Clément Ray on Fish Feed Is Pressuring Our Oceans: Can Insects Break the Cycle?

Fish farming is growing fast. The question is what will feed it. Clément Ray, co-founder of Innovafeed, reveals how his company uses black soldier flies to transform agricultural byproducts into sustainable protein for fish feed. **In this episode, he explains:** • Why fish feed is a hidden pressure point in our food system • How insect farming works at industrial scale • What makes a sustainable solution commercially viable • How policy shapes the future of food innovation • The founder lessons behind building a new industry Watch the full conversation for a sharp look at the future of protein, food security, and sustainable growth. **Timestamps**: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 From McKinsey to Innovafeed 03:26 The environmental impact of fish feed 04:47 Growing demand for protein 07:00 Why insects are an alternative 08:33 How insect farming works 09:48 Making vertical farming commercially viable 12:20 Scaling production in stages 14:54 Regulation and policy support 17:14 Insect protein in aquaculture and pet food 18:55 Target markets and fish species 19:55 Global production and partnerships 20:55 Sustainability and customer priorities 22:46 Food security and the next decade 24:56 Why Clément started Innovafeed 26:10 Adapting company culture as you grow 29:15 Advice for young founders 30:11 What gives Clément hope **Connect with** **Clément Ray:** linkedin.com/in/clément-ray-7527922a What’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future. Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change. **🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:** https://www.philipmeissner.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/ **🎧 Listen on:** **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8 **Apple Podcasts:** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908 **"What’s Next with Philip Meissner"** A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast! Subscribe for more conversations on AI, emerging technologies, and global leadership. #InsectProtein #FishFeed #Aquaculture #SustainableAquaculture #BlackSoldierFly #AlternativeProtein #InsectFarming #CircularEconomy #Innovafeed #ClementRay #FishmealAlternative #SalmonFarming #ShrimpFarming #FoodInnovation #SustainableFood * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.