Singapore startup Insectta was first set up in 2017 to battle Singapore’s food waste crisis with the help of an unlikely ally: the black soldier fly larva.

But it has since pivoted to an even greener mode - cocoon shells collected from fly farms around ASEAN, and is trying that out in their new pilot plant.

Chua Kai-Ning, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Insectta shares an inside look on how her sustainable pet project is growing.

This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Presenters: Lynlee Foo & Ryan Huang

Singapore startup Insectta was first set up in 2017 to battle Singapore’s food waste crisis with the help of an unlikely ally: the black soldier fly larva.
But it has since pivoted to an even greener mode - cocoon shells collected from fly farms around ASEAN, and is trying that out in their new pilot plant.
Chua Kai-Ning, Co-Founder &amp; Chief Marketing Officer of Insectta shares an inside look on how her sustainable pet project is growing.
This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)
Presenters: Lynlee Foo &amp; Ryan Huang

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.