grow rapidly under controlled conditions, efficiently converting the nutrients in the recycled food into protein and fat. The larvae are then dried and processed into three products:

  • EnterraGrubsTM – a feed supplement for poultry, wild birds and other insectivorous animals.
  • EnterraProteinTM– made from de-fatted larvae, it’s an excellent source of digestible protein and can be easily blended into commercial feed pellets for fish, poultry and pets.
  • EnterraOilTM – the fat component extracted from the larvae can also be blended into feed pellets or used as a pellet coating for enhanced flavouring.

We pioneered the approval of insects in animal feed in North America, being the first company to receive approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for use of EnterraGrubsTM  in feed for salmonids (salmon, trout, arctic char), tilapia and poultry. Enterra also led the first approvals in the US, with the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) adding Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae to its ingredient list for salmonids. Additional applications are underway for further regulatory expansion.

 

We also sell an OMRI-listed organic fertilizer called EnterraFrassTM  which is made from the “frass” or manure of the black soldier fly larvae.  All our products are sustainably produced and are an ideal replacement for resource-intensive feed ingredients like fishmeal, soybean meal, coconut oil and palm kernel oil.

OUR MISSION

We manufacture and market sustainable insect-based feed ingredients, backed by strong technical expertise and a commitment to quality and customer service.

OUR VISION

To be a global leader in sustainable insect production by becoming one of the world’s largest manufacturers of insect-based feed ingredients.
To perfect proprietary insect farming techniques that will earn the loyalty of customers who will then see us as valuable partners.

OUR VALUES

QUALITY

  • We take pride in the quality of our work
  • We strive to make quality products that provide value to our customers
  • We focus on planning and working smarter to set both ourselves and our customers up for success

INTEGRITY

  • We are honest and ethical in how way we conduct every aspect of our business
  • We believe in transparent communication with each other and our customers
  • We are committed to ethical manufacturing and caring for our planet
  • We strive to make a positive difference in people’s lives

INNOVATION

  • We have a pioneering mindset, striving to push the boundaries of technology
  • We use creative problem solving to find proactive solutions
  • We constantly push ourselves to move forward with out of-the-box thinking and strategic applications
  • We make continual improvements to better serve our customer base