Acrididea

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Farms and processes locusts in Tunisia as a sustainable food source, with research partnerships.

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About Acrididea

Acrididea is a sustainable food company that breeds and processes locusts. From its farm in Tunisia it develops breeding methods and techniques, turns locusts into food products and runs research partnerships on innovation and sustainability, with a stated aim of transforming traditional food practices while preserving ecological balance. The company maps its work to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and publishes its future product plans.

Acrididea was founded in 2023 by Noura Ayadi and Najet Ayadi and is based in Ariana, Tunisia. It holds Tunisia's Startup Act label (June 2024).

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Frequently asked about Acrididea

Where is Acrididea based and when was it founded?
Acrididea is headquartered in Ariana, Tunisia and was founded in 2023.
What sector is Acrididea in?
Acrididea operates in FoodTech and AgriTech.