The bikkie-based brainwave that kickstarted Australia's insect industry

In 2018, at a cafe beside a dog park, Shaun Eislers had a brainwave. A reimagining of how we feed our pets, while simultaneously reducing pressure on our food systems as the population grows. The key? Insects.

BuggyBix, Australia’s leading insect-based pet ​food company, is dedicated to the love we have for our pets, our growing population & the pressures on our food security. 

Find out how Shaun creates safe, hypoallergenic, palatable and sustainable pet food from Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSLF), navigates social and cultural challenges, and works on building an industry as well as a business.

Featuring:

• Shaun Eislers, Owner & Founder of BuggyBix

Further Resources:

• Read more about BuggyBix: Bug Bites: Unveiling the Nutritional Benefits of Insects
• Read more about the new Australian Insect Industry RD&E Plan (2023-2028):
   It’s not just crickets – new plan guides future of Australian insect industry
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Emerging Industries Program