By Janet Kanters

Koppert has partnered with Certhon to construct a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled breeding facility for flour moths (Ephestia) in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands.

Spanning 3,500 m², this innovative production hall is the first of its kind in biological insect farming, according to Koppert.

Flour moths play a vital role in Koppert’s biological production chain, and the company says the new facility is designed to ensure a more stable and efficient production process.

“This is our first production facility of this scale and complexity,” said Bram Klein, project leader at Koppert. “The new installations ensure a more stable and efficient production process. This allows us to continue providing our customers with reliable, sustainable solutions.”

Certhon, a leader in advanced climate technology, is responsible for the facility’s climate systems, including air handling units, cooling systems, and the Certhon Control System (CCS). These systems are designed to continuously adapt to the biology of the flour moths, creating a stable environment with minimal energy consumption.

“The system continuously adjusts the climate to the biology of the flour moths,” explained Jaap Weerheim, technical specialist at Certhon. “This creates a stable climate with minimal energy consumption, precisely aligned with natural processes.”

The collaboration between Koppert and Certhon highlights the synergy between biology and technology in modern agriculture.

“Koppert shows that nature itself offers solutions to agricultural challenges,” said Weerheim. “Our technology makes it possible to apply those biological processes in a controlled and scalable way.”

Construction of the facility is well underway, with the air handling units installed on the steel structure in early 2026. The facility is expected to be fully operational later this year.