Insect farm EntoSus” in Bremen: A festival for gourmets on August 30th!

Insect farm EntoSus” in Bremen: A festival for gourmets on August 30th!

A very special event is on the program in Bremen-Hemelingen on August 30, 2025. The insect farm “EntoSus” opens its doors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers interested visitors the opportunity to experience the world of insect breeding up close. This event not only aims to attract curious gourmets in the region, but also to break down reservations about insects as a food source. “EntoSus” breeds between 15 and 20 million domestic crickets at the same time, which are touted as true “superfood” by managing director Florian Berendt.

The diet of the future is particularly challenging: insects are considered an excellent source of protein with many positive properties - an idea that is also supported by the German Agricultural Society (DLG). Production is resource-efficient and offers a sustainable solution to the increasing demand for high-quality proteins. According to Prof. Dr. Nils Borchard, Head of DLG Research and Development, insects play an essential role in the circular economy and can be increasingly used as animal feed.

Insights and tasting

Visitors to the insect farm have the chance to find out about the cultivation methods and animal husbandry. There is also the opportunity to taste the special insect offerings in order to overcome your own prejudices. “EntoSus” won’t stand alone; Other start-ups with regional products such as a mushroom farm and providers of fish alternatives are also involved. The supporting offer is complemented by a trampoline for the little visitors and tempting street food stands.

A look at production shows that the crickets are harvested after about five weeks and cooled in a freezer to ensure quality. In addition, the industry is working on a wide range of insect species that are approved as “processed animal protein” in livestock feeding. In particular, the larvae of the black soldier fly, which are enjoying increasing popularity in insect breeding, can generate high-quality protein from compounds fed with residues and have great potential.

The way into the future

Overall, insect breeding has a promising future. According to Dr. According to Frank Hiller, CEO of Big Dutchman, the larvae could not only replace that in imported soy, but also make a significant contribution to reducing the circular economy. National and international efforts to further expand the sector are underway - such as the Enorm Biofactory in Denmark, the largest insect farm in Northern Europe, which opened in November 2023.

The combination of health and environmental awareness could soon mean that insects are no longer just a niche product for gourmets, but a widespread source of food. On August 30th, Bremen-Hemelingen will show how the concept of insect breeding works in practice and what culinary possibilities lie behind it. Come by to see for yourself!

Further information can be found at District newspaper, DLG or Fraunhofer IME find.