We are the first insect BioRefinery in Spain focusing on the power of the Tenebrio molitor, most commonly known as the yellow mealworm.
Here at BioPro, we believe insects are the future of protein. Since 2020, we have been working with researchers and local businesses to build our business plan. We received financial backing in early 2024 enabling us to build our first BioRefinery.
Murcia, Spain
Our location is extremely unique. Located just 5km from Cartagena, one of the most important sea ports in Spain, we are in the heart of “Europe’s Orchard”. Murcia is an agricultural hub that produces fruits and vegetables for all of Europe.
With so much agriculture in the area, it has brought many environmental problems. The Murcia region surrounds the Mar Menor, a coastal saltwater lagoon connected to the Mediterranean Sea. Over decades of surface water runoff carrying harmful pesticides and industrial fertilisers, the Mar Menor has been subject to extreme pollution. This has led to severe algal blooms, suffocating the fish and crustacean populations, leading to mass dieoffs.
Murcia is our home and our aim is to create products that not only serve the human population but to combat decades of environmental damage with a circular economy model that is easily replicated in any part of the world.
SUSTAINABILITY: Our BioRefinery