Waste Not, Feed A Lot: Full Circle’s Protein Secret and the "Bill Gates Bug Conspiracy"

Inventing a New Protein – Felix Collins on Full Circle, Soy, and the "Bill Gates Bug Conspiracy" 🎙️ This week, we’re joined by Felix Collins, founder of Full Circle Bio-technology, the trailblazing startup behind a brand-new category of sustainable protein. Recently recognised in the SVG Ventures | THRIVE Top 100 as one of the Top 30 most innovative firms in Food Security, Full Circle is tackling the global protein crisis with groundbreaking solutions. What’s in this episode: •⁠ ⁠🌱 Inventing a New Protein: Discover how Full Circle uses microbes and insects to create an entirely new category of renewable protein—affordable, high-quality, and sustainable. •⁠ ⁠🌍 The Problem with Soy: Learn how soy production drives mass deforestation in the Amazon and why its anti-nutrients make it an inefficient protein source for animals. •⁠ ⁠💡 Innovation in Action: Felix explains their pioneering multi-species fermentation process, achieving yields 10x higher than competitors while being faster and cheaper. •⁠ ⁠🤔 Bill Gates and Bugs: Felix weighs in on the "Bill Gates bug conspiracy" and shares why insects might be a better snack for humans than a true meat replacement. •⁠ ⁠💰 Scaling Sustainability: Insights into building a business in Thailand, navigating global markets, securing investment, and scaling from a small factory to exponential growth. •⁠ ⁠🔬 The Future of Food: How Full Circle’s innovative protein could transform the global food supply chain and reshape how we feed animals. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, fascinated by food science, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with groundbreaking innovation, bold insights, and a fresh perspective on the future of food. Huge thanks to Bibury Trout Farm www.biburytroutfarm.co.uk for letting us record this episode on their amazing grounds.